Connecting Cradle to Career: Why Universities Need to Care About Early Childhood

June 17, 2020

A smiling woman hugs a baby with curly hair while holding another baby with blond hair on her lap in a colorful, indoor setting.

Connecting Cradle to Career: Why Universities Need to Care About Early Childhood

Duration: 1 hour, 1 minute
Status: Now available on demand

When we talk about societal well-being, we often focus on outcomes like education, employment, and income. But what about the early inputs that shape those outcomes? Cradle-to-career (C2C) strategies aim to invest across the entire lifespan, starting in early childhood—and universities are increasingly finding their place in this work.

In this recorded conversation, leaders from two universities share how they are bridging the gap between early childhood and higher education. From convening local stakeholders to initiating equity-focused research initiatives, they demonstrate how institutions of higher learning can become vital partners in early childhood systems.

Explore:

  • The evolving role of universities in cradle-to-career planning
  • How the University of the Pacific is convening and funding community efforts
  • Adelphi University’s research-based movement to support minority language learners and build a culture of inclusion

Presenters:

Three people smiling: a woman with short brown hair and gold earrings on the left, a gray-haired man in a suit in the center, and a woman with long dark hair and a white top on the right.