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3	Mission The ECRC is a Partnership between the Center for Early Education & Development at the University of Minnesota and the Federal Bank of Minneapolis. The Mission is to conduct and promote multidisciplinary research on early childhood development from birth to age 8.
4	Activities Conduct research and policy analyses Discussion Paper Series Disseminate knowledge through web resources as well as other reports Convene conferences and workshops Contribute to training Collaborate with other groups within and outside the University
5	Some Questions to Address How Effective are Existing Programs and Practices? What are Key Elements of Effectiveness? Which Individual, Family, School, and Community Factors Contribute to Well-being? What is the Cost-Effectiveness of Different Programs and Approaches? What are the Contributions of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skills to Children’s Success? Which Systems of Service Delivery Promote Continuity of Child Development?
6	ECRC Steering Committee Arthur Reynolds, Co-Director and ICD Art Rolnick, Co-Director and Minneapolis FED Richard Weinberg, CEED Director and ICD Scott McConnell CEED and Educational Psychology Judy Temple, Humphrey Institute & Applied Econ. Rob Grunewald, Minneapolis FED Karen Cadigan, CEED Michelle Englund, CEED and ICD
7	National Advisory Committee
8	Discussion Paper Series