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
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
Featured Posts
First 10 Across Maine
During the Maine First 10 Summer Institute, Partnership teams had the opportunity to share brief video highlights of the First 10 activities in their communities....
October 14, 2025
EDC and Alabama Expand Partnership to Improve Children’s Outcomes
This article was originally posted on edc.org. Education Development Center (EDC) has been awarded $1.6 million from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood...
September 18, 2025
Featured Resource
In this K-12 Dive op-ed, David Jacobson highlights how First 10 school-community partnerships focused on children and families can provide coordinated support that changes lives.
