News and Resources

📢 New Job Opportunity at I2D2! Join the I2D2 team as a Social Science Research Analyst to support research-driven policy analysis in early childhood, family support, and economic well-being. Ideal for a candidate with experience in social science research methods, policy evaluation, and quantitative analysis. This onsite...

The 2025 I2D2 Winter Newsletter has been released. This newsletter highlights significant updates in early childhood initiatives, including the IA Data Drive's latest data and the new ECI State Reporting Tool to enhance data collection efficiency. We're also thrilled to announce that Iowa Child Care...

The IA Data Drive has been updated with 2024 data! Developed in response to the ECI Statewide Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning in 2019, the Iowa Data Drive is designed to inform and guide decision-making across Iowa. Users can explore a wide range of indicators...

We are honored to have Iowa Child Care Connect (C3) featured in a recent article highlighting the work of the I2D2 team and the efforts of bringing this innovative system to life. C3 is the first statewide tool in the nation designed to help families...

Learn about the innovative work happening in Iowa with Opportunities Exchange's upcoming webinar featuring the Iowa Child Care Connect online tool. Check out this exciting opportunity to explore how Iowa leads the way in child care solutions featuring I2D2 Director Heather Rouse! Registration is available...

Iowa Child Care Connect is Live! Discover Iowa's Child Care Connect for real-time child care information through this Letter from the Director....

The October 2024 I2D2 Newsletter has been released! Key topics include the launch of the Iowa Child Care Connect platform, participation in the IPDLN Conference, and our new Student Program Assistants. This month also emphasizes Head Start Awareness, showcasing its impact on children facing poverty-related...

The I2D2 Impact Summer 2024 Newsletter is now available! Learn about I2D2's new team member, new partnership projects, and upcoming events the I2D2 team will present at. Visit our newly revamped I2D2 Newsletter webpage to view past publications and sign-up for our Insights....

A recent study by I2D2 staff and affiliated faculty, "Head Start Children’s Dual Enrollment in State Pre-K: Prevalence and Child Outcomes" is this week's Hot Topic in the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) newsletter! Published in AERA Open, researchers Ji-Young Choi, Laura C. Betancur,...

The I2D2 Impact Spring Newsletter dropped today. 🌷 Check out the link to our newsletter below to learn what we have been up to, data bytes, our recommending readings, and upcoming events that may interest you. Remember to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on...