New early childhood development resources, top studies of 2016, and welcome to 2017!
January 2017
Executive Summary
Words of Inspiration from Martin Luther King, Jr. Executive Director Paul Mattessich reflects on how words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have inspired and motivated him to do work that improves the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Senior Research Manager Richard Chase responded to a recent Pioneer Press editorial supporting early-learning scholarships as a means of increasing access to high-quality early education. In his commentary, Chase shares practical, research-based strategies -- beyond early education -- that would contribute to universal healthy development. Read it now.
Early Childhood Risk and Reach Want to learn more about how your county is doing on various indicators of early childhood development? Check out the new Risk and Reach section of Minnesota Compass. It takes a county by county look at potential risks to the healthy development of young children and the reach of public services to address areas of need.
Check it out.
Most-Read of 2016
Catch up on studies and blog posts you may have missed in 2016.
4. Characteristics of Community Innovation Ryan Evans explores what innovation looks like when it takes place in a community, among neighbors, schools, organizations, local and regional government, and businesses.
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Recently Published
Home Renovation Needs of Older Adults Results of a study designed to identify the home improvement needs, and associated costs, of extremely low-income older adult homeowners in Minnesota.
Women's Recovery Services Evaluation results from a five-year, multi-site evaluation of state-funded treatment support and recovery services for pregnant and parenting women who have substance use disorders.
