Child Skills and Development
We study the formation, development, measurement, and long-term consequences of children's multidimensional skills.
Grounded in the lived experiences of children in China, we use longitudinal research and field experiments to understand skill formation and generate rigorous evidence for educational practice and public policy.
01Longitudinal Research
02Multidimensional Development
03Field Experiments
04Local Partnerships
RESEARCH AREAS
What we study
From children's skills, to the families and schools that shape them, to interventions that may alter developmental pathways.
Families, Schools, and Development
We examine how family investments, caregiving, school quality, peers, and educational institutions jointly shape children's skills.
Interventions for Child Development
We use field experiments to evaluate interventions targeting noncognitive skills, prosocial behavior, persistence, and related capabilities.
FLAGSHIP RESEARCH PLATFORM
The Longitudinal Study of Children’s Development in Mianzhu
A long-term research platform combining longitudinal studies of multiple cohorts with school-based interventions to build an enduring foundation for research on skill formation and the roles of families, schools, peers, and policy.
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Longitudinal Cohort Studies
Following children over time to study developmental trajectories, multidimensional skills, family environments, schools, peers, and long-term outcomes.
02
Blue Letter Program
A school-based intervention providing an experimental setting to study children's social, behavioral, and noncognitive development.
03
Growth Ladder Program
A structured intervention focused on developmental skills, persistence, motivation, and capabilities that contribute to long-term development.