A recent study examined whether students entering kindergarten who received Judy Center services were better prepared than students who did not. This report includes data demonstrating the impact statewide efforts have had in helping young children enter school ready to learn

As part of the Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant, MSDE has revised its workforce competency framework for child care professionals and developed a new one to update the workforce on best practices and effective early learning strategies. The Framework will be the new guidance for early childhood educators, including those working in licensed child care programs and school age care.

A report for the Maryland General Assembly, House Appropriations Committee. A Social Impact Bond (SIB) is an innovative financing mechanism that brings together public and private agencies and funders to create incentives for providers to achieve better outcomes at lower costs