Evidence Matters Evidence Matters is an ongoing series of short blog posts that summarize current events and research in early childhood policy. If you are interested in contributing or have a topic to investigate, please contact us at [email protected]. Chronic Absenteeism in a Post-Pandemic Era2024-04 By: Marley Loveman-Brown Minnesota is Making Strides in Early Childhood 2023-09 By: Nicole Smerillo, PhD The Pandemic’s Impact on Participants in the Chicago Longitudinal Study at Midlife2021-12 Contributed by HCRC Highly Effective Lesson Planning2022-05 By: Gwendolyn Graham Psychological Well-Being Starts Early2022-04 By: Mirinda Morency Social Determinants of Health in the CLS2022-02 By: Frederique Corcoran Using Collaborative Leadership as a Foundation in ECE Expansion2022-02 By: Jo Rutkiewicz Fostering socio-emotional learning through early childhood education2021-07 By: Christina F. Mondi & Allison Giovanelli Revisiting PreK Scaling for Sustained Effects2021-06 By: Arthur J. Reynolds Small classes ensure that universal preschool gains are sustained2021-04 By: Arthur J. Reynolds Originally published by MinnPost Instructional Continuity from PreK to Kindergarten Matters2021-04 By: Jasmine Ernst & Arthur J. Reynolds Ten Essential Elements of Early Childhood Program Effectiveness 2021-04 By: Arthur J. Reynolds From Bad to Worse: Distress in the Childcare Workforce2021-02 By: Judy A. Temple