Weekly Early Childhood Education News Report

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

• City discussing possible ballot measure for pre-K funding program
  Juneau Empire

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

• Group Believes Home Visits, Education Help Curb Opioid Addiction
  CBS Denver

Connecticut

• Study: Child Care Wages At Crisis Point
  CT News Junkie

Idaho

• Idaho ranks last in the nation for early childhood education
  KXLY-TV

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

• Kids Count report shows Maryland needs to do more to address early childhood education
  WBAL-TV

Michigan

• Kresge Foundation offers $3 million in grants for early childhood services in Detroit
  Crain’s Detroit Business

Mississippi

• Stepping up: Mississippi off the bottom in annual Kids Count report
  Daily Journal

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

• New York City nonprofits continue push to raise pay for early childhood educators
  NYNMedia

Ohio

• 3 Greater Cincinnati child care centers part of pilot project to reduce lead in water
  WCPO-TV

Oklahoma

• Opinion: Quality early childhood investments pay off
  News OK

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