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.
This literature review published by NIEER examines research regarding infant/toddler care over the span of more than three decades. The review highlights key findings from the literature, including the relationship between the Child Care and Development Fund and quality child care. The author…
Understanding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children and ECE programs is essential. The University of Michigan and the Urban Institute published this synthesis of 76 studies, which offers evidence of the pandemic’s impact. The authors also provide policy recommendations informed…
In this report, the Bipartisan Policy Center presents findings from its December 2020 national survey. According to their survey results, child care run by a faith-based organization is used by more than half (53 percent) of working parents who use center-based care. Higher income families tend…
Two-generation programs, which provide services to children and their parents simultaneously, are increasing in number across the United States. This report from the Urban Institute looks at three case studies in cities across the U.S. to estimate the staff labor cost of a two-generation program…
This literature review published by NIEER examines research regarding infant/toddler care over the span of more than three decades. The review highlights key findings from the literature, including the relationship between the Child Care and Development Fund and quality child care. The author…
In this report, the Bipartisan Policy Center presents findings from its December 2020 national survey. According to their survey results, child care run by a faith-based organization is used by more than half (53 percent) of working parents who use center-based care. Higher income families tend…
Understanding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children and ECE programs is essential. The University of Michigan and the Urban Institute published this synthesis of 76 studies, which offers evidence of the pandemic’s impact. The authors also provide policy recommendations informed…