Kris Perry, executive director of the First Five Years Fund, issued the following statement:

Many of us are getting back to the daily grind and setting goals for the new year. Congress is getting back to work, too, and since the First Five Years Fund is in a resolution-making frame of mind, we’ve got a few suggestions.

In the rollercoaster ride that is early learning advocacy, we’ve endured many a loop-de-loop and our fair share of hairpin turns. Now, with the election behind us, you might be feeling the labored chugging and nervous anticipation that comes with a steep climb. Hold on, everybody: we’re approaching the fiscal cliff.

Head Start provides low-income children with foundational skills for success that pay off for everyone. By shaping the early skills that lead to adult productivity, Head Start reduces the high costs of remediation and social dependence—and increases productivity and economic growth. Watch this video to learn what's at stake for low-income children this year should the Head Start program face devastating cuts as a result of sequestration early next year.

Hot off the press: Congressman Rehberg, the chairman of the House appropriations subcommittee that funds early learning programs, released his FY13 bill on Tuesday, July 17, in advance of the subcommittee meeting Wednesday morning.