Our work focuses on:
- Enhancing early childhood systems to better support young children and families
- Expanding equitable pathways for the early childhood workforce, including access to professional development and career opportunities
- Engaging families and communities through culturally, historically, and linguistically responsive research and practice
- Addressing structural inequities that limit opportunities for children and families
By translating research into actionable insights for communities, advocates, and policymakers, we work to promote healthy child development, economic stability for families, and a well-prepared and fairly compensated early childhood workforce.
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National Center for Children in Poverty
Housed within the Straus Institute, the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP), is a leading source of research and policy information on children and families experiencing poverty.
NCCP reports, data, and policy scans provide policymakers, advocates, and community leaders with clear, evidence-based information to understand the challenges facing families and identify policies and practices that can reduce economic hardship and improve outcomes for children and families.
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Research and Expertise in Early Childhood
The Straus Institute unites researchers and scholars to advance equitable early childhood systems. Through multidisciplinary research, we examine the policies and practices that shape opportunities and outcomes for children, families, and educators.
Led by Dr. Sara Amadon, inaugural executive director, our team brings deep expertise, cultural humility, and a strong commitment to justice in action.
How Our Work Creates Impact
