Area(s) of Work: 
Early Care and Education & Pre-K Education

The purpose of this project is to provide DCDEE with expertise in research and analysis related to short- and long-term policy questions focused on young children’s education and development in support of:

  • Evidence-based decision-making at the state level
  • Educating the public on best practices related to early childhood education and development
  • Educating the public/legislators on the early childhood system in NC
  • Forecasting and influencing future and current areas of policy focus for advocates and legislators
  • Educating/sharing learning in a bi-directional way between academia and policy practice in service of career advancement/efficacy
  • Training ground for the field in policy
  • Advancement for state staff

Award(s)

Funding Agency: 
NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE)
Funding Period: 
09/30/2021 to 06/30/2022
Award Amount: 
$288,102

Staff

Sandra L. Soliday Hong
Principal Investigator
Co-Principal Investigator
Noreen M. Yazejian
Co-Principal Investigator