Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/advocacy-from-a-360-approach/5025357/
When children receive the highest quality education—at the earliest possible age—they are well positioned to reach their potential: social-emotionally, behaviorally and academically. Time and time again, we see the evidence of the positive relationship between strong early learning experiences and all-around success—validated through research, classroom anecdotes and long-term success stories, such as increased high-school graduation rates. Yet, despite these outcomes and our resounding positive connection to them, we still have a long way to go for quality early learning to be an assumed milestone for every child.
At Child360, we believe every child deserves to thrive in school and life and this trajectory starts with high-quality early learning experiences. We use evidence-based approaches to support teachers, administrators and parents—adults who significantly impact children’s development during this critical time of development—and to advocate for policies that put our children first.
What We Advocate For
High-quality early learning starts with supported early educators—the everyday heroes and brain builders of our children. Birth through age 5 is a critical period in a child’s life, where their brains are growing at their most rapid rates, and they are establishing connections about themselves and the world around them. These moments are foundational. We must ...