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High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
Research-based guidance and tools to support high-quality preschool curriculum selection and implementation
Supporting Excellence in Early Learning
EdSolutions has developed a suite of public resources that support state, district, and program leaders in strengthening preschool curriculum guidance, selection, and implementation.
These resources build on the landmark 2024 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report, A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum, which synthesizes decades of research and provides actionable guidance for improving early learning outcomes.
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About the Study
The 2024 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report, A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum, calls for a fundamental reimagining of preschool education for children ages 3–5.
It recommends a transition to evidence-based curricula supporting whole-child development, developed through collaborative, equity-driven processes with materials designed to support diverse learners and educators.
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A Guide to
High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
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A Guide to High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
A companion to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum (2024).
There is no shortage of research on early childhood education, but much of it is difficult to access or apply. This guide to the study helps leaders navigate the study's research-based findings and recommendations.
Designed for state and program leaders, curriculum teams, and decision-makers working to improve outcomes for children ages 3 to 5.
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Brief
State preschool leaders
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How State Leaders Can Support Use of High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
Brief
District and Program leaders
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How District and Program Leaders Can Support Use of High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
Brief
State preschool leaders
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A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum: Implications and Opportunities for State Early Education Leaders
Presentation
State preschool teams
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NASEM Guidance on Selecting High-Quality Preschool Curriculum
Evidence review
Curriculum teams
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Evidence Base of Comprehensive Pre-K Curricula
Evidence review
Curriculum teams
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Evidence Base of Domain-Specific Math Pre-K Curricula
Peer-reviewed research
All preschool leaders
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What Does Effective, High-Quality Preschool Curriculum Look Like?
Peer-reviewed research
All preschool leaders
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Teacher Perspectives on Curriculum Selection, Quality, and Use in Public Preschool Classrooms
Peer-reviewed research
All preschool leaders
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Reaching for Consensus About Preschool Curricula
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