Time for Change (In My Own Little Corner of the World)

On this historic day, with inaugural festivities still ringing in my ears, I happen to have a minute to announce a change of my own: I've decided to take a position with the New America Foundation. As of this month, I'm working as a senior policy analyst for its Early Education Initiative. It is a great opportunity for me to extend my writing about child development and the science of learning, while also delving into how pre-K programs work best. My mission is to raise awareness of what sound research can tell us about young learners -- and what they need most in classrooms, on playgrounds, and at home.

I will be writing regularly at Early Ed Watch, New America's blog on early education. But I'll continue to write for general-interest publications about innovations, conundrums and fascinating trends in early childhood research. Sometimes they will intersect with technology and media issues that I have focused on in this blog, in recent presentations and in my book. More often, they will cover a broader spectrum of questions about how children grow and how to give them the richest, most fertile ground for sowing their curiosity, creative spirits and compassion for the world around them.

Don't be surprised if you see this blog go into long periods of hibernation. But please check out Early Ed Watch and pop over to my Web site for recent articles.

Happy Change Day,
Lisa