Early Childhood Education
Monday, March 18, 2024
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
Report: IN youth making progress despite challenges
The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in …
WA could increase incentive for after-hours child care
Parents often struggle to secure after-hours child care. Advocates want the Washington state Legislature to increase incentives for businesses to …
Kentucky child-care providers face uncertain future when federal funding expires
Child-care providers in Kentucky are bracing for severe funding cuts when $330 million in annual federal funding expires in September. A recent …