How our work is making a difference
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
At the Crane Center, we recognize the important contributions to early childhood education — in research, practice, and policy — made by Asian and Pacific Americans, and we are proud to celebrate their history, both past and present, during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
This week in Tuned In: National Day Without Child Care, challenges faced by “mom” legislators, and high-quality math curriculum for kindergartners.
School-based pre-K, AI use in early education, and looking at child care access through an equity lens are the topics for the Fall 2024 Crane Research Forums.
This week in Tuned In: Prevention-focused student wellness programs in Ohio, COVID-19 disruptions and young children’s development, and National Teacher Appreciation Week.