February Update From the Trust for Learning
The inaugural edition of the Trust's newsletter features information on an Ideal Learning provider, our parent research, and other resources. Read more
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Trust for Learning Welcomes Libby Doggett to the Board of Advisors
Please join us in welcoming Libby Doggett to our Board of Advisors. Libby brings more than 40 years of leadership and management skills honed through working in schools, Head Start, and child care with children of all abilities, to building public will and creating… Read more
Trust For Learning Starts Hiring Search for New Policy and Program Associate
Trust for Learning is seeking a Policy and Program Associate. Based in Washington, DC, this individual works closely with the Senior Director of Policy and Programs to support early learning providers, develop grant programs, and influence policy. Read more
Trust for Learning Releases New Research That Illuminates Parent Priorities for Early Childhood Education
Trust for Learning released today the first-ever comprehensive survey of parent motivations as consumers of early childhood programs and resources. The vast majority of parents strongly desire early childhood education (ECE) that is highly personalized, child-centric, and supports their child’s… Read more
Trust for Learning Announces the Opening of the Brady Education Foundation’s Request for Proposals to Research the Impact of Montessori Education in Public Schools
Five year, $3 million investment to investigate how the Montessori approach produces achievement outcomes for children age three to third grade and may reduce the achievement gap between children from under-resourced communities and other children. Read more
How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down
If you got 13 percent back on your investments every year, you’d be pretty happy, right? Remember, the S&P 500, historically, has averaged about 7 percent when adjusted for inflation. What if the investment is in children, and the return… Read more
Living Montessori: Stephen Curry & Family
American Montessori Society,
Living Montessori: Stephen Curry & Family from American Montessori Society on Vimeo. NBA superstar Stephen Curry, and his remarkable family, tell us how a Montessori education has helped shape their outlook on life in an exclusive interview, filmed at the… Read more
Does Pre-K Make Any Difference?
The New York Times,
“There are no easy routes to preschool success…It takes time, money and a relentless focus on quality—but it has been done.” Read more
The Joyful, Illiterate Kindergartners of Finland
The Atlantic,
The American kindergarten experience has become much more academic—and at the expense of play. Read more
Quality Early Childhood Education: Enduring Benefits
Heckman Equation,
Professor Heckman shares his opinion on the Hechinger Report and weighs in on the so-called myth of fadeout in light of recent attention and news about the issue. Read more