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Driving Policy

Start Early studies and evaluates the policies that affect young children, their families and the professionals that support them.

Policies and legislation that support quality early childhood experiences are integral to the long-term success of our youngest learners. That is why we are committed to evaluating the policies and systems that impact early learning and care.

Our research aims to promote policy and system changes and improvements at state, local and national levels, with the goal of increasing equitable access to quality early childhood programs and services for every child in America.

Driving Policy

Research Projects

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What We Do

Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.

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Our Research Work

We share our findings and best practices with policymakers, practitioners and funders to improve the quality of early learning and care across the country.

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Resources for Professionals

From interactive courses to engaging events, we support educators in building powerful practices that transform teaching and learning.

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