The mission of the Buffett Early Childhood Fund is to invest in practice, policy, and science to maximize the potential of the youngest and most vulnerable children and their families. In recognition for the need
Essential to the work of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is the new National Advisory Council (NAC). Before a single NAC member came on board, we knew we had to be very thoughtful about its membership to
The University of Texas at Austin Launches National Center on Research and Policies Impacting the Foundational Prenatal-to-Three Developmental Period Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center to partner with states as they develop and implement evidence-informed policies that
This paper describes the health of an ECE worker sample by wage, job, and center characteristics to explore the relationships between these factors and workers’ health. Download (PDF)
This report presents preliminary findings from collected data on child care ratios in licensed centers serving infants and toddlers in Texas. Download (PDF)
This brief presents how pre-K can contribute to improving early outcomes so that more Texas children can perform better in their early years of school. Download (PDF)
This study is the first to examine the reliability and usefulness of a value-added model for Teacher Preparation Programs (TPPs) mandated by state law for use in accountability. Download (PDF)
Using Texas data, this paper compares and evaluates methods for comparing teacher preparation programs to inform effective policy change. Download (PDF)
