/tags/early-education early education en-US WLRN Mon, 02 May 2022 16:10:40 GMT /2022-05-02/if-we-dont-open-mom-cant-go-to-work-the-pandemic-puts-a-priority-on-child-care The child care industry is pivotal for parents being able to work and for children's early learning. It struggles to compete for workers. Mon, 02 May 2022 16:10:40 GMT /2022-05-02/if-we-dont-open-mom-cant-go-to-work-the-pandemic-puts-a-priority-on-child-care Tom Hudson /news/2022-03-15/do-masks-in-school-affect-kids-speech-and-social-skills Scientists say that for most children, masks in school aren't a major obstacle to learning or socializing. Students in classrooms find other ways to connect. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:42:58 GMT /news/2022-03-15/do-masks-in-school-affect-kids-speech-and-social-skills Jon Hamilton /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-20/parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children-say-theyve-hit-pandemic-rock-bottom The people who take care of and educate children under 5 years old, who are too young to be vaccinated, are in a special kind of hell right now. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:11:43 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-20/parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children-say-theyve-hit-pandemic-rock-bottom Anya Kamenetz /2021-07-27/families-splurge-on-clothes-and-electronics-in-likely-record-back-to-school-spree Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:07:00 GMT /2021-07-27/families-splurge-on-clothes-and-electronics-in-likely-record-back-to-school-spree Alina Selyukh /2020-05-19/wholl-take-the-tortoise-what-happens-to-classroom-pets-during-the-lockdown A photojournalist checks in on the critters — including Holly the tortoise and Frisky the frog — who have relocated from her son's Brooklyn school during the pandemic. Tue, 19 May 2020 11:03:01 GMT /2020-05-19/wholl-take-the-tortoise-what-happens-to-classroom-pets-during-the-lockdown Sarah Stacke /2018-08-07/in-sesames-new-show-to-play-is-to-learn Monsters and maker-play join forces in Esme & Roy, a sneaky fun vehicle for a whole lot of learning. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:11:00 GMT /2018-08-07/in-sesames-new-show-to-play-is-to-learn Cory Turner /npr-breaking-news/2016-07-05/how-to-raise-brilliant-children-according-to-science Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them. Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:06:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2016-07-05/how-to-raise-brilliant-children-according-to-science Anya Kamenetz /2016-06-20/why-preschool-suspensions-still-happen-and-how-to-stop-them Thousands of children in public pre-K, especially black preschoolers, are suspended each year. The problems are clear. So are some fixes. Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT /2016-06-20/why-preschool-suspensions-still-happen-and-how-to-stop-them Cory Turner /2014-12-09/why-math-might-be-the-secret-to-school-success A new study is focusing on what works best to prepare kids for school. Math may be what really counts, say researchers; one of them describes it as "a lever to improve outcomes for kids longer term." Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:48:00 GMT /2014-12-09/why-math-might-be-the-secret-to-school-success Anya Kamenetz /education/2014-08-29/fiu-study-finds-link-between-good-handwriting-and-good-grades Do you have sloppy penmanship? A Florida International University professor's research finds that kids whose writing is easy to read tend to do better in… Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:20:59 GMT /education/2014-08-29/fiu-study-finds-link-between-good-handwriting-and-good-grades