Early Education News – Daily Digest

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In Gates Move, Another Sign of Rising Funder Interest in Early Childhood Education Inside Philanthropy

Next Move? Parsing What Bill and Melinda Said About Education Funding Inside Philanthropy

National News

About the Upcoming House-Senate ESEA Conference Committee… And One from the Past The Huffington Post

Despite U.S. Job Growth, Lowest-Income Families Are Left Behind The Huffington Post

If Congress Finally Overhauls NCLB, Are States Ready? GOVERNING

Is Wall Street Starting to Recruit in Pre-K? National Journal Online

Proposed Raise for Fast-Food Employees Divides Low-Wage Workers The New York Times

To get support for education bill, senators conjure lost art: Compromise The Washington Post

White House takes agenda to state, local governments when Congress is a no-go The Knoxville News Sentinel

Presidential Candidates

Hillary Clinton talks economy, energy, education at Nashua town hall meeting New Hampshire Union Leader Online

Hawaii

Free pre-kindergarten classes offered at 4 charter schools Tribune-Herald

Illinois

Change in child care rules has broad impact Lincoln Courier – Online

Kentucky

Bevin, Conway get personal at forum The Courier-Journal Online

Missouri

Nixon seeks support from superintendents against veto override Columbia Daily Tribune

Oregon

Early learning gives students a boost The Daily Astorian

Texas

Julián Castro On Work in D.C., VP Rumors And Local Politics San Antonio Current Online

Washington

Inslee’s victory lap after 176-day ride The Olympian Online