From this week’s edition of FPG eNews:

Report: Opportunities and Challenges in Translating Science to Social Policy
Sometimes good research never makes the leap to policy and practice--here's why... more

Resources, Activities, and Strategies to Support Student Learning about Inclusion and Diversity
These five free webinars from FPG are designed specifically for early childhood community college faculty... more

Crafting a New Federal Policy on Family Engagement
Two U.S. departments plan to release a joint policy statement on effective family engagement practices, and they want to benefit from your insights... more

Cooking over the Holidays with Little Helpers
The latest free edition of "Baby Talk" connects you with 10 tips for cooking with young children--and more...

The Best Strategies for Teaching Math to 3-to-6 Year Olds
This free guide provides tips for effective math instruction for young children... more

Responding to Children's Fears About Terrorism
Here's a free report with strategies for addressing the fears that terrorism may raise in children... more

Access to Literacy Materials at Home and its Effects on Reading and Spelling
Parents of 1,108 kindergarten and first grade students completed questionnaires on the frequency of home literacy activities and access to literacy materials... more

Quality of Preschool Care and Children’s Academic School Readiness
Much child care research has focused on the effects of the quality of care in early childhood settings on children’s school readiness skills... more

Task Analysis: Breaking Down Complex Target Skills or Behaviors into Smaller Steps
This free online module from FPG's autism experts shows how to teach learners through individual steps, which then helps them become more independent in using a more complex target skill or behavior... more

Why Children Will Get Smaller Share of Federal Funding Over the Next 10 Years
High-quality early childhood programs, K-12 education, stable housing, and adequate nutrition help children become self-supporting adults who contribute to economic growth... more

Which Video from the TED Conference in Memphis Has Been Watched More than Kate Gallagher's Talk?
None of them--the FPG scientist's is the most popular... more

Dave Shaw, Communications Director

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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