UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute’s Post

In the newest US News & World Report rankings of America’s schools grades K - 8, Fort Zumwalt middle schools and elementary schools are again among Missouri’s best. All told, the organization ranked more than 78,500 public elementary schools and more than 58,431 public middle schools. Of the almost 1,500 Missouri middle schools ranked, Fort Zumwalt’s middle schools were in the top five percent. Of the almost 1,800 Missouri elementary schools ranked, Fort Zumwalt elementary schools were among the top 25 percent. State by state, U.S. News assessed schools by looking at student proficiency in math and reading as measured by state assessments. Half of the US News ranking formula was the results, the other half was the context of socioeconomic demographics. “In other words, the top-ranked schools are high achieving ones that succeeded in educating all of their students,” the organization states on its notification website to schools. “All data for the rankings are from third-party sources, including the U.S. Department of Education.” More at fz.k12.mo.us

Research led by Professor Thomas Dee from Stanford Graduate School of Education indicates that children who delayed starting kindergarten by a year exhibited significantly reduced levels of inattention and hyperactivity, key indicators of self-regulation, with a reduction rate of 73%. Interestingly, this positive outcome persisted even when the children reached age 11. Co-authored by Hans Henrik Sievertsen of the Danish National Centre for Social Research, the study's findings could assist us parents who are grappling with the decision of when to enrol our child in school. Do we send them when they're still 4, or wait until their 5th birthday? Of course, other factors such as the affordability of pre-school and signs of school readiness are also a consideration of this decision. It's important to note that other studies have yet to definitively link delayed kindergarten entry to improved test scores or higher incomes. #schoolreadiness #kindergarten #hyperactivity #parenting

Hot off the press! 21CSLA is leading a statewide initiative to prepare leaders to lead for equity in rolling out Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)—California’s next groundbreaking step to increase access to high-quality and inclusive learning. This new report describes how we integrate essential knowledge, strategies, and perspectives of early childhood practitioners and scholars to collectively envision and advance equitable schooling for our youngest learners. Read the report today: https://lnkd.in/gf3zkP7m

What are the effects of preschool programs in the long term? A new study, involving researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Education, reveals mixed results regarding the long-term impact of publicly funded preschool programs in the U.S. on future student performance. https://lnkd.in/eygQuZTi #earlyeducation #earlylearning #preschool

Early childhood education and Primary education are the foundation of every child's academic journey. Without it, children are less likely to succeed in higher education or in the workforce. By giving children an experiential and holistic education experience, we ensure that they effectively participate in shaping the future of the world tomorrow. Let's invest in our future by investing in the children's education today. #primaryeducation #educationforall #UgandaEducation

Hot off the press! 21CSLA is leading a statewide initiative to prepare leaders to lead for equity in rolling out Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)—California’s next groundbreaking step to increase access to high-quality and inclusive learning. This new report describes how we integrate essential knowledge, strategies, and perspectives of early childhood practitioners and scholars to collectively envision and advance equitable schooling for our youngest learners. Read the report today: https://lnkd.in/g3wa_irU

The Guardian's article "England's secondary schools are Dickensian – no wonder children are staying away", highlights the importance of our work in transforming education. This piece describes the urgent need for our schools to evolve beyond outdated, one-size-fits-all systems. I advocate for educational reform, and I commit to helping schools create dynamic, interactive, and rewarding learning environments that meet the needs of students today. Let's work together to build educational systems that foster creative, critical, and collaborative thinking that leads to lifelong and significant learning. The future of education depends on our actions now. https://lnkd.in/dZCc_kVB

From Florida Politics: ‘FDOE Official Emphasizes that Early Learning is Key to Academic Success’ "Good news is that (in) states with local pre-kindergarten readiness programs, is kiddos that enter those programs are more likely to be successful and enter kindergarten ready for school. If high school graduation matters, leaving third grade with the grade on reading skills necessary to be successful in fourth grade and beyond matters, kindergarten readiness must matter." Read More: bit.ly/3XSzyNh #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

Despite decades of research linking high-quality preschool to positive social and academic outcomes, access remains unevenly distributed. A new report from the National Academies lays out a new vision for high-quality preschool curricula that support equitable early education for all children.  Learn more: https://ow.ly/emiJ50ReqIs #Preschool #Education #EducationPolicy

Quality early education lays a foundation for success across the lifespan. Professor James J. Heckman’s research on the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute’s Abecedarian study shows that a combination of factors for children - not just one - drives success. This research shows that early entry into a high-quality ECE program can yield a 13% annual return on investment. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #QualityMatters