The Children's Equity Project Blog Closing opportunity gaps and advancing equity in all of the systems that impact the lives of children and families. How Should Dual Language Learners Be Assessed for Disabilities? Learn how dual language learners should be assessed for disabilities, why bilingual assessment matters, and how to distinguish language differences from disabilities.Read Blog Why Bilingual Staff Matter in Head Start: Language Access Bilingual staff in Head Start support dual language learners, family engagement, language access, child development and equitable early learning.Read Blog Why Home Language Matters: Supporting Bilingual Children Learn why home language matters for bilingual children and how supporting a child's first language can strengthen English, literacy and learning.Read Blog Benefits of Bilingual Education for Young Children: What Research Says Discover the benefits of bilingual education for young children, including language, literacy, cognitive, academic, and long-term benefits of bilingualism.Read Blog Dual Language Education vs. English-Only: What Does Research Say? What does research say about dual language education vs. English-only instruction? Explore the evidence on English acquisition, literacy, math, and bilingualism.Read Blog Head Start Inclusion: Supporting Children With Disabilities Learn how Head Start supports children with disabilities through inclusive learning, individualized supports, family partnerships, and coordinated services.Read Blog Head Start and Discipline: How Emotional Safety Protects Young Children Learn how Head Start protects children's emotional and physical health through discipline protections, mental health supports, health care, nutrition and safety standardsRead Blog Head Start, Dual Language Learners, and Children With Disabilities: Why Inclusive Early Learning Matters Learn how Head Start supports dual language learners and children with disabilities, and how Head Start standards compare with state child care licensing requirements.Read Blog Child Care Ratios and Quality: How Lower Adult-to-Child Ratios Support Young Children Learn why adult-to-child ratios matter in early childhood education and how Head Start ratios compare with state child care licensing standards across the U.S.Read Blog How Head Start Serves as America’s Child Health Safety Net Head Start provides universal screenings, nutritious meals, and mental health consultations to 750k+ kids. Read CEP’s analysis of Head Start’s health footprint.Read Blog How Head Start Leads the Nation in Serving Children with Disabilities While 33% of preschoolers with disabilities are in segregated settings, Head Start guarantees 100% inclusion. Read the latest findings from the Children's Equity Project.Read Blog Beyond the Classroom: Why Head Start Is the Lifeline Keeping Rural America Standing Over 50% of Americans live in child care deserts. Learn how Head Start serves as essential infrastructure for rural families, working parents, and local economies.Read Blog The Economic & Social Case for Head Start: Why Restricting Access Hurts All Communities Discover CEP’s latest findings on Head Start’s economic ROI and why restricting educational access for immigrant children harms overall social and economic health.Read Blog Can Head Start Turn Around Falling NAEP Math and Reading Scores? What the Evidence Shows As NAEP reading and math scores decline nationwide, new CEP research reveals how Head Start provides the foundation children need for lifelong academic success.Read Blog What Are the Head Start Eligibility Requirements in 2026? What Families and Policy Leaders Need to Know Looking for Head Start eligibility requirements or application steps? Learn how Head Start supports early learning, academic success, and how administrative barriers impact families.Read Blog How Education Vouchers Affect Public School Funding: What the Research Shows Learn how education vouchers affect public school funding, teacher shortages, school resources, and educational opportunity across the United States.Read Blog Who Uses School Vouchers? New Data on Income, Race, Disability, and Geography Explore the latest data on voucher users by income, race, disability, and geography, and what it means for education policy.Read Blog School Choice vs. Public Education: Understanding the Education Voucher Debate Explore the school choice debate, including education vouchers, accountability, civil rights protections, and public education funding. Learn what current research says.Read Blog What Are Education Vouchers? A Complete Guide to School Voucher Programs Learn what education vouchers are, how school voucher programs work, who qualifies, and what research says about their impact on public education.Read Blog Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) Explained: How They Work and What Families Should Know Learn what Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are, how they work, who qualifies, and how ESA programs are reshaping education funding nationwide.Read Blog School Choice vs. School Vouchers: What's the Difference? Learn the difference between school choice and school vouchers, including how charter schools, ESAs, magnet schools, and tax-credit scholarships compare.Read Blog School Vouchers vs. Public School Funding: How Voucher Programs Affect Education Budgets Learn how school voucher programs interact with public school funding, how education dollars are allocated, and what research says about their impact on public education.Read Blog History of School Voucher Programs in the U.S.: From Early Proposals to Modern Expansion Explore the history of school voucher programs in the United States, from early proposals to today's expansion of universal voucher and ESA programs.Read Blog Which States Have Universal Voucher Programs? (2026 Guide) Discover which states have universal education voucher programs, how eligibility varies, and what these policies mean for public education funding and school choice.Read Blog
