Early Education News – Daily Digest

Kris Perry, FFYF and Invest in US Coverage

Senate NCLB rewrite gets lots of praise, some yawns, a few boos LA School Report

National News

America’s new child care crisis: parents’ hours CBS MoneyWatch.com

Biggest Loser if ESEA Passes? Maybe the Next Education Secretary Education Week

Can two federal bills finally fulfill goals of No Child Left Behind? Los Angeles Times

Child Care Elusive For Non-Traditional Workforce Forbes

Country’s Flagship Preschool Program, Head Start, Celebrates 50 Years WNPR-FM

Sen. Alexander adds No Child Left Behind rewrite to education credentials USA Today

Stop Picking On No Child Left Behind (Says One Of Its Parents) NPR/National Public Radio

Time for a stronger No Child Left Behind Los Angeles Times

What Democrats Lost In Bipartisan No Child Left Behind Rewrite, And What They Won Think Progress

Presidential Candidates

17 Things Hillary Says She Will Change About the Economy Newsweek

How Clinton, Sanders, O’Malley answer union’s questions about education Washington Post Online

California

Stakes high for SD Unified preschool expansion U-T San Diego

That $34 Million Gift to Oakland Includes Millions for School Health Centers, Early Ed KQED-FM Online

Florida

Region’s children face daunting waits for early education Orlando Sentinel

Indiana

Donnelly: Every Child Achieves Act Would Reform No Child Left Behind Law, Enhance Early Childhood Education WTCA-AM – Online

Minnesota

Minnesota’s Big Spending Boost on Pre-K Scholarships May Serve Fewer Students Education Week

Montana

Central Montana Head Start to expand thanks to Preschool Development Grant Lewistown News-Argus

Pennsylvania

Quality early education is an investment in the future workforce | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Texas

Mike Rawlings and other mayors call for more education engagement The Dallas Morning News