What if, as a counterpart to public school districts for children five and under, we had “early childhood districts” adapted...
Bipartisanship is increasingly rare these days, but even before the pandemic, child care was an issue that could reliably, occasionally,...
For years, adults have been encouraged to get sufficient exercise to support their brain health. As it turns out, cardiovascular...
Summer’s here, and the time is right for… helping our kids hold onto what they learned during this extraordinary year....
In Texas, A Break for Child Care Providers Via Property Taxes
Instead of Direct Payments to Providers, a Ballot Referendum in Texas Offers a Property Tax Break
For Alejandra Gardner, it wasn’t until she began receiving funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that her child...
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared, “America needs more education power.” Nearly 40 years later, this theme held true as experts and elected officials of both parties came together July 22 for the Reagan Institute Summit on Education’s annual event, titled “Disrupted: From Crisis to Innovation.”
How a Local Early Learning Collaborative Is Centering Belonging to Better Support Families With Young Children
Through empowering families and cultivating a sense of belonging, the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative aims to boost outcomes for young children.
The Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI), a collaborative supporting families with children ages 9 and under in Santa Ana,...
A key part of youth advocacy is making sure the adults in the room are listening and taking action. Avinash Verma explains how youths connect with their communities differently than adults, and what that means in terms of needed resources and support. Avinash also explains how his community engagement has helped fuel is interest in aviation, including a work-learning program at the airport and with NASA.
As kids head back to school—in person, hybrid or remote—a wistfulness for the missed opportunities of summer might be setting...
Praise is a funny thing. Words of acknowledgment can be the water and sunshine that help children grow into sturdy,...
Terri Simms has run her child care business, known as Playtime Nursery School, in Dayton, Ohio for over 27 years....
Innovations in Child Care Investment: Building the Case for Public and Private Funds
Part 1 of a 5-Part Series Explores Innovations in Child Care
Our country is in a child care crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic, which has shown how difficult it is for...
