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A space for research summaries, education trends, and evidence-informed reporting — focused on children birth to age five.

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We publish original, plain-language analysis of early childhood education research and trends — with practical “what this means” takeaways for families and educators.

• Research summaries translated into actionable guidance (home + classroom).
• Education trends affecting preschool and early learning settings.
• Development from birth–5, including SEL, language, physical development, and learning standards.

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New Research Highlights Growing Importance of STEAM in Early Childhood Classrooms

A 2026 research-style overview of STEAM in early learning — including teacher confidence, problem-based learning, and family engagement.

Published: Feb 20, 2026 · Author: Vanessa Murray

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February 2026

• New Research Highlights Growing Importance of STEAM in Early Childhood Classrooms

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Credentials: All news-style reports are authored by Vanessa Murray, an early childhood educator and trauma-informed early learning professional (Minnesota).

Contact: EarlyLearningMadeEasyMsVanessa@Gmail.com

About: Learn more about the mission and background on the About page.

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