March 12-16, 2017
FFYF in the News
- How States Plan to Use ESSA Funds for Early Learning
Education Week
National News
- The flawed case for harsh work requirements
The Hill - Why talking — and listening — to your child could be key to brain development
The Hechinger Report - Child Care for Working Families Act will improve the quality and quantity of child care
The Hill - Jennifer Garner visits an Anacostia school, speaks with Senate panel
The Washington Post - Confirmation Hearing Tuesday for Trump’s Top Child Welfare Official
The Chronicle of Social Change
Alabama
Arizona
- Childhood trauma changes the way kids’ brains are wired causing lasting health issues
AZ Family - Growing a reader from the very beginning
The Copper Era
California
- Kids in child care are losing access to a healthy food program
KPCC-FM - An early childhood education center decades in the making
KPCC-FM
Colorado
- Child care moonshot: Plan proposed to address Mesa County shortages
The Business Times
Indiana
- Fort Wayne Community Schools to expand pre-kindergarten options for children of families in financial need
News-Sentinel
Kentucky
- Bipartisan budget deal prioritizes programs for low-income children
Lexington Herald Leader
Louisiana
Maryland
- Riemer Proposes Step Toward Providing Universal Pre-Kindergarten in Montgomery County
Bethesda Magazine
Minnesota
- Smith makes major child care access and affordability push
Pine and Lakes - Minnesota nurses make house calls for babies, families
Sun Herald - Mark Dayton delivers final State of the State address Wednesday night
Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Mississippi
- Mississippi needs to invest in high-quality pre-K to help cut crime
Sun Herald - Will early education reduce crime? Sheriff says yes
WLOX-TV
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
- Murphy’s First Budget Is Focused on Progressive Policies and New Taxes
The New York Times - Pre-K Murphy’s Way: Educators Sound Off on Governor’s Spending Plan
NJ Spotlight
New York
- Senators Jacobs, Gallivan urge boost in child care subsidy program
WBFO-FM - Jacobs, Gallivan push for increase in child care program
Orchard Park Bee
Oklahoma
- North Tulsa would be site of new early childhood education center as district votes to build fourth Educare
Tulsa World
Tennessee
- Parents Protest Metro Schools’ Decision To Charge At More Pre-K Classrooms
Nashville Public Radio
Vermont
Virginia
- Bridging the Child Care Gap
WVTF-FM