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Senators Introduce Bipartisan “Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act”
Last month, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Doug Jones (D-AL) introduced the ‘Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act’ with the purpose of ensuring that school leaders are able …
Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce through Registered Apprenticeships
High-quality early childhood education (ECE) for kids from birth through age five – particularly those from low-income families – is proven to help children develop the social, emotional and academic …
Today Marks Deadline for States to Submit Preschool Development Grant Applications
Today is the deadline for states to apply for the next year of funding for the $250 million Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program. States and jurisdictions …
Here’s the Latest on Federal Funding for Early Learning and Care for FY2020
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …
‘All Our Kin’ Highlights the Important Work of Family Child Care Providers
Children can have a high-quality early childhood experience in any number of settings, whether it’s a classroom, a church basement, or like a majority of children in child care today, …
Strengthening the Early Childhood Education Workforce through the Higher Education Act
Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor is holding a hearing on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act, which reauthorizes the Higher Education Act. Earlier this year, First Five …
Affordability is a Barrier to Child Care for Low Income Hispanic Households
The National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families recently released new findings that emphasize the issue of child care costs for low-income Hispanic families and the barriers they face …
New CAP Report Highlights High Cost of Infant, Toddler Care
A recent report from the Center for American Progress outlined the critical need for a greater investment in child care opportunities for infants and toddlers, especially for low-income families. At …
