Playing is crucial for early childhood development and learning – and it’s fun! In order to Be a Loud Voice for Little Kids and advocate for early care and education, it’s helpful to understand a little bit about HOW parents, educators, caregivers can teach developmental lessons to the earliest learners. While there is a time…
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The 5 Developmental Domains
Playing is crucial for early childhood development and learning – and it’s fun! In order to Be a Loud Voice for Little Kids and advocate for early care and education, it’s helpful to understand a little bit about child development. One of the really wonderful things about supporting a child’s development is that it is…
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The Subtitle Solution: How a Simple Switch Can Supercharge Childhood Literacy In a world where screens reign supreme, an unexpected hero has emerged in the quest to boost childhood literacy: subtitles. Yes, those often-overlooked lines of text at the bottom of the screen may just hold the key to unlocking a world of words for…
» Read More2024 TCAP Scores are IN!
There’s progress on 3rd grade reading and math proficiency, but still a long way to go. TQEE’s north star is 3rd grade reading and math proficiency. That’s because it’s a well-documented and crucial benchmark for future academic and life success. Children who are not proficient in reading and math by the end of third grade…
» Read More2024 Legislative Wrap Up
2024 Legislative Wrap Up Each year from January through April or May when the Tennessee General Assembly holds its legislative session TQEE advocates for a set of legislative and budget proposals that would have a meaningful impact on one or more of the priorities outlined in our Policy Blueprint. This year, we supported a number of…
» Read MoreServe & Return: How Child Development Starts at Home
Before children are old enough to walk or talk, their brains are being wired in ways that will impact how they learn later in life. Parent-child interactions serve as the earliest building blocks for physical, cognitive, and emotional development, particularly during early childhood. Parents can support the development of their children by actively participating in…
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