Q&A About Measuring Quality in Pre-K Classrooms
More work is needed on defining and measuring the active ingredients that drive children’s school readiness gains in pre-K programs
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Congress Negotiates Next COVID-19 Relief Bill: Will Child Care Be Prioritized?
Congress will have only two weeks to come to an agreement on the next relief bill
Supporting Smooth Transitions into Kindergarten During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Communities across the country must get creative with how to ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten
California Budget Deal Largely Spares Early Childhood Education
California’s projected $5.6 billion surplus has turned into a deficit of over $54 billion
National Academies’ Financing Report: More Relevant Now Than Ever?
There's no going back to the way early care and education were financed in this country before the pandemic
Interview with Jamie Bonczyk: How ECE Providers are Faring During the Pandemic
Bonczyk is Executive Director of Hopkins Early Learning Center in Hopkins, Minnesota, located just west of Minneapolis
Warren/Smith Plan Would Provide the $50 Billion That the Child Care Industry Needs
The plan calls for a federal investment of $50 billion to bail out the industry and ensure its long-term survival
2019 Preschool Yearbook: Future Budget Cuts Could Undermine Modest Enrollment and Funding Growth
This year’s report comes as states and cities face a looming fiscal crisis
Small Business Loans May Help, But More Assistance is Needed for Child Care Providers
More help from the federal government is needed to ensure the survival of providers in the long-term
Everything You Need to Know: Education in the Coronavirus Emergency Bill
We’ve teamed up to explain what’s included for education in the latest coronavirus emergency package
As Closures Continue, Child Care Providers and Early Educators Struggle
Child care providers and early educators are facing an uncertain future
Supporting Families and Child Care Providers Through COVID-19
The federal government and states should prioritize supporting child care providers and families during this pandemic
Newsom’s Budget Builds on California’s Early Education Momentum
Governor Newsom unveiled his proposed 2020–21 budget last month