Early Childhood Education
Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters
Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…
Literacy Programs Work to Mitigate Learning Loss from Pandemic Disruption
Literacy programs are making headway against the learning loss associated with pandemic school disruptions, which put many students four to five …
Post-Pandemic, WV Kids Still Catching Up at School
During the COVID pandemic, West Virginia's elementary school enrollment dropped and saw rankings near the bottom among states for some education …
Ed Program Helps WA Kids Falling Behind from School Disruptions
School disruptions from the pandemic have threatened to leave Washington students behind, but there are efforts to ensure they stay on track…
Children's Trust Fund Proposal an Investment in CT Families
A proposal in Connecticut would create a Children's Trust Fund, to support a state Child Tax Credit and early child care initiatives. Advocates said …
New Afterschool Program Dollars Available for Ohio Families
Nearly six in 10 parents in a recent poll said they are more worried about their child's emotional well-being than they were before the pandemic…
Report: PA Funding Can Boost Academic Success Starting in Pre-K
With negotiations for Pennsylvania's budget under way, a new report unpacks the state's investment in early-childhood education. Advocates hope it …
For Some in UT, College Dreams Cut Short by Pandemic
Low-income families in Utah may have shifted funds from education to pay for pandemic-related costs, a trend in line with findings showing Black and …
Statewide Push to Update Laws, Remove “Barriers to Breakfast” for KY Kids
Senate lawmakers are considering updating existing legislation to allow kids to eat breakfast at school 15 minutes after the bell. During National …
ME Groups: Congress Needs to Pass Fully-Funded Appropriations Bill
Mainers are urging Congress to pass a fully funded, full-year appropriations bill, instead of the stopgap continued resolutions for the various …
Program Aims to Provide Trauma-Informed Care Training for Early Educators
A program in Massachusetts aims to provide training on trauma-informed care for early educators. It's called Readying Educators and Developing Young …
New Tool Helps Parents Guide Constantly-Connected Kids
The pandemic caused kids' screen time to soar, some of it spent playing video games and using social media. Now, the National Parent Teachers …