Early Education News – Daily Digest

National News

Early Childhood Experiences Support a Healthier Bottom Line for Nation’s Employers | Commentary Roll Call

Most U.S. 4-year-olds attend preschool, rates similar for whites, blacks, children of immigrants The Oregonian

The Anti-Poverty Soldier: The “Word Gap” and the persistence of childhood poverty Sun Focus

Where is the Gates Foundation Going With Funding For Early Childhood Education? Inside Philanthropy

Alabama

Parents advocates key to expanding high-quality pre-K in Alabama al.com

To keep Alabama’s pre-K program growing, parents must speak out al.com

California

Advocates undeterred by preschool bill veto: Early learning access to be sought through California budget process Daily Journal Online

New York

DOH technicality barring 4-year-olds from after-school care New York Post

Pennsylvania

Michael A. Walker: Early childhood education is simply good business The Morning Call

Tennessee

TN goal: Lead prevention of children’s ‘toxic stress’ The Tennessean

Texas

5 North Texas districts asking voters for billions to improve schools Dallas Morning News – Online