Resources
Local Coordination and Collaboration through ESSA: A Multi-Year Evaluation
This evaluation outlines the impact of two years of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) work (2017-2019), lessons learned, and recommendations for future work.
CCDBG Funding in Coronavirus Relief Bill Summary by EducationCounsel
Coronavirus Relief Bill Summary by EducationCounsel
Final April 2020 Budget Summary, with Comparison of Governor, House, Senate Proposals
Comparison of Governor, House, Senate proposals for use of federal CARES Act funds for COVID-19 relief. Includes final budget allocations.
Resource: Early Childhood Population Measures Scan – Child Trends
First 2000 Day Brochure
First 2000 Days Infographic
This infographic/fact sheet highlights why military, business and law enforcement leaders are calling for greater investments in young children to ensure our national security, build our economic well-being and reduce crime.
ISSUE BRIEF: Supporting Strong Families and Communities for North Carolina Babies and Toddlers
This issue brief shares the results of a self-assessment of state-level policies around supporting babies' and toddlers' families and communities. Research demonstrates that when these policies are in place, babies and toddlers are more likely to thrive.
Think Babies™ Fact Sheet: Census 2020
Census population estimates have a big impact on North Carolina’s federal funding for family supports as well as the fairness of our local resource allocation. Every family missed in the census results in a loss for North Carolina. Young children have been undercounted in the past, so it’s critical that we reach their families to ensure that Census 2020 accurately reflects North Carolina’s needs.
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census
A fact sheet from the US Department of Commerce.