A Note on This Video Collection
For ten years, New America followed three communities in California: Oakland, Fresno, and East San Jose as they worked to reform their early childhood systems and how teachers are trained. The videos in this collection were produced as part of that decade of interviews and analysis to help the public and policymakers better understand how to improve teaching and learning so young children have a solid foundation for growth and development. These videos document promising efforts to support early childhood educators in San Jose, Fresno, and Oakland.
Supporting Social and Emotional Learning in San Jose
The video below spotlights work by the Franklin-McKinley School District to train pre-K and kindergarten teachers to better support children's social emotional learning.
Supporting Young, Dual Language Learners in Fresno
Below is a video on how educators in Fresno are working together to improve outcomes for dual language learners.
Supporting Families and Informal Providers in Oakland
The video below highlights the school district's work to partner with those who care for children before they enter school: families, friends, and neighbors.
Local Lessons from a Decade of Early Childhood Reform in California
The video below examines ten years of work in three communities in California to build local training programs for teachers and child care providers and the ingredients that led to their success.
Update on May 2, 2025: This page has been updated with a new video examining ten years of work in three California communities.
