Early childhood learning and development publications
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Examining Change in K-3 Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs: The Case of Primarily Math
This study examines the impact of the Primarily Math Elementary Mathematics Specialist program on K-3 teachers’ mathematical content knowledge for teaching, attitudes toward learning mathematics, and beliefs about mathematics teaching…
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Pathway Schools Initiative Developmental Evaluation-Learning Brief 1 (January 2016)
To support its Pathway Schools Initiative, The McKnight Foundation has engaged initiative leaders in a developmental evaluation (DE) led by SRI International and Child Trends.
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Supporting Parent-Child Experiences with PEG+CAT Early Math Concepts: Report to the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative (Executive Summary)
The study focused on PEG+CAT, a first-generation transmedia program designed to promote children’s mathematics and approaches to learning (ATL) skills.
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Supporting Parent-Child Experiences with PEG+CAT Early Math Concepts: Report to the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative (Full Report)
The study presented here addresses the question of how time spent viewing and playing with PBS KIDS educational, non-commercial media at home, in family settings, can foster positive outcomes for…
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Supporting Parent-Child Experiences with PEG+CAT Early Math Concepts: Report to the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative (Report Highlights)
The study presented here addresses the question of how time spent viewing and playing with PBS KIDS educational, non-commercial media at home, in family settings, can foster positive outcomes for…
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Early Math with Gracie & Friends (Tm) Demo: App-Infused Curriculum and Teacher Support for Preschool
Our team developed and published eight iPad apps, 38 hands-on activities, a digital Teacher’s Guide, and professional development modules to help preschool children learn foundational math concepts.
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School health services for children with special health care needs in California
This study attempted to determine how schools meet the direct service health needs of children and who provides those services.
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“Systems of Assessments” for Deeper Learning of Computational Thinking in K-12
This paper argues for the need for multiple measures or “systems of assessments” that are complementary, attend to cognitive and non-cognitive aspects of CT, and contribute to a comprehensive picture…
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Establishing a Coherent PreK–3 Literacy Program
Schools participating in The McKnight Foundation’s Education and Learning (E&L) Program identified program coherence as an essential ingredient for establishing PreK–3 pathways that support proficient third grade readers.
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Evaluation of California’s Statewide Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Programs: Summary of Key Year 2 Findings
This report summarizes key findings from the second year of an evaluation of the California Mental Health Services Authority’s statewide prevention and early intervention programs.
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The local control funding formula: Staking out the ground for early learning
The authority and flexibility the LCFF gives districts creates a potential opening for expanding preschool offerings for the California’s three- and four-year-olds.
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Learning Environments
We demonstrate the interplay of theory and practice during the cycle of design, implementation and evaluation of environments, and show how both are enriched as a result.