ECE Policy
WFC is committed to research, consultation & training that contribute to ECE policies that meet the needs of working families and young children. WFC works directly with policymakers and advocates to develop initiatives responsive to policy questions, and conducts independent research on important policies.
Projects
Covid-19 and Gender Equality Webinar
Early Childhood Care and Education During the Pandemic
Child Care Challenges
Watch Dr. Robeson's presentation, "Child care challenges among mothers of young children in Massachusetts: An exploratory Analysis"
- recorded September 29, 2020
ECE Policy in the U.S.
Listen to a WFC presentation on ECE Policy in the U.S. or view the presentation slides.
Buildings and Classrooms
Does classroom arrangement, air quality, the building itself matter for children? Read about our research here.
This research was cited in the report, Considerations in Conducting Child Care and Early Education Facilities Needs Assessments, from The Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education, a project of Child Trends, ICF, and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation of the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Massachusetts QRIS Validation Study
The Massachusetts QRIS Validation Study, led by Joanne Roberts, Ph.D., in collaboration with UMass Donahue Institute, involved the collection of quality observations and child assessments in ECE programs participating in the QRIS system. Roberts oversaw the quality observations, conducted the revised data analyses and prepared the final report the QRIS Validation Study findings to EEC. The project also makes recommendations for revisions to the MA QRIS to EEC and shares the findings with relevant stakeholders.