1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

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Erikson Institute

6 episodes

3 months ago

From the launch of Head Start to the Preschool for All initiative, to new discoveries in early brain development, the past 60 years have been transformative for the field of early childhood. Yet, America has no national system for early care and education—parents are faced with a patchwork of programs and policies whose shortcomings have been highlighted by the pandemic.  Erikson Institute, a graduate school in early childhood, was co-founded by early childhood educator, scholar, and activist Barbara Taylor Bowman 55 years ago. Erikson’s rich history and the impact of the pandemic inspired Erikson to propose a podcast series looking at the history of early care and education, with an eye to what a more equitable and just system could look like for the future. Our series is titled, “1,800 Days: the story of early childhood in the US” because the first 1,800 days of every child’s life – the time from birth to entering kindergarten – is the most intense period of development in every person’s lifetime. Hosted by Natalie Moore—renowned author (The South Side) and reporter (WBEZ public radio) specializing in race, class, and communities--“1,800 Days” will feature experts in the field—from national figures like Barbara to dedicated professionals working on the front lines.  The series will inform early childhood educators, caregivers, and students; policy makers, advocates and parents.

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1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Over the course of the previous episodes, we’ve taken a look at the history of early childhood education, from its early beginnings to how the field has changed over time. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the most recent developments in the field, including bilingual and ESL programs. We’ll learn more about continuing research in brain science and social emotional learning. Finally, we’ll take a glimpse at the future of the field of early childhood care and education, including action steps to alleviate some of the most pervasive, systemic issues underlying the industry.

3 years ago

39 minutes 10 seconds

1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

Post-Head Start

In the 1980s and 1990s, women joined the workforce in droves, creating a larger need for childcare at a time when options varied widely in quality and availability. Along with Head Start, there were private preschools, childcare programs and traditional nursery schools, mostly held in churches or community centers. There was also more acknowledgement of the long-term effects of childcare and preschool on academics and social behavior through more expansive research and longitudinal studies. In this episode, we’ll explore the perceived impact of having children participate in early childhood education programs and the best strategy to maximize those benefits.

3 years ago

36 minutes 39 seconds

1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

The Growth of Head Start

The creation of the Head Start program was a turning point for early childhood care and education in the U.S.. It was a national effort that promoted childhood development services for children in communities with limited resources, with the goal of improving social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. In this episode, we’ll hear about how and why Head Start was created. We’ll hear from opposing perspectives and the initial pushback against the program. Finally, we’ll hear about the long-term ramifications of the program, and a touching teacher/student story that illustrates Head Start's impact on individual children.

3 years ago

36 minutes 29 seconds

1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

From Slavery to Head Start

Childcare in America has been disproportionately provided by women of color. Since the first enslaved people arrived in 1619, women of color have been tasked with caring for the children of the affluent. Even after emancipation, indeed to the present day, the childcare sector has been dominated by women of color. In this episode we trace the development of the childcare industry in the United States from the days of slavery leading up to the creation of Head Start. We’ll ask how popular culture helped to perpetuate the image of the woman of color providing childcare and how community values influenced early childhood education over time.

3 years ago

41 minutes 43 seconds

1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

Pandemic: Informal Structures of Childcare

In this episode, we’ll look at how the inequities in the childcare system appear in two different situations in Chicago. We’ll look at the importance of the first years of life through the lens of the pandemic’s psychological toll on young children. Finally, we’ll discuss some of the informal structures that have developed due to the childcare gap.

3 years ago

35 minutes 24 seconds

1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.

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Join Natalie Moore, Erikson Institute and PRX for 1,800 Days: The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S. , a five-part podcast series. We will take a deep dive into the first 1,800 days of every child’s life, from birth to kindergarten. We will look at the past, present and future of America's early care and education system, and the children who live with the fallout. Episodes begin February 28, wherever you get your podcasts.

3 years ago

3 minutes 29 seconds