Early Childhood Education
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Renaissance marks quarter century serving homeless, low-income kids
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Renaissance Children's Center, which serves low-income families and those experiencing homelessness with …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
University of Texas El Paso targets teacher shortage
It's estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country don't have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso …
KY School districts say SNAP Cuts legislation could worsen student hunger
Kentucky school districts say a proposed bill to tighten restrictions on SNAP participation will lead to an uptick in student hunger. House Bill 367 …
Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators
The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their sch…
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
Michigan students get a boost to summer food access
Michigan is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
MO gears up for participation in kids' summer food program
Missouri is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …
Report touts Illinois' support for public schools
A report released this month by the Network for Public Education ranked Illinois an "A" grade for its overall support of public schools. One …
Report: AZ doesn't do enough to fund, support public schools
A new report is handing out grades to states for their support of public schools and Arizona gets an "F." The Network for Public Education's "Public …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
ND makes grade in national report evaluating public school support
North Dakota is sometimes swept up in national rhetoric about public schools. However, the state fares well in a new report looking at how much it …