In this issue, we're highlighting a study led by The Ohio State University research team that explored links between joint digital media engagement — where parents and children interact with media together — and gains in first-graders’ language and literacy skills.

Also, our Spring Webinar Series continues with presentations on May 4, May 18 and June 1. These one-hour webinars target practitioners and highlight policies and practices to help children maintain early learning success during the critical transition from pre-K to third grade. Find more details on our website, including how to register.

In case you missed it, video and additional resources are now available from the April 20 webinar focused on transitions and alignment. See details below.

The Early Learning Network, funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, leverages its expertise, resources and geographic diversity to help close the achievement gap and maintain early learning success as children transition from preschool to third grade. Together, network researchers from universities and organizations across the U.S. are examining current policies and practices, identifying malleable factors associated with early learning and achievement and developing tools to assess early learning instruction, interactions and environments. Learn more at earlylearningnetwork.unl.edu.