News from PEER

A study led by Yale professors Christina Cipriano and Michael Strambler substantiates the evidence of social and emotional learning (SEL) in supporting student flourishing in school and life.

Michael Strambler, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, is author of the op-ed "Open Inquiry Initiative: The Intellectually Honest Case for Social and Emotional Learning" in Discourse Magazine.

Michael Strambler, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, is co-editor of the book “Social and Emotional Learning in Action” published by Guilford Press, which will be available for purchase on April 18.

Four Yale Department of Psychiatry faculty and affiliates contributed to a statewide study that investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning and well-being and recovery efforts in Connecticut’s schools.

An article written by the founding PEER management team is featured in the January 2023 special issue of Education Policy entitled The Politics of Research-Practice Partnerships.

As part of their work on an CCDF evaluation plan grant, PEER management team members are participating in the PROSPR community of practice, a network convened by ACF OPRE.

The Partnership for Early Education Research (PEER) is pleased to announce new members of the management team. Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) is a new organizational member, while Dr. Heidi Rosenberg of Education Development Center (EDC) is a new organizational representative.

Greater Stamford Parenting Partnership (GSPP) formed in 2021 to expand access to home visiting services for the families of young children. PEER is supporting GSPP in the area of continuous quality improvement.

PEER is launching a CT DOTS reliability study in partnership with the OEC and the RESC Alliance. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed this pilot study several times, and PEER is excited to begin working with eligible early childhood educators.