Does preschool shortchange kids from working-class backgrounds?

A new study sheds light on the persistent and early emerging disparities in education linked to socioeconomic status.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 5, 2023 ~7 min

Screens are a risky fix for preschoolers’ big feelings

Using screens to calm upset preschoolers is linked with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, a new study finds.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min


How to add nuance to preschoolers’ idea of ‘fair’

New findings offer a way to develop preschoolers' sense of what's fair, and help them develop some nuance in their morality.

Robin Smith-Duke • futurity
Oct. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Expert: Let’s invest in parents of young children

Professor Dana Suskind makes the case for how America can—and should—improve societal support for parents of young children.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 29, 2022 ~3 min

What Russian kids’ books can teach American parents

A look at children's books from Russia and the United States reveals a cultural difference regarding negative emotions.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Dec. 6, 2021 ~5 min

Babies curious about ‘magic’ grow up to be curious toddlers

"Something about a baby's curiosity about magic tricks is predicting how curious they become as preschoolers," researchers report.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 1, 2021 ~6 min

To spark curiosity, don’t tell preschoolers too much or too little

Just the right amount of information can foster preschoolers' curiosity about a topic, research finds.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
June 29, 2021 ~4 min

Even little kids follow the rules to fit in with the crowd

What makes children behave? New research shows that instead of following the adult "leader," they may just want to be part of the crowd.

Robin Smith-Duke • futurity
May 27, 2021 ~5 min


Biden Proposes Making Preschool Free for Children

VOA Learning English • voa
May 11, 2021 ~6 min

Plan to boost pre-K may have widened racial disparities

An NYC policy aimed at reducing the education gaps that separate children from rich and poor families may have worsened racial disparities in pre-K.

UC Berkeley • futurity
April 7, 2021 ~9 min

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