Katharine Stevens unpacks a study showing that universal state-run preschool is likely to cause long-term harm to children overall.

Research tells us that the achievement gap doesn’t originate in schools; a half century of history tells us it can’t be closed by schools either.

Dr. Judith Van Ginkel, president of Every Child Succeeds in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Katharine Stevens to explain how her organization uses home visits to ensure that vulnerable parents can provide a safe home where their children can thrive.

Dr. Beatrice Beebe joins Katharine Stevens to discuss her pioneering research on the surprisingly sophisticated communication between young babies and their caretakers.

New Horizon Academy CEO Chad Dunkley sits down with Katharine Stevens to explain what's key to providing high-quality childcare, the important role of for-profit providers, and what he sees as a constructive federal role in ensuring good childcare for all children who need it.

Dr. Stephanie Carlson explains how the development of executive function skills in early childhood profoundly affects lifelong ability and achievement.

A scientific revolution is changing the way scientists and researchers think about how early life experiences affect genetic predispositions.

Photojournalist Chris Arnade joins Katharine Stevens to explain why he abandoned his Wall Street banking job to chronicle the lives of 'forgotten Americans,' and what he's learned from five years spent traveling across the country.

It's now well known that a pregnant woman’s physical well-being can affect the health of her fetus. Recent research shows that her mental health, too, has a much greater effect than previously recognized.