Research Spotlight: Dr. Milagros Nores
Dr. Milagros Nores‘ upcoming research webinar series shares a “global perspective on investing in children.”
Dr. Nores is the Co-Director for Research and Associate Research Professor at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). With a profound expertise in early childhood evaluation, informing data-driven policy and programming, cost and benefits of early interventions, evaluation design, equity, and English language learners, she has established herself as a global researcher in the field of early care and education.
In partnership with 27 authors, Dr. Nores recent project, New Lancet Series: Early Childhood Development and the Next 1000 Days, follows the next 1,000 days of life that span from age two through five. The “next 1,000 days” of a child’s life from two to five years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and caring environments, establish healthy behaviors, and build on early gains to sustain or improve trajectories of healthy development.
This webinar will officially launch the new two-part Lancet series on early childhood development, set to be released on November 19.
This series, made possible through the collaborative efforts of 27 international researchers, hopes to drive global recognition of the next 1,000 days (ages two to five) as a critical period for ensuring children in low- and middle-income countries receive the nurturing care they need for healthy development. It underscores the importance of nurturing care for children and presents a compelling case for investing in high-quality early childhood care and education, alongside aligned nutritional, screening, healthcare and caregiving supports, to ensure millions of children have the opportunity to thrive.
—Dr. Milagros Nores
The series focuses on the critical “next 1,000 days” of a child’s life, exploring why this period is essential for healthy development. It will address environments of care, risks, and protective factors shaping development, estimate the number of children receiving adequate nurturing care, and evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions in meeting their needs.
The series summarizes the evidence, benefits and costs of key strategies to support children’s development in this age range. It highlights the high cost of inaction, revealing that failing to implement a basic early childhood care and education (ECCE) package globally results in significant societal losses. The series stresses the need to provide access to adequate nurturing care, including equitable access to high quality ECCE, safe and supportive environments with adequate stimulation, protection from physical punishment, adequate nutrition to all children, universal developmental screening, and financial support for vulnerable populations.
Register for this webinar to learn more.
