Related Publications

Data Is a Key Resource in Developing Equitable Pre-K Systems: This blog describes the current landscape of pre-K data and the need for a unifying data framework.

Pre-K Data on Children, Families, and Workforce Members from Focal Populations Can Help Decision Makers Create More Equitable Systems:  This blog describes the research base around the experiences of the six focal populations used in developing the Framework.

A Data-driven Approach to Improve Preschool System Equity: This blog provides an overview of the six system steps and essential questions that can be answered with data when creating equitable preschool systems.

2023 Data Capacity of State-funded Pre-K Programs Across the United States: This publication summarizes findings of a nationwide state-funded pre-K data survey to understand states’ capacity to access, use, and link data.

State-Level Accessibility of Head Start Data Across the United States: This publication summarizes findings from a survey of Head Start State Collaboration Offices (HSCOs) to better understand the types of data that HSCOs and other state preschool leaders can access and how these data are used, disaggregated, and linked with other early childhood and K-12 data.

STEP Forward with Data Framework Launch Webinar: The Early Childhood Data Collaborative at Child Trends hosted a webinar to launch the System Transformation for Equitable Preschools (STEP Forward with Data) Framework. The webinar provided an overview of the development, organization, and use of the Framework. A panel of experts shared how states and communities can leverage the Framework to support their goals. For more information visit the STEP Forward with Data Framework webpage: https://www.childtrends.org/publications/system-transformation-equitable-preschools-step-forward-data-framework