Helping All Children Learn and Thrive

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The first 10 years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period that impacts all that follows. Opportunity and achievement gaps begin early for millions of children who live in families with low or below poverty-level incomes. Across the country EDC’s First 10 initiative is supporting community partnerships in building on families’ strengths, improving outcomes for thousands of children.

A Theory of Action to Drive Change

First 10 Theory of Action

The First 10 Theory of Action outlines the goals and objectives that First 10 Schools and Communities should support, the kinds of schools and community institutions they are trying to build, and the roles these partnerships play in supporting these goals… Learn More

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Summer Matters: First 10 Activities for Children and Families

The last First 10 Network Meeting of the 2024-2025 school was held in May. This session focused on sharing fresh ideas and practical materials to help First 10...
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Early Math Learning Through Games

Our March First 10 Network Meeting showcased the early math work being done through the York First 10 Partnership and EDC’s Young Mathematicians (YM). YM has...
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