Early Childhood Education
At Marzano Research, we know that learning begins at birth. Supporting children in their earliest years is critical for the development of social, emotional, and cognitive skills and later school readiness. Our team of early learning experts are dedicated to collaborating with you to understand your unique needs. We help develop actionable solutions that improve outcomes for early childhood systems, programs, and— most importantly—young learners and the people who help them grow.
What’s New in Early Childhood Education

Evaluating Colorado Preschool Program Eligibility Factors
Research has shown that the value of prekindergarten education for young learners is significant. Children who attend preK tend to enjoy greater success later in their academic careers and are statistically less likely to […]
Tips for Early Math Learning
Long before babies are capable of learning number words, they typically demonstrate an ability to distinguish a difference in quantities and notice when objects are larger or smaller than [...]
Colorado Shines Brighter
In late 2018, the Colorado Department of Human Services’ (CDHS’) Office of Early Childhood (OEC) received a $5.8 million Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B–5) from [...]
Meet a Few of Our Experts

Carrie Germeroth
Managing Senior Researcher

Douglas Van Dine
Senior Researcher

Jeanette Joyce
Researcher
How We Can Help
With early learning experts who understand the unique aspects of the field, we offer a variety of supports to help you improve outcomes for young children, from birth through age eight, and those who care for them. We can help you
- Evaluate your early childhood interventions or family services to improve outcomes
- Conduct research to identify instructional approaches associated with child outcomes
- Deliver professional development on evidence-based practices in all domains of early learning
- Review and develop early learning guidelines or program standards
- Align your content or practices with national standards and research
- Develop content resources for teachers, families, and caregivers to support young children in their growth and development
Early Childhood Education Resources
- Early Childhood Math: Number and Operations (Video)
- Early Childhood Math: Geometry, Patterns, Measurements, and Data Analysis (Video)
- Early Childhood Math: Dedicate and Integrate Daily Math Instruction (Video)
- Early Childhood Math: Questioning Strategies (Video)
- Early Childhood Math: Use Progress Monitoring to Build on What Children Know (Video)
- Language, Discussion, and Questions in Early Math (Webinar)
- Formative Assessment and Elementary School Student Academic Achievement: A Review of the Evidence (Report)
- Coaching in Early Mathematics (Article)