New

Early learning conditions: Low-income families in Minneapolis and St. Paul
View summary of report and Powerpoint presentation from ABC's of early learning conference.

New reports:

Invest Early, Early Childhood Initiative
Invest Early aims to improve children’s school readiness by improving the system of early childhood screening, care, and education; strengthening and empowering families, and promoting healthy child development.  In year 2 of the longitudinal evaluation, children with 2 years of the program nearly closed the proficiency gap relative to their higher-income peers when they entered kindergarten.

Minnesota business and homelessness
Demonstrates why businesses should invest in solutions to homelessness and gives examples of innovative and successful business responses.

Spice-Bridge Partnership Project evaluation
Evaluates success of service integration to improve senior services.

Organizing and analyzing your data
Tips for conducting program evaluation.

Upcoming:

Open House for Colleagues: May 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Stop by to tour the new Wilder Center, meet Wilder staff, and get updated on our services. There will be a short program at 2:00 p.m., but come anytime between 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free parking is available in our ramp.

Take a Wilder Research tour
Join us for a one-hour tour and learn firsthand how Wilder does research on some of the most crucial issues facing our community.

New Initiative:
Twin Cities Compass: New initiative tracks quality of life in our region 
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