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