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The United States takes a headcount every 10 years. Since 1790, the country has conducted a census to count every resident with two primary objectives: 1) to reexamine how to divide the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states and 2) to determine how to distribute federal funding through acts […]
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Storytelling is a powerful tool for children and adults alike. In February, we culminated our storytelling work with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Across Pennsylvania, substantial momentum has been building to increase the availability and quality of programs focused on cultivating the healthy development of young children. A key resource […]
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Technology continues to be introduced at staggering rates into our youngest learners’ lives. From ABCmouse to Leapfrog, a number of parents and families might find that new technologies are quality supplements to their child’s learning. After all, apps and other digital platforms can be great at capturing children’s attention. With back-to-school season among us, many […]
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What do we mean by equity in early learning (and who is the “we”)? Why is equity in early learning important? How do we generate momentum? What is our call to action? These question guided robust discussions during the recent #EquityinECE event sponsored by School Readiness Consulting (SRC) and our Equity in Early Learning Initiative […]
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Beyond Back to School Night: Transformative Family Engagement
August 12th, 2014 | by SRC | No Comments
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation recently released a public opinion poll of 1,000 families from across the United States and found that “96 percent of parents believe they play a role in ensuring their child has a quality education;” yet we know that many families may not feel empowered to be active partners in their child’s education. These […]