January 29 – February 2, 2017
National News
- Charter Schools, Pre-K, and the Question of Coordination, Part I
Education Week - Trump’s State of the Union Address and Education: What to Watch For
Education Week - What Happens to People Who Fail Work Requirements?
Governing - Taking Playtime Seriously
The New York Times - Early enrichment programs may boost odds poor kids go to college
Reuters - A Head Start Apprenticeship in California Helps Child Care Workers
New America - Charter Schools, Pre-K, and the Question of Coordination, Part II
Education Week - Jennifer Garner: A lifeline for poor families
CNN - Marian Wright Edelman: Keeping Promises
Washington Informer
California
- Pre-K for All bill introduced in state Assembly
The Reporter
Colorado
- Colorado lawmakers considering child care funding as waiting list grows
The Gazette - Bill to incentivize giving to Colorado child care providers advances
Chalkbeat
Georgia
- Report: Poverty, Rural Schools Among Key Education Issues
Associated Press
Louisiana
- Guest column: Access to child care in La. critical
The Advocate - Value of Early Childhood Education
KALB-TV - Local and state leaders turn spotlight on pre-K and early childhood education
The Advocate
Maryland
- Moving Forward Montgomery Urges Progress on Opening Access to Early Childhood Education
Bethesda Magazine
Maine
Michigan
- No Kidding: Up North’s Child Care Crisis
The Ticker
Mississippi
- Nobel winner touts early learning programs
Daily Journal - Human Services leaves $13M in child care funds on the table
Clarion Ledger
New Jersey
- Murphy team urges governor to end your surprise medical bills, give all kids health care
com - NJ Campaign Aims to Improve Access to High-Quality Child Care
WKXW-FM
New Mexico
- Early childhood education may be key to solving economic woes
Santa Fe New Mexico - In Legislature, child-related proposals fail early, often
Santa Fe New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
- Heitkamp Announces Federal Funds for Early Childhood Education on Standing Rock and in Dickinson
The Herald
Rhode Island
- Raimondo’s Budget Proposes Rate Hikes for Child Care Workers
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Texas
- In report, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott boasts economic growth, record unemployment
Texas Tribune - High Demand For Pre-K 4 SA Continues As San Antonio’s Population Grows
Texas Public Radio
Vermont
Virginia
- Kellogg Foundation reinvests $1 million with VECF
Progress Index