5 ways to buoy early science learning at home
More parents would focus on science-related activities with their young children if they knew how to actually engage in such activities, according to a new survey. The survey…
Early childhood education
Why keeping parents and kids connected in the early years is critical
In more than 60 percent of all two-parent households, both parents work, and in nearly all of these households, at least one parent is employed. This means that…
Are these preschools changing the future?
Since 2008, Utah has given its families an alternative to preschool called Upstart. Developed and administered through a state contract with the Waterford Institute, the Upstart program provides…
Media specialist: 3 ways to break down barriers between students and reading
It’s safe to say that both the environment and expectations for library media specialists have certainly changed, but what’s remained true is our mission to break down the…
6 steps to strengthen early STEM learning
Although STEM education is inarguably essential in today's economy, it is not always seamlessly incorporated into early childhood education--and the barriers to inclusion are more pervasive than many…
5 ways to reduce the harrowing STEM teacher shortage
No technology can replace high-quality teachers. But what happens when high-quality STEM teachers become hard to find, and what happens when STEM teacher applicant pools dry up? And…
Are online preschools signaling the future of education?
Since 2008, Utah has given its families an alternative to preschool called Upstart. Developed and administered through a state contract with the Waterford Institute, the Upstart program provides…
Teachers want more support in early education communication
While almost all educators feel support of parents with children younger than school age is important, only 23 percent of educators have sufficient tools to do so, according…
Can simple games make kids better at math?
Kindergartners participating in a Johns Hopkins study demonstrated increased math performance after exercising their intuitive number sense with a computer game. “Math ability is not static—it’s not the…
Researchers develop preschool STEM education curriculum
In an effort to address the national need to guide more students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers are developing…