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Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 14, 2021 | E8 Communities, Education, Health

Building a strong foundation for children’s success starts with taking a look at where they are now. Enter the Early Development Instrument (EDI), which offers a comprehensive view of how children are developing in neighborhoods and census tracts across...
Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

by Jennifer Glasgow | Dec 7, 2020 | E8 Communities, Education, Health

When building a house it is best to start with a strong foundation. This applies to early brain development as well. The brain develops faster in a child’s first three years than any other time in life, laying the bricks and mortar of future learning and success. A...
Strengthening the Grid Starts with Us

Strengthening the Grid Starts with Us

by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 30, 2020 | Communities, Education, Family, Health

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and sometimes conflicting health guidance, many Arkansans are rightfully concerned about exposing loved ones to potential germs. As a result, some families are postponing, or skipping altogether, critical health care visits. Since...
New Legislative Caucus Formed to Address Child Wellbeing

New Legislative Caucus Formed to Address Child Wellbeing

by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 14, 2020 | Education, Health

In 2020, Arkansas legislators formed the Early Childhood Wellbeing Caucus to inform state lawmakers about ongoing issues and establish a legislative agenda for the Arkansas General Assembly. The caucus is co-chaired by Senator Trent Garner, a Republican, and...
Arkansas Makes Steps Toward Paying for Developmental Screenings

Arkansas Makes Steps Toward Paying for Developmental Screenings

by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 25, 2020 | Health

Arkansas is one of only five states that does not reimburse health care providers for developmental or autism screenings through Medicaid. As a result, many infants and toddlers miss out on needed services. In a significant step forward, the Department of Human...

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