January 11-15, 2016
Kris Perry, FFYF and Invest in US Coverage
- A challenging path to affordable, accessible pre-K in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public School Notebook - Obama’s State of the Union speech: Examining what he said about education
The Hechinger Report
Presidential Candidates
- Republican Candidates, Minus Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, Play Nice at Poverty Forum
The New York Times - Chelsea Clinton takes aim at Sanders over health
MSNBC
National News
- How to Fix the Country’s Failing Schools. And How Not To.
The New York Times - There’s a Way to Help Inner-City Schools. Obama’s New Education Law Isn’t It.
Mother Jones - Why Kindergarten Is The New First Grade
NPR/National Public Radio - Here’s What Obama Got Done After the Last State of the Union
TIME - Recap: What’s Obama’s State of the Union Edu-Record?
Education Week Online - The Trouble With Talking Toys
NPR/National Public Radio - ‘Sesame Street’ Gets New Upscale Look for HBO Premiere
The New York Times Magazine - Ballooning Childcare Costs Make U.S. the New Hardship Posting
Bloomberg Businessweek - How the Astronomical Cost of Child Care is Forcing More Women to Quit Their Jobs
Fast Company - Keeping the Commitment: Moneyball for Head Start
The Huffington Post - ‘Moneyball for Head Start’ Report Takes Data-Driven Approach to Improvement
Education Week - Obama: I Will Keep Fighting for Preschool and College Access
Education Week - Obama’s Education Legacy Is More of a Mixed Bag Than He’d Like to Admit
Slate - State Of The Union: President Obama Takes One More Crack At His Education Agenda
Forbes - What to do when they say your kindergartner needs a tutor
The Washington Post - There Have To Be Better Ways To Fight Poverty. The White House Wants To Find Them.
The Huffington Post - Federal Education Funding: Where Does the Money Go?
S. News & World Report - Schools in Poor Areas Have More Students with Mental Health Needs
National Journal
Arizona
- Mesa Mayor: We must get kids ready for school
The Arizona Republic
Alabama
California
- California budget: Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan includes framework for deal on health plan tax
San Jose Mercury News Online - Democrats, Advocates Eye California’s Booming Revenues
The New York Times - Gaps in preschool access largest for Latino kids
KPCC-FM - Long Beach mayor to address breakwater, education in state of the city
KPCC-FM - Diapers Are a Necessity, and Helping Working Families Afford Them Is One Too
The Huffington Post - First 5 Fresno County poised to invest $10.6M
Business Journal Online
Colorado
Georgia
- Powerball pumps nearly $30 million into Georgia’s pre-K, HOPE Scholarship programs
Rome News-Tribune
Hawaii
- In Hawaii, A Traveling Preschool Serves The Homeless
Hawaii Public Radio
Illinois
Kansas
- Kansas governor’s plan for children’s programs draws fire
Wichita Eagle Online
Kentucky
- New report from Prichard Committee emphasizes need for commitment to early childhood education
KY Forward
Michigan
Missouri
- Brownback’s proposed budget fix includes sweeps from transportation, children’s programs
The Kansas City Star
Mississippi
Nebraska
- State Senator Proposes Tax Credits To Defray Child Care Costs
Associated Press – Lincoln Bureau
New Mexico
- Now is the time to invest in early childhood education
Albuquerque Journal - ‘New Mexico Truth’ campaign launched on child poverty
Education Week Online - A new battle over education money
Albuquerque Journal
New York
- City pre-K programs lag behind nonprofits in quality: analysis
New York Post - Governor Cuomo outlines plans to invest in education
WBNG-TV Online - Bill de Blasio, Chirlane McCray weep during first day of pre-kindergarten expansion
New York Daily News
Ohio
- Preschool Promise launches website as part of feedback gathering initiative
WCPO-TV - Preschool provides hands-on learning for Medina County Career Center students
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Oregon
- New tools created for childhood development
Argus Observer
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
- Want Preschool Benefits to Persist? Give Kids High-Rated Elementary Teachers
Education Week Online
Texas
- CISD program brings technology to pre-kindergarten classes
Houston Chronicle
Utah
Washington