title: From science to policy in early childhood education.
abstract: This paper examines the relationship between scientific research and public policy. After explaining why the simple conversion of research into public law is unlikely, several factors are identified that can promote the use of research by public officials. Examples of use and non-use are cited from early childhood education, where empirical evidence on program effects is relatively strong. Some specific suggestions are offered for improving the connection between science and public policy.
authors.affiliation: Public Policy Institute, Georgetown University, 305 Old North, Washington, DC 20057, USA. gormleyw@georgetown.edu
authors.forename: William T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Gormley
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D014481:United States