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New Report: When the Playground Was Coated in Ash
March 2026 Newsletter: Building This Work Together
E3C Faculty Book Talk: Dr. Bruce Fuller—Debating Childhood and Preschool
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 3:30–5:00 pm, Berkeley Way West, 3rd Floor
Join us for a faculty-led conversation celebrating Berkeley School of Education professor emeritus Bruce Fuller’s new book,...Read more about E3C Faculty Book Talk: Dr. Bruce Fuller—Debating Childhood and Preschool
E3C Incubator Grant Awardees to Advance Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood (E3C) Incubator Grants. We are deeply grateful to the Heising-Simons Foundation and the Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation for their generous support, which made these incubator grants...Read more about E3C Incubator Grant Awardees to Advance Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood
E3C Scholars Publish Study on LEGO Robotics in Early Education
Congratulations to Drs. Jabari Mahiri, Alison Munzer, and Ilke Bayazitli on the publication of their new article, “STEM and SEL for Four and Five-...Read more about E3C Scholars Publish Study on LEGO Robotics in Early Education
New Policy Brief: Zero to Three: A Vision for Universal Child Care in California
New PACE Commentary: Making California’s Early Childhood Investments Work for Families
E3C Year-End Update
New Policy Brief: Pre-K Pivot?
Public schools host a rising count of children in transitional kindergarten (TK) classrooms across Los Angeles County. This school year, 2025–26, marks the first that all children, 4 years of age, are eligible for free TK—a new grade level in the schools. In this brief, we examine how the...Read more about New Policy Brief: Pre-K Pivot?
Reflections on the Fall 2025 Colloquium: Reimagining Systems for Early Childhood Equity and Excellence
This fall, UC Berkeley’s Institute of Human Development (IHD) and Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood (E3C) co-hosted the Reimagining Systems for Early Childhood Equity and Excellence colloquium—a five-part, integrative series exploring how interdisciplinary research, leadership, and...Read more about Reflections on the Fall 2025 Colloquium: Reimagining Systems for Early Childhood Equity and Excellence
The Truth About DEI: Why a New White Paper Matters in This Moment
Across the country, debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have intensified—creating confusion, concern, and uncertainty for many organizations committed to advancing fairness and opportunity. In this rapidly shifting landscape, a new white paper from UC Berkeley School of Law’s...Read more about The Truth About DEI: Why a New White Paper Matters in This Moment
Announcing Grant Opportunities for Early Childhood
We’re excited to announce a new round of funding opportunities to advance equity-driven research, policy, and practice in early childhood. Fellowships and seed grants ($2,000–$10,000) are available to eligible members of the UC Berkeley community. Learn more about each opportunity below and join...Read more about Announcing Grant Opportunities for Early Childhood
New Policy Brief: What Works for Universal Preschool in Los Angeles?
L.A. residents already enjoy a colorful and multilingual society. Fully 55 percent of Angelenos speak a language other than English at home. Local educators and institutions are meeting this reality—preparing early-childhood teachers and enriching classrooms with this linguistic rainbow in mind...Read more about New Policy Brief: What Works for Universal Preschool in Los Angeles?
Announcing the Fall 2025 Colloquium Line-Up
Co-hosted by UC Berkeley Institute of Human Development and Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood, Reimagining Systems for Early Childhood Equity and Excellence is a five-part, integrative series exploring how interdisciplinary research, leadership, and community partnerships...Read more about Announcing the Fall 2025 Colloquium Line-Up