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I recommend reading the age 18 follow-up on the Bucharest Early Intervention Project: Children in foster care had significantly stronger communication & socialization skills than their peers who remained in institutional care, and higher quality was critical. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40638296/#fu...

Adaptive functioning at age 18 years following severe early deprivation: Results of a randomized controlled trial - PubMed

In the present study, we examined adaptive functioning data from the Bucharest Early Intervention Project, a randomized controlled trial of foster care as an alternative to institutional care followin...

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📢 The 22nd State of Preschool Yearbook is here — and findings are historic. State-led efforts have driven ECE to record highs, helping preschool recover from pandemic’s setbacks. 📈 But progress isn’t equal, some states made minimal/no investment. Look at your state here: nieer.org/yearbook/2024

This weekend I got to see the documentary Abundance which follows the unbelievable events that occurred when a cast of kidney donors came together to create a live staged storytelling show. Such a bright light in the current context. My SIL is highlighted in it. Its inspiring. abundantmovie.com

Now available: State of the Field Synthesis – Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here? - #NRCEC2024. Shantel Meek, Gerry Cob, Ann Whalen, Sara Vecchiotti, discussing the significant opportunity gaps faced by many young children. vimeo.com/989230633

217 - State of the Field Synthesis - Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here

This is "217 - State of the Field Synthesis - Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here" by AIR Logistics…

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Starting 2025 sharing our new introduction to our edited ECRQ Special Issue on equitable access to ECCE in the U.S.! With Pamela Joshi, Tamara Halle, Julia Henly, Yoonsook Ha & Neda Senehi Ph.D. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Advancing research on equitable access to early care and education in the United States

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The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – there’s growing evidence that the #Next1000Days are just as important. Highlights on the New #ECD @TheLancet Series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk0-...

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – the next 1,000 could be just as important

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Paper 2: The cost of not investing in the next 1000 days: implications for policy and practice

The cost of not investing in the next 1000 days: implications for policy and practice

Building on the evidence from the first paper in this Series highlighting the fundamental importance of healthy and nurturing environments for children's growth and development in the next 1000 days (...

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Paper 1: The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children

The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children

Following the first 1000 days of life that span from conception to two years of age, the next 1000 days of a child's life from 2–5 years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and c...

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The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development but many children still lack adequate support. In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.