Parents have to know how to advocate for their child, says Salter
May 15, 2013 — On CAN TV21, Salter tells parents of children with disabilities how to ask the right questions. More »
Omaha audience learns importance of early childhood education
May 2, 2013 — In a Momaha.com article, Meisels explains why early childhood education is so important and how starts at home. More »
Be aware of screen time and manage it carefully, Donohue says
April 23, 2013 — In a Parents article, Donohue addresses parents' concerns about healthy use of media. More »
Investing in early childhood is essential for better education, says Bowman
April 2, 2013 — In a New York Times article, Bowman argues that investing in young children leads to a better education system. More »
Preschools that teach “soft skills” more ideal than norm, says Bowman
March 26, 2013 — The business community is investing in early childhood, but Bowman cautions in a WBEZ report that many preschools may not be teaching the skills businesses want. More »
Powerful literature key to engaging students, says McNamee
March 20, 2013 — In a Chicago Sun-Times column about book banning, McNamee explains the powerful role of literature in child development. More »
Co-sleeping may be increasing due to cultural forces and attachment, says Moran
March 8, 2013 — In a Chicagotalks article, Moran shares some insights into co-sleeping, the practice of parents sharing a bed or room with their baby. More »
Full-day kindergarten improves the life chances of children, says Meisels
February 25, 2013 — In an interview with WBEZ 91.5, Meisels applauds Chicago's expansion of full-day kindergarten but adds a note of caution. More »
Start with parental intuition, then adjust, says Gilkerson
February 20, 2013 — In this Chicago Tribune article, Gilkerson encourages parents to distinguish their baby's feelings and thoughts from their own. More »
Federal kindergarten assessment proposal stirs debate
February 19, 2013 — In an Education Week article, Meisels, an assessment expert, reacts to a federal proposal to fund kindergarten assessment programs. More »
Schools should stop using kindergarten assessment for admissions, says Meisels
February 17, 2013 — In this New York Times article, Meisels states that test preparation can invalidate the results of this "off-label" use of the E.R.B. assessment. More »
Quality time is giving children your full attention, says Nickels
February 8, 2013 — In a Southtown Star article, Nickels wades into the quality time vs. quantity time debate. More »
Chicago Sun-Times opinion piece calls for investment in early childhood education
December 21, 2012 — The article, written by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Chicago entrepreneur J.B. Pritzker, mentions Erikson's work in the field. More »
Changes in a child’s behavior could signal a mental health issue, says Nickels
December 19, 2012 — ABC 7 featured Nickels for a story on parents' increasing concern after the shooting in Newtown, CT. More »
Holiday giving is an opportunity to teach children about limits, says Nickels
December 17, 2012 — In a Pittsburgh Live article, Nickels provides help to parents dealing with a child’s long Christmas wish list. More »
Manage holiday gift expectations through communication, says Nickels
December 7, 2012 — In a Chicago Tribune article, Nickels suggests telling younger children Santa's limitations in delivering every child's every wish. More »
Pam Epley talks assessments in Medill Reports
December 7, 2012 — Epley notes the limitations of most standardized tests, pointing to high-quality observational assessments as a superior alternative; though, with a caveat. More »
Fleming’s research featured in The New York Times
December 5, 2012 — Few books for young children feature a Latino main character, which could be an obstacle for young readers, says Fleming. More »
Early Math Project celebrates critical thinking, says the U.S. Department of Education
November 19, 2012 — The Early Mathematics Education Project is featured in a U.S. Department of Education Homeroom blog post. More »
Barbara Bowman discusses child-parent centers
November 13, 2012 — Catalyst Chicago looks into the expansion of a promising program. More »
