Research shows kindergarten readiness shapes learning years later. UBC early-childhood development expert Dr. Magdalena Janus shares tips for making the transition as easy as 1-2-3. Across Canada, thousands of children are getting ready to step into classrooms for the first time. It’s an exciting milestone, but the transition to kindergarten can also be a stressful … Continued

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Gadermann and Dr. Eva Oberle as interim Co-Directors of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), effective to September 30, 2027. Drs. Gadermann and Oberle will take on this role while Dr. Mariana Brussoni is on a one-year administrative leave. Dr. Gadermann is an associate professor … Continued

New UBC research highlights importance of ensuring children and families receive the care and resources they need. Children born to mothers with congenital heart disease are more likely to experience developmental challenges by the time they start school, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the Karolinska … Continued

New national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools A national coalition has released Canada’s new standard for substance-use prevention, education and intervention in K–12 schools. The new framework, part of an initiative called Anchoring Change, provides evidence-based direction for schools across the country to support young people navigating an ever more complex … Continued