Research is the foundation of The Brookings Institution, based in Washington, DC., which has consistently been ranked as the most sophisticated, influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank in the world. Its mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research. Results of that research provide innovative, practical recommendations for the goals of the nonprofit public policy organization. Currently its website offers more than 1,000 references to Early Childhood Education. Some of that information appears in PDF form, some as transcripts, others as book summaries, while others are presented as podcasts, videos and video archives.