Early learning and care impact analysis 1 Sep 10 - Study by economist Robert Fairholm finds that "early learning with extended day child care options provides a greater economic benefit than any other sector of the economy."

Private money in public schools 1 Sep 10 - Report from People for Education shows that Ontario schools rely on over half a billion dollars in fundraising, donations, user fees and other charges to augment provincial funding.

Foundations of lifelong health are built in early childhood 1 Sep 10 - Report from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child Health finds "health in the earliest years lays the groundwork for a lifetime of vitality"; authors recommend that "high-quality early care and education programs can promote health and prevent disease".

Child care support for student parents in community college is crucial for success, but supply and funding are inadequate 1 Sep 10 - Survey by the US Institute for Women's Policy Research finds that over a quarter of students at colleges are parents; college centres struggle to meet demand for care.

Children in Europe -- Playing outside: Why does it matter? 25 Aug 10 - Latest issue of Children in Europe examines the use of outdoor space across the EU and the benefits that unstructured play and the natural environment offer to young children.