Local Leaders’ Perspectives on Early Care and Education in this Moment
Ten takeaways from a March in-person convening of the Early Care and Education Implementation Working Group
People- & Family-Centered Policy
For Black Mothers, Doulas Can Make All the Difference
Tonya Abari’s birth story shows the impact of doula care on Black maternal health, as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten vital support.
Manar Morales on Creating Flexible Work Cultures
Manar Morales shares with Brigid Schulte the five-step process to creating flexible work cultures
Big Changes in Federally Supported Child Care Payments Are Coming in 2025
Aligning payment practices with private sector norms could encourage provider participation in federal subsidy programs.
Siri Chilazi on How to Make Work Fair
With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under attack, how can work places ensure everyone can thrive? We share strategies.
U.S. Women and the Mental Load: Carrying the Weight of Caregiving
As stress mounts for mothers and caregivers, Haley Swenson examines whether the mental load and emotional labor they carry is sustainable.
Grounded Approaches to Federal Uncertainty
Local early childhood education program administrators share tactics and strategies to navigate new federal policies.
Why Did a Think Tank Make a Text-Based Game?
This new interactive aims to help players better grasp the day-to-day reality for struggling families like those of Kiarica Schields.
What Does a Federal Transition Mean for Local Early Childhood Initiatives?
With a new administration in place, the ECE Implementation Working Group takes stock of what to expect and how to prepare.
Building a Stronger Early Childhood Workforce
Challenges facing the early childhood workforce are vexing, but efforts to address compensation, training, and career paths offer solutions.
The Future of Birth Control Access
A Q&A with an OB/GYN about concerns that birth control access will become more restricted in the future.
Experiment No. 38: Using AI for Homework Help
You aren't alone. These technologies can help.
Moms Have Enough to Worry About
AI raises all kinds of questions for parents and kids. Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey is here to help.
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