June 25-29, 2018
FFYF in the News
- Who should pay for preschool for the middle class?
The Hechinger Report
National News
- Americans Love Families. American Policies Don’t.
The New York Times - New report highlights need to reduce lead in drinking water in child care centers
Michigan Radio - Census Could Miss Counting Vulnerable Children, Advocacy Group Warns
Education Week - Early Ed Wages Remain Low Despite Rise for Child Care Workers
POLITICO Morning Ed - Five things you should know about the people watching your children
The Hechinger Report - The Evidence Is in: Parents Want Early Education That Teaches the Whole Child
Education Week - Extreme stress in childhood is toxic to your DNA
The Associated Press - Newt Gingrich: We need welfare reform now – Here’s why
FOX News - 29% of Children in Public Pre-K Are English-Learners. Are Schools Meeting Their Needs?
Education Week
Alabama
Alaska
- Funding of new pre-K program could be on October ballot
Juneau Empire
California
- East Bay letters: Prioritize early childhood education
East Bay Times - Aguilar Announces Over $48 Million in Federal Funding For San Bernardino County Preschool Services
Inland Empire Community News - Network of California districts to explore the enigma of engaging parents
EdSource
Colorado
Connecticut
- Study: Child Care Wages At Crisis Point
CT News Junkie
Idaho
Illinois
- Report Examines Lead in Water at Chicago Child Care Facilities
WTTW-TV - Editorial: Hike in early childhood education funding a good investment
The Pantagraph - Slowik: Educators seek to continue early-childhood services despite funding cut
Chicago Tribune
Iowa
- 105,000 of Iowa’s children live in poverty — and it hasn’t gotten better in years
Des Moines Register - Child care is now more expensive than housing for many Iowa families
Des Moines Register
Maryland
Michigan
- Kresge Foundation offers $3 million in grants for early childhood services in Detroit
Crain’s Detroit Business
Mississippi
New Mexico
- M. governor hopefuls take opposing positions on early childhood ed
Santa Fe New Mexican - Once again, Kids Count ranks New Mexico last
Albuquerque Journal
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
- Payment-Assistance Programs Help Working Parents With the Cost of Child Care
Nashville Scene - Tennessee solidifies gains in child wellbeing
Lebanon Democrat
Virginia
- Northam authorizes early childhood initiative
Daily Press - Northam grants up to 8 weeks parental leave to state workers, plans study of child care options
Richmond Times-Dispatch - A vital time for children
Daily Press
Washington, D.C.
- C. Council OKs early childcare programs
The Washington Times