Early Learning and Child Care: Unaffordable, Unattainable, Unsustainable
Parents and employers rely on affordable, quality child care to support a robust workforce – but it’s often out of […]
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March 21, 2011 Busting Myths About Head Start’s Effectiveness
When I was an editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune and a public official said something aggressively wacky, what followed […]
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February 16, 2011 FFYF Testifies in Favor of Statewide Competition at ED ELC Forum
Earlier today, FFYF participated in a public forum hosted by the U.S. Department of Education about the structure of the […]
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February 14, 2011 Valentine’s Day Hearts (and Darts) for Children
The President just released his FY12 budget, and the news is good for early education. So as not to “bury […]
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February 13, 2011 What does the President’s budget mean for early learning?
The President released his FY2013 budget proposal today, and, while we’re not overwhelmed by Valentine’s hearts and flowers for early […]
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February 11, 2011 Welcome to the Starting Point: Bringing the Baby Into the Room
The late Irving Harris was a businessman, philanthropist and early education evangelist who emphasized the importance of “bringing the baby […]
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February 7, 2011 Early Learning Challenge Fund: More Important than Ever
As states across the country confront unprecedented budget deficits, early education is under fire. In Iowa, some legislators proposed eliminating […]
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January 26, 2011 SOTU Reaction: President Says Education is the Solution for Rebuilding America; Experts Say, Start Early
In the 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama made clear that investing in education—K-12 and postsecondary—is a direct […]
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January 1, 2011 Early Childhood Education Field Loses Champion
Sargent Shriver passed away at the age of 95 on January 18. Among other remarkable public service roles, Shriver was […]