Relevant to every family and school in every country
On December 13, 2023, advocates from around the world joined primary Declaration author Julian Gresser to share some of their experiences and materials as well as their thoughts and ideas for using the Declaration to increase awareness in their co
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Helping to change the conversation
From the website below:
This retrospective report tells the history of how the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child came to be, what its impact has been, how its members work, and why the Council has made a difference.
“For the past decade, a d
Inequalities between rich and poor areas and white and black communities widening, according to child mortality data
From the Guardian Newspaper:
'Black babies in England are almost three times more likely to die than white babies after death rates surged in the last year, according to figures that
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‘...these three principles can guide decision-makers as they choose among policy alternatives, design new approaches, and shift existing practice...’
Extract:
'The science of child development and the core capabilities of resilient adults point to a set of “design principles” that policymaker
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Reports and studies Education
From the website below:
The study explores the ways in which knowledge can be created and shared to promote the transition from special education to inclusive education systems. It provides a collection of 16 case studies from 11 European countries, ranging from day-to-
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Keilty, B (2020)
From summary:
Research has demonstrated the importance of assessment and intervention that focuses on the social interactions, physical features, and temporal environments of everyday family routines that make up the child’s learning environment.
The social environment is the intera
‘...no one understands the lived experiences of children better than children themselves’
Report on Children’s perceptions of poverty in four EU Member States
Extracts:
'Eurochild published its first report on Child Poverty, which provides an overview of the situation on the ground in Bulgari
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'People of color receive unequal treatment when they engage in systems like health care and education...'
From Center on the Developing Child:
Years of scientific study have shown us that, when children’s stress response systems remain activated at high levels for long periods, it can have a
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