Harvard's Symposium on Early Childhood Science and PolicyJuly 28, 2008 |
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 Bipartisan delegations from 14 states last month were invited to learn about cutting-edge science in the area of child development. Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child, in conjunction with the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the National Conference of State Legislatures, held a two-day conference exploring how this science can play a role in policymaking."Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle have shown tremendous interest in learning how to apply science to crafting effective policies," said Steffanie Clothier, program director with the National Conference of State Legislatures. "State lawmakers are at the forefront of innovation in early childhood policy..." Leading the symposium was the director of the Center on the Developing Child, Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D. He is also former chair of the Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development for the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, which produced the landmark report Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood. Shonkoff urged the legislators to use science seriously when developing policy and he offered collaborative opportunities for the delegations. The event also included presentations by experts in neuroscience, child development, economics, program evaluation, health services research and systems building. All presentations are available online. Click here to access the links. |
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