The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

The first eight years of a child’s life are critical for learning and development. Yet the landscape of early care and education in the U.S. is riddled with challenges. Some barriers are long-standing, while others are more recent or have been exacerbated by forces including the pandemic, economic uncertainty, systemic inequities and political polarization.  The crisis impacting the early learning sector is layered. Families are struggling to fi…