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PreK-3rd's Lasting Architecture

March 12, 2013

This report by the Foundation for Child Development examines New Jersey's Union City Public Schools and their successful approach to serving linguistically and culturally diverse students.

Into the Fray: How a Funders Coalition Restored Momentum for Early Learning in Minnesota

September 1, 2012

This case study tells the story of Minnesota philanthropic funders who built the case and mobilized constituencies for high-impact early learning investments in the state, guiding Minnesota toward federal grant awards totaling nearly $90 million for early learning. Minnesota's experience offers important lessons regionally and nationally for those seeking to advance the cause of early childhood education in their communities and states.

Transforming America's Primary Education System for the 21st Century

March 13, 2012

Highlights, in slides, the need to transform early childhood education; evidence of the effectiveness of a pre-K-to-third-grade program with aligned standards, curricula, instruction, and assessment; and its implementation to date.

Lessons for PreK-3rd From Montgomery County Public Schools

December 31, 2010

Presents a case study of how a district improved third-grade reading proficiency rates and narrowed the achievement gap, in spite of growing English Language Learner and low-income populations, by implementing an integrated early learning strategy.

Lessons in Early Learning: Building an Integrated Pre-K-12 System in Montgomery County Public Schools

August 30, 2010

Analyzes lessons and strategies from successful efforts to integrate districtwide early learning as part of pre-K-12 school reform, including full-day kindergarten, standards-based curricula, consistency, and parental and community involvement.

2009 Child and Youth Well-Being Index

May 17, 2009

Based on a composite of twenty-eight indicators, measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. between 1975 and 2007. Focuses on fluctuations since 2002, the decline in 2008, and estimates of the impact of the recession.

2008 Child and Youth Well-Being Index

July 22, 2008

Based on a composite of twenty-eight indicators, measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. between 1975 and 2006. Focuses on a comparison of the adolescent well-being of late baby boomers and that of their children.

Racial Ethnic Equality in Child Well-Being from 1985-2004: Gaps Narrowing, but Persist

January 1, 2008

Analyzes changes in safety/behavioral concerns, family economic well-being, health, community connectedness, educational attainment, social relationships, and emotional/spiritual well-being by race and ethnicity. Tracks disparities between groups.

2007 Index of Child Well-Being

April 17, 2007

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. from 1975 to 2005. Reveals a dramatic decline in children's health, largely driven by a rise in obesity and a lack of improvement in child mortality rates.

2006 Index of Child Well-Being

March 15, 2006

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. during the period 1975 to 2004. Looks at educational achievement and the impact of pre-kindergarten participation.

2005 Index of Child Well-Being

March 30, 2005

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. during the period 1975 to 2003. Focuses on improvements in safety and behavior, and highlights social changes and public policies that may account for these improvements.

Talking the Walk: Strategic Communications in Philanthropy

October 1, 2004

Analyzes the strategic communications practices of children and youth foundations. Focuses on the rationale behind a strategic approach to communications and current methods to implement and evaluate a successful strategic communications strategy.