President Biden’s Executive Order on Child Care, Explained
The order represents the most comprehensive set of executive actions any president has taken to improve the country’s care infrastructure.
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Federal Update: March 2023
March has been a busy month when it comes to the federal government and early and elementary education.
What to Know About Education Funding in Biden’s Budget
The budget is an important opportunity for the administration to signal its priorities when it comes to education.
Senator Warren Introduces Ambitious Child Care Bill
There is an urgent need for federal legislation that boosts the amount of federal spending on our youngest children.
State Opportunities to Advance Early Childhood Education
California, Michigan, Minnesota, and Vermont are all on the brink of expanding access to high-quality ECE.
Three States Highlight Efforts to Build Stronger ECE Systems
Washington, Minnesota, and Rhode Island have recently taken steps to build an equitable and aligned early learning system.
Federal Update: January 2023
Omnibus spending package, preschool development grants, and a new Congress
New Initiative Aims to Improve Child Care in D.C.
Two ideas will be quickly tested: quality-centered workplaces and early education microsites
What Will 2023 Hold for Early Care and Education?
These are several pressing issues related to early care and education that policymakers will contend with in 2023
Kentucky Gets Creative in Addressing Its Child Care Staffing Shortage
Starting in late October, child care workers in the state are automatically eligible for child care subsidies via the state’s Child Care Ass
Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective
An interview with a veteran teacher about social-emotional learning
Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: The Business Case for SEL
Business leaders are paying more attention to the importance of hiring employees with adequate social-emotional skills
Resources for Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Applications
A collection of resources for PDG B-5 grant applications
Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: What Do Parents Think?
2,000 parents of students in grades K through 12 were surveyed in the spring of 2021
How Federal COVID Relief Dollars Are Helping States and Districts Invest in Early Education
States and districts should take advantage of federal relief dollars to ensure all children get off to a solid start