The HighScope Educational Research Foundation

The HighScope Educational Research Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving early childhood education through research and best practices. It was founded in the 1970s at the University of Illinois and has developed the HighScope Curriculum, a method emphasizing active, hands-on learning where children make choices and engage with materials. This approach supports children’s development in areas like critical thinking, independence, and social skills. HighScope also provides teacher training, assessment tools, and advocacy to promote high-quality early learning environments that prepare children for lifelong success.