Research Connections’ librarians have curated this page to include publications that may be of particular interest to child care and early education policymakers, professionals supporting the workforce, and researchers. The publications were selected because they align with federal priorities, seasonal priorities, current events, or national interest. Many of the highlighted publications have been featured in Research Connections newsletters.
Does the amount of time children spend in Head Start matter? This study looks at the effects of time spent in Head Start on children’s self-regulation skills in kindergarten. Researchers found spending an extra year in the program was significantly associated with children’s self-regulation…
Why are Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participation rates declining? This report looks at participation benefits, barriers, and facilitators among CACFP–participating independent child care centers and sponsors in California to understand what might be causing the decline. The…
This brief explores how educators, administrators, and policymakers can use TIC to support young children from low-income households. It specifically focuses on children affected by trauma from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The brief provides research-based information on TIC…