Policy makers and educators are eager to understand school readiness, particularly in Memphis where many children start school at-risk for poor academic performance.
Autism is one of a group of disorders that cause impairments in cognitive development, social interaction and communication, and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Autism can become evident in early childhood and lasts throughout a person's life.
Investments in high quality early childhood programs are essential for economic development. Investing in these early education program benefits us now and in the future.
Almost 3 in 10 Memphians are victims of domestic violence each year and in about half of these reported incidents children are present. Witnessing high levels of domestic violence can have lifelong effects on a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development.
A recent study released by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, “Assessing the Effectiveness of Tennessee’s Pre-Kindergarten Program: Second Annual Report,” suggests that pre-kin
Several new research studies examine early language development in babies. The first three years of life are a critical period for language development: a child’s brain is developing rapidly and is at its most receptive to new information. Research shows that the amount and quality of speech that parents use with their child are among the strongest influences on his language skills, especially before age three.