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The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to conducting high-quality research that improves children’s learning and development at home, in school and in the community.

Our Work

Our work ranges from multi-year, federally funded projects that examine outcomes of thousands of children and families, to program evaluation work in our state, to smaller scale analyses and briefs meant to inform policy makers and practitioners.

Recent News

New book from Crane faculty associate supports learning together by students with, without disabilities
Crane faculty associate Dr. Matthew Brock’s latest book aims to foster meaningful engagement between students with disabilities and those without.
CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – Shared Parental Responsiveness and Child Development Among Families with Low Income
During the April Crane Research Forum, Dr. Joyce Lee discussed how preschoolers’ behavior and receptive language development are affected by shared parental responsiveness in low-income households.
Gov. DeWine announces new voucher program to help families access child care
This week in Tuned In: Roundup on Ohio governor’s State of the State speech, Black Maternal Health Week, and “Read Together, Grow Together” tips for reading with a child.
Federally funded early childhood programs see funding boost
This Week in Tuned In: States that have avoided the child care cliff, access to affordable housing in Columbus, and anticipating Gov. DeWine’s State of the State address.