StoryPark, The Power of Friendships in Early Childhood An interview with Jane Bertrand about friendships in early childhood education settings. Jane discusses how to set up environments that encourage children’s play and learning with each other.

Atkinson Centre, The Cost of Inequity and the Role of Early Childhood Education Summer Institute 2017 keynote speaker, Craig Alexander, then Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada.

The Offord Centre, ECI and the Early Years A short video explaining the Early Development Instrument (EDI).

Atkinson Centre, Time for Preschool A look into the lives of young children in early childhood education programs.

Margaret McCain on the Importance of Early Childhood EducationThe Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, a champion of Canada’s youngest citizens, describes why early childhood education is so important. 

The Role of Public Policies in Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Download The Role of Public Policies in Promoting Equity in Early Childhood from Global Report on Equity and Early Childhood Global Consultative Group Ed. Abbie Raikes. Kerry McCuaig, Emis Akbari, and Jane Bertrand

Outdoor Play Strategy The Lawson Foundation is working to advance outdoor play and ECE in Canada across policy, practice, and research.   Read more

Economist Craig Alexander describes the economic benefits of investing in the next generation of workers.

Science of Early Child Development (SECD): Educa a Tu Hijo (Educate Your Child) A 24-minute documentary that describes early childhood and family programs in Cuba. These programs contribute to Cuba’s high literacy and well-being outcomes, in spite of widespread poverty.

Science of Early Child Development (SECD): The Long Reach of Early Childhood A short documentary (9 ½ minutes) that explains why early experiences reach forward and influence lifelong learning, behaviour, and health. It includes interviews with Dr. Fraser Mustard and international scientific researchers.