UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Newsletter

 

Support us Remembering Frances Campbell Frances Campbell, PhD, a former longtime senior scientist at FPG and an internationally recognized expert on the transformative impact of early childhood education, died August 25, 2024, at 91. Campbell began her career as a clinical psychologist and came to FPG to help lead and evaluate the Abecedarian Project. She remained at FPG until her retirement at 88 and was an essential part of FPG’s history and growth, and her body of work is an enduring example of the influence FPG has on the lives of the children and families in North Carolina and beyond. Read the full story New Research from FPG New project focuses on supporting early autism interventions for toddlers Committed to delivering early intervention services in a family-centered way, Jessica Amsbary is leading a new project, “Empowering Culturally Diverse Families in Early Autism Intervention for Toddlers.” Amsbary, a TA specialist at FPG, is collaborating with Jessica Kinard at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. Read the full story Project aims to improve kindergarten experiences for every child Kindergarten is a foundational year in a child’s education, providing a bridge from early childhood experiences to the early grades. While kindergarten is an important time for young children to learn and practice a variety of skills, there has been little focus on this stage of education. To address this, a team from FPG launched a one-year project called Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge. Read the full story FPG Profile Series Spotlight FPG is comprised of an amazing community of scholars, scientists, and specialists dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families through interdisciplinary research, evaluation, implementation, technical assistance, and outreach. Click on the names below to learn more about five of our incredible community members. Tamara Robertson Nathan Jorgensen Stephanie Kennedy Paula Grubbs Kylie Garber Recent Publications ECERS-3: Identifying Gaps and Equity Challenges: Final Recommendations for Authors of the ECERS-4 Polygenic Risk, Childhood Abuse and Gene X Environment Interactions With Depression Development From Middle to Late Adulthood: A U.S. National Life-Course Study Reporting and Analyzing Demographics in U.S.-American Early STEM Intervention Literature: A Systematic Review A Just Recovery: Weathering the Storm in Freedmen’s Town: An Exploration of Residents’ Cultural Resilience Through Defiance Unpacking the Prevalence: A Warning Against Overstating the Recently Narrowed Gap for Black Autistic Youth A Journey to More Inclusive Classrooms: ECTA’s Partnership with Illinois Centering Students’ Voices on School Counseling Support A Comparison of Three Executive Function Batteries in a Preschool-Aged Sample A Survey and Content Analysis of the Quality of Behavior Guidance Policies in Tennessee Early Childhood Programs Designing Inclusive Computational Thinking Learning Trajectories for the Youngest Learners FPG & NC DCDEE hold pre-K summit To kick off the upcoming development of state-wide resources on math, literacy and social emotional learning for North Carolina pre-K providers, leaders from FPG, in partnership with the NC DCDEE, recently co-hosted “Embracing Joy in pre-K Literacy, Math, and Socioemotional Learning NC pre-K Summit." Learn more about the summit. 2024 McKinney Scholars This year, the McKinney Scholars Program welcomed two stellar students―Zairen Jackson and Sydney Shepherd. The program, which honors Marvin H. McKinney, PhD, a former postdoctoral fellow at FPG, and longtime educator and collaborator, was established to offer hands-on research experience in child development to undergraduate students from North HBCUs. Just before the 2024 summer program wrapped up, Jackson and Shepherd spoke with us about their experiences as McKineey scholars. Read the full story 2024 implementation interns FPG recently wrapped up its fifth annual Summer Graduate Internship Program in Implementation Practice, a paid opportunity for masters' and doctoral students. The program, which is designed to create a challenging and meaningful professional experience, exposes interns to implementation practice and research across a variety of fields and practice settings. This year's interns, Alden Parker and Tori Wierzchowski, took time to reflect on the internship program and answer a few questions. Read the full story FPG in the Media Child care shortage isn’t a new problem; advocates decry decades of inadequate public money | NC Health News How Much Does Diversity Factor Into Black Family Childcare? | Gallup News 25% of Black Parents Agree: Transportation a Childcare Barrier | Gallup News Most Black Parents Discuss Racial Challenges With Children | Gallup News Discrimination Takes Less Toll on Socially Connected Black Parents | Gallup News Episode 171: Empowering Black Voices In Autism Research | Behavior Speak State Lines | PBS North Carolina Summer Brain-Building Tips for Parents and Caregivers | Early Learning Nation America in Black, Season 2, Episode 6 | BET Green Spaces May Improve Kids’ Mental Health | NIH News in Health Home-school connection, cultural responsiveness bridge kindergarten racial/ethnic gaps | ELN News See all of our recent media mentions For more news stories and information about our projects, publications, and resources, be sure to visit our website. 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