Early Childhood Education
Clock Ticking Down on School Meal Waivers
Time is running out for Congress to extend school meal waivers passed during the COVID public health emergency to help cafeterias find creative ways t…
Union Leaders Push for More Support for Students', Teachers' Mental Health
As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …
Report: School Meal Waivers a Game Changer During Pandemic
During the COVID health emergency, Congress removed a lot of red tape in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) school meals programs, and a new …
Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters
Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…
Literacy Programs Work to Mitigate Learning Loss from Pandemic Disruption
Literacy programs are making headway against the learning loss associated with pandemic school disruptions, which put many students four to five …
Post-Pandemic, WV Kids Still Catching Up at School
During the COVID pandemic, West Virginia's elementary school enrollment dropped and saw rankings near the bottom among states for some education …
Ed Program Helps WA Kids Falling Behind from School Disruptions
School disruptions from the pandemic have threatened to leave Washington students behind, but there are efforts to ensure they stay on track…
Children's Trust Fund Proposal an Investment in CT Families
A proposal in Connecticut would create a Children's Trust Fund, to support a state Child Tax Credit and early child care initiatives. Advocates said …
New Afterschool Program Dollars Available for Ohio Families
Nearly six in 10 parents in a recent poll said they are more worried about their child's emotional well-being than they were before the pandemic…
Report: PA Funding Can Boost Academic Success Starting in Pre-K
With negotiations for Pennsylvania's budget under way, a new report unpacks the state's investment in early-childhood education. Advocates hope it …
For Some in UT, College Dreams Cut Short by Pandemic
Low-income families in Utah may have shifted funds from education to pay for pandemic-related costs, a trend in line with findings showing Black and …
Statewide Push to Update Laws, Remove “Barriers to Breakfast” for KY Kids
Senate lawmakers are considering updating existing legislation to allow kids to eat breakfast at school 15 minutes after the bell. During National …