Digital Media Early Childhood Education

Heather Sherwood and Ashley Lewis Presser of the Education Development Center describe ways families can build children’s spatial skills as part of their mathematical thinking. 

Early Childhood Education Libraries

Heather Weiss writes how families, schools, communities, and libraries work together to promote strong literacy pathways for children.

Early Childhood Education Libraries

As children return to school this fall, Margaret Caspe provides research-based tips to help families and educators work together to support children’s mathematical learning.

Schools Afterschool

In this post, Heather Weiss and Linda Jacobson capture the ways that schools and community organizations involve children and youth in improving family engagement.

Libraries Family Engagement Research

Libraries are no longer just about books—they are increasingly becoming the educational, technological, and social hub of communities across the nation.

Family Engagement Afterschool

Heather Weiss, M. Elena Lopez, and Margaret Caspe highlight how communities are shaping learning anywhere, anytime for children and youth.

Libraries Family Engagement Research Policy

Libraries provide families a welcoming environment in which to learn, to connect with other parents, and to find other community resources that can help them thrive.