A good start: advances in early childhood development

A special issue to mark the 50th anniversary of the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s first grant in early childhood, this edition of Early Childhood Matters surveys the state of the early childhood field, reflecting on what we know and what are the priorities for the future.

Guest-edited by Joan Lombardi, it includes contributions from experts on a range of subjects including brain science, nutrition, home visiting, parent support, pre-primary, fatherhood, emergency contexts, children with disabilities, measurement and leadership.

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The views expressed in Early Childhood Matters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Van Leer Foundation. Work featured is not necessarily funded by the Van Leer Foundation.

Reproduction of articles by photocopying or electronic means for non-commercial purposes is permitted. However, it is requested that the author, Early Childhood Matters and Van Leer Foundation are cited as the source of the information. Permission must be obtained to use photos.

ISSN 1387-9553

Cover: Young African American father holding his baby girl.
Photo: © iStock.com/sam74100

Early Childhood Matters is also published in Spanish: Espacio para la Infancia (ISSN 1566-6476).

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Guest editor

Joan Lombardi

Current-Principal Advisor and Adjunct Professor, Stanford Center on Early Childhood, Guest Editor from 2015-2019, Early Childhood Matters

Series editor

Teresa Moreno

Consultant editor

Andrew Wright

Text editor

Margaret Mello

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