June 16-20, 2018
FFYF in the News
- As Universal Pre-K Struggles to Secure a Nationwide Platform, It Finds Hope in Cities Like Chicago
The 74
National News
- Dear powerful people, here’s the economic case for investing more in little kids
Quartz - Share of Federal Spending on Children Projected to Shrink, New Report Says
Education Week - Without Better Training, U.S. Will Fall Short on Workers, Economists Say
The Wall Street Journal - Are the Effects of State Pre-K Overrated?
Education Week - Babies’ Cries May Foretell Their Adult Voices, a Study Shows
The New York Times - Get ready for the welfare wars
The Washington Post
Florida
- Commentary: Pre-K scores fall. No surprise when Florida ranks 41st in funding
Orlando Sentinel - Head Start program helps children in low-income families prepare for kindergarten
WCJB-TV
Illinois
- Chicago-area Head Start programs getting $3 million
The Associated Press
Indiana
Maine
- Maine Child Care Workers To Face Background Checks, Fingerprints
The Associated Press - Maine child care workers support new background checks
WGME-TV
Michigan
Minnesota
- Minnesota counties to get grants for family home visits
Duluth News Tribune
Missouri
- Here’s what Influencers had to say about universal pre-K, other education issues
The Kansas City Star
New Mexico
- Guidance and encouragement for first-time parents
Las Cruces Sun News
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
- A plan for children in poverty
The Blade - Ohio Expected to Ban Most Suspensions, Expulsions for Youngest Students
Education Week
Oregon
- Does Goldie Hawn’s preschool mindfulness program work? Portland State gets $3 million to check
The Oregonian - Oregon backslides on key pledges to improve day care oversight
The Oregonian
Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania High Court Backs Philadelphia Beverage Tax
The Wall Street Journal
Texas
- Parents love San Antonio’s preschool program. But soon, voters could weigh in on its fate.
Texas Tribune
Vermont
- Burlington Council Allocates Funding to City Childcare Centers
Seven Days VT - Chloe Learey: Summer child care challenges
VT Digger - Council approves over $400,000 in early learning initiative awards
Vermont Biz
West Virginia
- West Virginia Head Start programs receive $11.86 million
The Register-Herald