Carnegie Corp. Presses Early-Years Policies

By Deborah L. Cohen

Washington

Calling the birth-to-3 age span the most critical period in a child's development but the most neglected by policymakers, an expert panel is proposing a broad blueprint for improvements in education, child and health care, and community services to support young children and their families.

In a report scheduled for release this week, a Carnegie Corporation of New York task force highlights compelling research evidence on the importance of the first...