Pia Britto, PhD
Assistant Professor AdjunctAbout
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Assistant Professor Adjunct
Biography
She is known internationally for her work in the areas of early
childhood policy and programs in over 40 low and middle income countries for developing integrated systems and policies for early childhood. In particular, she is investigating the role of governance and finance of national systems in achieving equity, access and quality. Dr. Britto has also been involved in several early intervention program evaluations in Africa and Asia, including a six country evaluation of an innovative approach to improve school readiness. Other aspects of her international work include the conceptualization of a measurement model for quality early childhood services and measuring and implementing the school readiness paradigm - ready children, ready families and ready schools, and understanding the best modalities to support parenting. Most recently, Dr. Britto is involved in research that is examining the relationship between early childhood and peace building. Nationally, within the United States, Dr. Britto is known for her scientific work on young children's early literacy development, and more recently, on understanding issues of identity development of Muslim and Arab children. Dr. Britto obtained her doctoral degree in developmental psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the recipient of several national and international grants and awards in recognition for her work and has published numerous books, articles, chapters and reports, and has presented extensively at conferences, meetings and workshops (academic and non-academic) around the world.
Appointments
Child Study Center
Assistant Professor AdjunctPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- PhD
- Columbia University (1999)
Research
Overview
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Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Links & Media
Media
- July 2012: Pia Rebello Britto, PhD and Summer Research Team at UNICEF, NYC
- Global ECD Polices and Programs (EZC) 2010-2012
- World Day Prayer and Action for Children, United Nations, NYC, Nov. 18, 2011
- Yale Day 2011 - Visiting students from Al Huda and Alhamra Academies, Al-Noor School, Yale MSA and ASA, Yale Chaplain's Office and the Mann Ana Team
- Angola 2011
- Bellagio, Italy 2011
- Lao PDR: Brandon Ogbunugafor, Adrian Cerezo, Pia Rebello Britto
- Lao PDR
- Uganda 2010
- Kuala Lumpur 2009
News
- March 24, 2021Source: Medium
A giant in his field: A global tribute to the life & legacy of child welfare pioneer, Edward Zigler
- April 30, 2020
The promise of parent-child education programs on improving parenting practices and reducing stress in conflict-exposed families
- November 25, 2018
Conference to Explore Effect of Early Childhood Development on World Peace
- March 14, 2018
Special edition of health journal focuses on the early child development promise for peace