Kathy is the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in Psychology at Temple University and is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Director of Temple University’s Infant Language Laboratory, Kathy is the recipient of the Simms/Mann Whole Child Award, the AERA Outstanding Public Communication for Education Research Award, American Psychological Association’s Bronfenbrenner Award for Lifetime Contribution to Developmental Psychology in the Service of Science and Society, the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Service to Psychological Science, the American Psychological Society’s James McKeen Cattell Award for “a lifetime of outstanding contributions to applied psychological research,” the Society for Research in Child Development Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Child Development Award, and the Temple University Great Teacher Award and University Eberman Research Award. She was a finalist for 2013 Best Professor of the year for the American Academy of Education Arts and Sciences Bammy Awards.
“Why not all screen time is the same for children” – BBC
Screens are a fixture in children’s lives from a young age, but giving them access to television, tablets or phones doesn’t always mean it will have a negative impact on their development… Read More…
The Saracast: Conversations in Social Emotional Learning
Move This World (MTW), a leading provider of social emotional learning programs for PreK-12, is excited to announce the launch of the Move This World Audio Network introducing the podcast, The Saracast: Conversations in Social Emotional Learning, which will include Kathy as a guest. Read More…
3-Minute Animated Introduction to QUILS Screener….
What happens when young children struggle with their early language skills? Watch this 3-minute animated video for a quick introduction to the QUILS screener…
QUILS featured in “Early Learning Distance Resources” – The Early Learning Innovation Network
QUILS is featured in “Early Learning Distance Resources: 2020-2021 Educational Technology Resources” by the Early Learning Innovation Network! Read More…
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“Why not all screen time is the same for children” – BBC
Screens are a fixture in children’s lives from a young age, but giving them access to television, tablets or phones doesn’t always mean it will have a negative impact on their development…
Read full story >
The Saracast: Conversations in Social Emotional Learning
Move This World (MTW), a leading provider of social emotional learning programs for PreK-12, is excited to announce the launch of the Move This World Audio Network introducing the podcast, The Saracast: Conversations in Social Emotional Learning, which will include Kathy as a guest. Read More…
Read full story >QUILS featured in “Early Learning Distance Resources” – The Early Learning Innovation Network
QUILS is featured in “Early Learning Distance Resources: 2020-2021 Educational Technology Resources” by the Early Learning Innovation Network!
Read full story >
Some of Kathy's books include:
User’s Manual for the Quick Interactive Language Screener™ (QUILS™)A measure of Vocabulary, Syntax, and Language Acquisition Skills in Young Children
Becoming Brilliant:What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children
A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool:Presenting the Evidence
Celebrate the Scribble:Appreciating Children's Art
Play = Learning:How Play Motivates and Enhances Children's Cognitive and Social-Emotional Growth
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Kathy is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where she contributes articles to her Blog on a regular basis.