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Early Childhood Development

  • Preschool Promise | Encouraging guided play through educational playscapes

    In Dayton, low kindergarten readiness, particularly among Black children, stemmed from limited access to early learning opportunities. Play on Purpose (POP) tackles this by installing interactive play areas (“POP spots”) across the city. These spots encourage adults to interact with children during play (“guided play”) to boost learning. POP sites…

  • Achieve Brown County (ABC) | Sharing data to power change

    Achieve Brown County (ABC) created a unique data-sharing agreement to improve young children’s well-being. They combined school data with health information to identify areas of need. This first-of-its-kind collaboration allows them to involve various community partners in addressing challenges and developing solutions. ABC hopes this model can be replicated nationally…

  • PIFLA (Pay it Forward for a Better LA)

    Pay It Forward for a Better Los Angeles (PIFLA) is a syncretic charity, meaning they work to connect various groups and resources within the Los Angeles community. Founded in 1995, their mission is to bridge the gap between underprivileged children in LA and a brighter future. PIFLA works by partnering…

  • Virginia Beach Talks | Promoting early childhood language development

    Virginia Beach addressed low kindergarten readiness, particularly among underprivileged children, through Virginia Beach Talks. This 2017 program trains caregivers and educators to use “talk pedometers” to track conversations with young children. Success stemmed from a dedicated early childhood development team, data demonstrating program effectiveness, strong collaboration across city departments, and…

  • E3 Alliance | Setting up kids for success in central texas

    StriveTogether highlights the importance of early childhood education (ECE) in Texas. They point out that children entering kindergarten unprepared are far less likely to read proficiently by third grade. The Austin-based E3 Alliance, a member of StriveTogether’s Cradle to Career Network, tackles this challenge. Recognizing the need for collaboration across…

  • Vital Communities Corporate Council | Early Childhood Education Initiative

    The Corporate Council is supporting efforts to address the childcare crisis in the region, through in-kind and financial support to Vital Communities’ Early Childhood Education Initiative (https://vitalcommunities.org/early-childhood-education/), which has amplified legislative advoacy in NH and VT, created connections resulting in an innovative pipeline of ECE professionals, and facilitated community engagement…

  • Robinhood | Early Childhood

    Robin Hood recognizes the critical impact of early childhood development and targets its efforts on improving access to high-quality resources for young children and their families in New York City. Their two-pronged approach focuses on direct services and policy advocacy. Direct services provide immediate support for children, mothers, and caregivers,…

  • Norwalk ACTS | Using data to improve outcomes

    Data analysis revealed concentrated poverty in Norwalk, Connecticut, prompting Norwalk ACTS and partners to use StriveTogether’s resources to address early childhood development. Through collaboration and training in “collaborative improvement,” they focused on increasing the use of the ASQ developmental screening tool.

  • Nurse Family Partnership | Home visiting for new mothers

    The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program targets low-income, first-time mothers and their babies. Implemented in Jefferson County, Alabama, it aimed to improve health outcomes for both mothers and children. The program pairs expecting mothers with registered nurses who make regular home visits. These visits provide essential healthcare guidance, including prenatal and…

  • Coffeyville Coalition for Early Education | Coffeyville Public Schools

    Coffeyville Public Schools tackled low test scores and generational poverty by focusing on early childhood education. They partnered with businesses, colleges, and community organizations to establish a high-quality early learning center. This center, staffed by qualified professionals, serves a large portion of the community’s preschool-aged children. The program’s success lies…