By María Caridad Araujo. The science of child development tells us that, for early childhood interventions, what matters is “process quality.” Process quality is not concerned with the quality of the facilities where children are given care, or the types of university degrees that their caregivers have. Rather, process quality focuses on how interactions occur in the … [Read more...] about Early Childhood Development: Three Things Experts Agree on about Outcomes, Quality, and Costs
Strict and Controlling with Your Children? You Probably Live in an Unequal Country
By Florencia López-Boo. Inequality is one of the biggest challenges facing Latin America. We’ve discussed this topic several times from different perspectives here on the blog. Inequality perpetuates poverty and, as the British economist Tony Atkinson says, inequality of income, wealth, or education in one generation leads to inequality of opportunity in the next. … [Read more...] about Strict and Controlling with Your Children? You Probably Live in an Unequal Country
Time to Focus on the World’s Youngest Children
by Joan Lombardi From Kampala to Kingston; Delhi to Denver; and São Paulo to Santiago, giving children a strong start in life is critical to not only the growth and development of individuals, but also the growth and development of nations. … [Read more...] about Time to Focus on the World’s Youngest Children
Universal Preschool Education at 4 could Improve Outcomes for All
by Hirokazu Yoshikawa. Universal preschool education at 4 should be adopted as a cost-effective way to improve outcomes for all and to reduce childhood inequalities worldwide. Evidence shows large-scale, public preschool programs lead to better education, health, economic and social outcomes for children, families and countries. … [Read more...] about Universal Preschool Education at 4 could Improve Outcomes for All
How Your Culture Shapes Your Children
By María Caridad Araujo. I recently read a reflection written by Brittney Cooper, an American college professor, in which she shared a personal anecdote. In the piece, she told of how once, while riding the subway in Washington, D.C., she observed a white child climbing on the seats and hanging from the bars of the train. The child’s mother did and said nothing. The author … [Read more...] about How Your Culture Shapes Your Children