First 5 National Research
We inform the community about National Studies on topics related to improving the lives of children and their families.
All- Beginning in 2001 researchers at Georgetown University have evaluated the effectiveness of the Tulsa Public Schools pre-K program, which serves four-year-old children, regardless of income.
- 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.





