National Research

This research brief synthesizes the latest research that demonstrates how family involvement contributes to young children's learning and development.

Child Trends developed this website to provide updated trend data with the latest national estimates for all indicators.

The National Center on Child Abuse Prevention Research was established to increase the nation's understanding of the complex causes of child maltreatment.

This paper attempts to provide insight into three topics central to understanding and improving early childhood mathematics education in the United States.

Zero to Three presents recommendations to assist states in creating or revising Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers.

A comprehensive look at readiness gaps when children enter school and achievement gaps in Early Elementary School in California.

A new 40-page report detailing how California children are faring and informing the agenda for critical children’s health and education policy improvements needed in 2008.

The study examined the characteristics and early predictors of infant development and parenting, utilizing a large, nationally representative sample of 9-month-old infants and their families from the Department of Education's Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey—Birth Cohort (ECLS–B).

Online resources designed for users to search the full text of thousands of relevant to the field of child care and early education.

The Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) was founded in 1983 at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to promote the educational and social success and well-being of children, families, and their communities.  HFRP collects, analyzes, and synthesizes research and information to foster continuous improvement and learning.

Research Connections is an online tool designed for users to search the full text of thousands of resources relevant to the field of child care and early education. Interactive tools allow users to refine their searches, download full text documents, build customized tables on state policies, compare state demographics, and analyze research data online.

The National Institute for Early Education Research supports early childhood education initiatives by providing research-based advice and technical assistance to four primary groups: policy makers, journalists, researchers, and educators.

Powerpoint presentation from the Latino Public Opinion Survey about PreK Programs (funded by Pre[K] Now and conducted by the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute).

Information about the Head Start Impact Research Study.

National Center for Children in Policy Reports.

The National Children's Study will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21.