No Small Matter

Even though No Small Matter was made before the pandemic, it is an incredibly timely film. It makes clear how important early childhood education and early childhood educators are to our country's present and future. And it does so in an engaging, entertaining, compelling manner. A must see for anyone concerned with children, families and the economy. Ben Mardell

As a child psychologist and professor, I was deeply impressed by this comprehensive and thoughtful documentary underscoring the importance of early childhood for later health and well-being. The producers cover all of the bases, with interviews of experts, families of young children, teachers, and scientists who reflect on the brain's development during this age period. The film illustrates how the income gap impacts children from the very beginning of life, and they feature dedicated teachers who are underpaid and under appreciated for their talent and contributions to growing the next generation. Still, the film offers concrete actions that individuals and communities can take to address the challenges leaving the viewer moved to act individually and convinced of the need for policy change to support early education.

A truly powerful and eye-opening film. No Small Matter shines an important light on the foundation of our national educational structure and invites viewers to reconsider what true support for children, families, and educators can look like. As an educator who has worked in public education for almost 15 years, I can say that if you care about what our children's futures can look like and want to learn more about the fabric and importance of early childhood education, watch No Small Matter.

What happens to us and how we learn from our earliest days is so important! This film gives us an opportunity to ponder how we can make the world better by paying close attention to our earliest moments in it and how we learn to be part of it. Great work!

This is one of the most moving films I've seen. It shows the importance of early childhood education from all different angles. Whether you are a teacher, parent, legislator, or were a kid at some point in your life, this movie is a must-watch. Education is the key to changing the world and tackling systems of injustice. When you think about how much we learn in our first few years of life, it makes sense to start at the very beginning to make sure kids have a strong foundation. So why is early childhood education so overlooked and undervalued?