Research & Publications

The Universal Pre-K Enrollment Processes:
Lessons Learned from CitiesEthan McClanahan, Boston University
MA in Educational Policy Studies SEPTEMBER 2023
SFC policy brief [PDF] Capstone presentation [PDF]

The Importance of Black Early EducatorsRylie Robinson, Yale University AUGUST 2023
SFC research brief [PDF]

Childcare Financial ModelsKrongkan (Cherry) Bovornkeeratiroj, Boston University
MA in Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being MAY 2023
Final project presentation [PDF, Prezi, Video: presentation on The 9:30 Call]

Stepping into Early Childhood AdvocacyElizabeth Dowgert, Boston College
Early Childhood Policy and Leadership Certificate Program DECEMBER 2022
Capstone Practice Brief [PDF]

The Role of Play in Designing Effective Early Learning Environments and SystemsYael Schick, Saul Zaentz Fellow
Harvard Graduate School of EducationMAY 2022
Capstone Project Report [PDF]

COVID-19 and Gender Inequality in the WorkforceAbigail Usherwood, Boston College School of Social WorkMAY 2021
SFC Research Brief [PDF]

Child Care: A Big Investment Today for an Equitable Economy TomorrowTitus DosRemedios and Marisa Fear, in Boston Indicators 'Seizing the Moment' seriesAPRIL 2021
Article link

What do families want? Findings from a statewide family survey and focus groups Titus DosRemedios and Briana Lamari, SFC
Massachusetts Partnership for Infants and Toddlers JULY 2020
Research Brief and Full Report [PDF] Local Governance for Early Childhood: Lessons from
Leading StatesVivian Terkel-Gat, UMass BostonAPRIL 2019
SFC Research Brief [PDF] ECE Workforce Needs: Local Solutions from Preschool PlanningJenna Knight, Tufts UniversityAPRIL 2018
SFC Research Brief [PDF] Community Stories Alyssa HaywoodeFEBRUARY 2017
Springfield [PDF]
Cape Cod [PDF]
Local Success [PDF] Social-Emotional Learning in the Early Years: Preparing Students for Success Sophie Barnes, Harvard Graduate School of Education APRIL 2015
SFC Research Brief [PDF] Changing the Trajectory: Communities Take Action to Increase Reading Proficiency Kim Davenport, Independent Consultant, and Kelly Kulsrud, SFC Director of Reading ProficiencyJUNE 2014
Full Report [PDF} Housing and Early Education: Policy Opportunities for Reducing Student MobilityEthan Prall, Harvard Law SchoolFEBRUARY 2014
SFC Research Summary [PDF] An Analysis of Massachusetts School Readiness PolicyAshaunta Tumblin, M.D., Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Minority Health Policy Fellow. MAY 2011
SFC Research Summary [PDF]
Full Report [PDF]
Presentation of Key Findings [PPT] Turning the Page: Refocusing Massachusetts for Reading SuccessNonie Lesaux, Ph.D., Harvard Graduate School of EducationJUNE 2010
Full Report [PDF]
Executive Summary [PDF]
Diagram: A Developing Reader's Journey [PDF] Strategies for Improving the Early Education and Care Workforce in MassachusettsMindy Fried, Ph.D. MARCH 2010Full Report [PDF]
Executive Summary [PDF]
One-page Summary [PDF] Case Study on the Department of Early Education and CareRennie Center of Education Research & Policy and Strategies for Children, Inc.APRIL 2008Full Report [PDF]
Executive Summary [PDF] A Report on the Cost of Universal, High-Quality Early Education in MassachusettsThe Center for Labor Market StudiesFALL 2006Executive Summary [PDF]
Full Report [PDF] 2006 Early Education Massachusetts Household SurveyOpinion Dynamics Corp.FALL 2006 Executive Summary [PDF]
Presentation of Key Findings [PDF] Early Education for All: Six Strategies to Build a Movement for Early Education Foundation for Child DevelopmentJUNE 2005 Policy Brief: Working paper [PDF] Our Youngest Children: Massachusetts Voters and Opinion Leaders Speak Out on their Care and Education Margaret Blood, Strategies for Children2000Report [PDF] Business Leaders as Legislative Advocates for ChildrenMargaret Blood and Melissa Ludtke, Strategies for Children1999Report [PDF]