Learn more about First 10 through this collection of key introductory resources on First 10. Download the First 10 Flyer.
How First 10 Supports Children and Families Through Systemic Change
Transforming Communities through School-Early Childhood Zones and Hubs: A Call to Action (Capita, 2026)
This call to action by David Jacobson calls on school districts to partner with early childhood providers and community organizations before kindergarten, asks policymakers and funders to invest not only in individual programs, but also in the infrastructure that connects them, and calls on communities to organize around shared geography and shared responsibility for children and families.
Strong Communities, Thriving Children: The Power of School–Early Childhood Zones and Hubs to Drive Change (Stanford Center on Early Childhood, 2026)
This paper by David Jacobson describes how early childhood programs can form an infrastructure to help existing programs work together more effectively to support young children and families.
The Power of First 10 Partnerships (Early Learning Nation/The74, March 16, 2023)
In this two-part interview, David Jacobson describes the First 10 Approach and offers examples of First 10 work.
Four Strategies for Getting the First 10 Years of a Child’s Life Right (Education Week, 2020)
David Jacobson outlines four important steps that successful First 10 schools and communities have taken to improve outcomes for children and families.
First 10 Works. Evaluation & Case Studies
AIR Evaluation of First 10 in Michigan (American Institutes for Research, 2023)
This evaluation brief shares findings from the first year of implementation in Michigan communities, including successes and challenges.
First 10 in Rhode Island: Evaluation Findings (EDC, 2024)
This evaluation describes First 10 progress in the communities of East Providence, Johnston, and Woonsocket.
Case Study: Building Systems that Work: First 10 in East Providence, RI (EDC, 2023)
This case study describes the successful strategies that a strong First 10 partnership in Rhode Island implemented.
Questions?
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