Washington, Aug. 27, 2012 – The First Five Years Fund today announced the appointment of Kris Perry as its new executive director. 

When the executive director search began, our wish list was long and lofty: blend the strategic savvy of a seasoned politician and the content expertise of a policy wonk with a deft communicator and visionary leader. We barely dared to dream there was any one person who could fit the bill. 

It’s that time of year, when pristine Crayolas, crisp composition books, and un-scuffed sneakers signify that school is back in session. Congress, however, still has a couple weeks before they bunker down.

Want to relive the Early Education For Success policy summit or experience it for the first time? Read more at The Starting Point.

Republicans and Democrats agree: Early childhood education plays a crucial role in ensuring nation's long term economic health. 

Hot off the press: Congressman Rehberg, the chairman of the House appropriations subcommittee that funds early learning programs, released his FY13 bill today in advance of the subcommittee meeting tomorrow morning.

It's summer time and Congress is heading home. Do you know what you would say if you ran into your representative at the pig pickin’ or clam bake?

The White House honored 11 Head Start Champions of Change earlier this week as part of a weekly event series that recognizes the extraordinary work of normal citizens. FFYF's K. Shiek Pal attended the forum and shared his thoughts.

Earlier today, the Senate appropriations subcommittee tasked with setting funding levels for early learning programs approved its FY13 spending bill.

In the FFYF tradition of “we read it so you don’t have to,” here is the Cliff Notes guide to our comments on the preliminary plan for the Race to the Top - District competition. Read more for a quick and easy way to support early learning in Race to the Top.