Considerations for Research About 2-K A Brief informed by What Will It Take to Fulfill the Promise of 2-K?

Authors

• Sara Amadon, Bank Street College of EducationFollow
• Cristina Medellin-Paz, Bank Street College of Education
• Lindsey Bravo, New York Early Childhood Professional Development InstituteFollow

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Description

New York City’s expansion of publicly funded child care for two-year-olds (2-K) presents a unique opportunity to study how a large urban system can build a sustainable, equitable, and developmentally appropriate system for serving young children and their families. As one of the nation's first large-scale public investments in early care and education for two-year-olds, 2-K offers an unprecedented opportunity to conduct research to inform ongoing implementation and program expansion. The knowledge generated from research can support policymakers and practitioners in New York City and other communities seeking to expand access to early care and education.

Publication Date

10-2026

Publisher

Straus Institute for Thriving Children and Families

City

New York

Keywords

early childhood policy, research, evaluation

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education | Education Policy | Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation

Recommended Citation

Amadon, S., Medellin-Paz, C., & Bravo, L. (2026). Considerations for Research About 2-K A Brief informed by What Will It Take to Fulfill the Promise of 2-K?. Straus Institute for Thriving Children and Families. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/sc/21