The Challenge
Research has shown that skills accumulated in childhood positively affect later learning—and that disadvantages encountered early in life increase over time. Curriculums that support child development and align their competencies with the new reality of the 21st century may foster long-lasting improvements to Canadian society.
Our Purpose
Our researchers are investigating how children develop skills, and the reasons why many fall behind, in order to identify effective, efficient ways to support them. At the same time, our lab is developing programs and services that more equitably ensure that all children achieve their potential.
Our Research Pillars
Pillar 1:
Examine
Data
We analyze skills development in kids, and ascertain how those skills build on each other over time.
Pillar 2:
Test Programs
We collect and test programs and practices that show promising results for child skill development.
Pillar 3:
Analyze Policies
We interpret and explain the implications of our findings to support effective policy responses.
Plan of Action
The Results
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Curricula
Instructional best practices
Toolkits
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Instructional best practices
Guidelines
Summaries of evidence
Training materials
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Peer-reviewed research papers
Policy briefs
Reports