Things to Know

Things to Know

The Early Years Institute is connected to a large network of agencies across Long Island, New York State and the rest of the country. Whether you are looking for the latest policy developments, websites, or research, check Resources for the most current information.

You can also find Today’s Tip for anyone interacting with young children.

Our Speakers Bureau includes Long Island’s most gifted and knowledgeable speakers on a range of topics for a variety of audiences, along with information about their backgrounds, experiences, references, and fees.

And because we all need to smile often, go to For Laughs, for the best from YouTube and elsewhere to show the lighter side of children and parenting.

EYI Reports

Experts Warn: Get Unplugged (Long Island Parent, April-May 2010) Article by Dana Friedman

Local and State Initiatives that Create the Inputs to Get the Outcomes (03.25.10) Presentation by EYI President Dana Friedman to Nassau BOCES conference

Island Outlook (WALK-FM, 03.21.10) Donna Vaughan interviews Dana Friedman on the dangers of too much screen time

Turn It Off, Parents (Newsday, 02.14.10)
Op-ed article by Dana Friedman

Windows of Opportunity: A Look at Pre-K on Long Island (May 2009) Report from The Early Years Institute

No Child Left Inside Opening Remarks (03.12.09)
By Dana Friedman

Put Children at the Top of the Agenda (Newsday, 10.13.08) Op-ed by Dana Friedman

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