List of ICS’s COVID-19 Policy Priorities
Analysis of Introducing Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning and Possible Outcomes
Forest School Reflection
Press Release: Natural Playground Brings European Flair to Nicholtown Community
When it comes to families, poverty rate only tells half the story
By Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research In our recently released South Carolina data book, we highlight a number of indicators related to family financial well-being. Reams of research find a connection between family economic well-being and a number of…
Outdoor Learning: I’m not just an author – I’m our biggest customer!
By Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research Last week, we released a new brief on Outdoor Learning, building from the learnings of our recent Childhood, Unplugged event in Denver. I was delighted to co-author this brief, along with Mary MacKenzie,…
February 2019 Newsletter
What We've Been Up To Advocates Release Common Agenda to Improve Outcomes for South Carolina’s Young Children Several of South Carolina’s leading children’s advocacy organizations took to the state capital on February 19 to hold a press conference announcing the…
South Carolina Early Childhood Common Agenda
United in support of young children (ages 0 through 5) and their families, advocates of the Early Childhood Common Agenda propose the following pathways for improving outcomes for young children. Four leading organizations - Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the Institute for Child…
ICS President Jamie Moon on “child care deserts” in the Greenville News
ICS President Jamie Moon was recently quoted at length in a Greenville News piece on the city's selection as a "child care desert" in a recent ranking from Care.com. The piece explored the interplay of parent employment, child care access, and…