Advancing early childhood education
Children’s learning opportunities from birth through age eight lay a critical foundation for their future well-being and school success.
Faculty and students across Penn GSE work from a variety of disciplines to improve early childhood education, pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships with communities, families, and educators to unlock opportunity for the youngest children. Their research and practice affects public policy, curricula, assessments, and interventions. They provide resources for families and teachers to promote social-emotional learning in kindergarten and design curricula to meet the needs of underserved urban populations. By pioneering the use of integrated data to improve support and education for children, they have helped states, cities, and counties across the nation. Working closely with young children, families, and educators, they increase understanding of the challenges in children’s lives and improve relationships between parents and schools.
Throughout this work, Penn GSE faculty and students emphasize collaborating with communities and acting on a foundation of high-quality research.
