Early Education Initiative: Press

Obama's New Push for Preschool for At-risk Children | Christian Science Monitor

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0500

But the big investments haven't necessarily been done within a meaningful framework, says Sara Mead, a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation ...

New America Foundation Releases 50-State Survey of Progress on Early Learning Councils

Erin Drankoski — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:00 -0500

The New America Foundation's Early Education Initiative today released a report and 50-state survey on how -- and whether -- states are making progress in establishing early learning councils, which are mandated by federal law to be established in each state.

Big Bird Celebrates Big Day with 'Sesame Street' Anniversary | The NewsHour

Kate Schuler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:03:00 -0500

On the 40th anniversary of "Sesame Street," Jeffrey Brown explores how the classic PBS program has helped shape childhood education in the United States and around the world. He talks with Lisa Guernsey among others about children's programming. Watch the entire program.

PreK-3rd Strategies Can Improve Education in the Golden State

Elizabeth Wu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:03:00 -0400

Strengthening education in the face of severe state budget problems may seem an impossible goal. But a new report released today by the New America Foundation shows that not only is it possible, it’s already happening. A small but growing number of counties, school districts, and charter schools in California are making progress toward building seamless PreK-3rd early education systems—a promising strategy to narrow achievement gaps and raise student achievement.

Do Parents Worsen Childhood Fears? | Dr. Nancy (MSNBC)

Erin Drankoski — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:27:00 -0400

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Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs | The Ledger

Cecille Isidro — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:57:00 -0400

Sara Mead, a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation, said, “I haven't talked with anybody who isn't excited about the prospects for this Early ... and more »

Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs | New York Times

Cecille Isidro — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:59:00 -0400

Sara Mead, a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation, said, “I haven't talked with anybody who isn't excited about the prospects for this Early ... and more »

Early Education Issues Return to Spotlight | Education Week News

Cecille Isidro — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400

Lisa Guernsey, the director of the early-learning initiative at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank, said: “We're not seeing any signs of a ...

Inattentive Kids Most Likely to Struggle with Grades, Studies Find | Washington Examiner

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:27:00 -0400

"Ideally, new attention to children's attention could lead to some crossover between the health and education communities," said Lisa Guernsey, an early education analyst at the New America Foundation who compiled the findings of several studies that came to strikingly similar conclusions downplaying the long-term consequences of bad behavior. The most recent research was published last month in the journal Pediatrics.

Bye Bye to “Once upon a Time?” ... | San Francisco Examiner

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:08:00 -0400

The study is among the first to use small recording devices to capture sounds and words spoken to and around young children, according to New America Foundation’s Early Ed Watch blog. The gadgets are put in kids' pockets or attached to their clothing. Researchers report that the technology supported by the LENA (Language Environment Analysis) Foundation, is breaking new ground in the collection of data on children's natural environments.

NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math | Education Week

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:03:00 -0400

Christina Satkowski, a program associate in education policy at the New America Foundation, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, said interest in ...

Alexandria to Pitch for Early Education Funds | Washington Examiner

Cecille Isidro — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:03:00 -0400

Christina Satkowski, a program associate with the New America Foundation’s Education Policy Program, said it was important to increase toddlers’ access to pre-kindergarten programs such as Head Start.

With so many pre-K education programs available now, though, “finding ways to coordinate all these programs is very important,” she said.

New America Releases Video on Effective School Reform that Features Montgomery County Schools

Communications — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:41:00 -0400

Today the New America Foundation's Early Education Initiative released a short (7 min) video, "Fighting Fade-Out Through PreK-3rd Reform," which makes the case for comprehensive PreK-3rd reforms that begin with high-quality early childhood education programs and build on the benefits of those programs through the elementary school years and beyond.

A Stimulus for Second-Generation QRIS

Communications — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:48:00 -0400

Washington, D.C. -- Today, the New America Foundation's Early Education Initiative released an issue brief, "A Stimulus for Second-Generation QRIS," which outlines how states can build ratings systems that assess and improve quality in the nation's preschools, child care centers, and family-based care settings. This report comes at a critical time, as the states are beginning to receive stimulus funds, which could be used to support the creation or improvement of these rating systems.

Stimulus Providing Big Funding Boost For Early Childhood | Education Week

Cecille Isidro — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:09:00 -0400

One early-childhood constituency to watch will be prekindergarten programs, said Sara Mead, a senior research fellow with the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank. While the bulk of stimulus dollars in education will flow through individual ...

Children and Technology | New Hampshire Public Radio

Cecille Isidro — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:39:00 -0400

We wanted to find out how parents can encourage their kids’ use of technology without losing control. So we called up two experts in the field. First, Warren Buckleitner, editor of Children’s Technology Review, and author of a recent study on young children’s tech habits, and Lisa Guernsey, senior policy analyst at New America Foundation, and author of the 2007 book Into the Minds of Babes. Link to audio

TV's Not the Big Bad Wolf | WashingtonPost.com

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:15:00 -0500

"This study is really good news for parents," says Lisa Guernsey, the author of "Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children From Birth to Age 5." "It’s a study about how much parents matter in some ways. It’s basically telling us that TV used at these very young ages is not having a significant effect for good or for ill if it’s a relatively low amount of TV watching.

Schools Grapple With the 'Trouble with Boys" | Connecticut Post

Cecille Isidro — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:53:00 -0500

Researcher Sara Mead of the New America Foundation, is among them. She points out that on the National Assessment of Educational Progress -- what some call ...

10 New Ideas for Early Education in the 111th Congress

Communications — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:17:00 -0500

Washington DC -- Today, the New America Foundation's Early Education Initiative released an issue brief proposing 10 new policy ideas to improve access, quality, and alignment in early education from preschool through the early elementary school years. The 111th Congress will have numerous opportunities to enact policies that improve early

KIPP's Entry Into Pre-K World Takes Some Adjustment | Education Week

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:51:00 -0500

KIPP’s preschool classrooms also contribute to the overall growth of early-childhood classrooms in charter schools, suggests Sara Mead, a senior research ...