Early Childhood Education
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
ND Lawmaker: Still Hope for Expanding School Meals
This week, the North Dakota Senate rejected a plan to expand eligibility for free school meals, but the idea has support from many agencies and …
March is 'School Breakfast Month' in Arkansas
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as Arkansans recognize March as School Breakfast Month. Research has proven providing …
MN Applies 'Trauma Layer' to Early-Childhood Intervention Work
This week is National School Social Work Week, and in Minnesota, there are efforts to enhance support for students and families in early-childhood …
Pandemic Funds Brought Grief Care to More Colorado Students
A groundbreaking bereavement service is expanding efforts to reach kids where they are: in schools, churches and other community sites. Emily Napier…
NM Community College Boosts Support for Student Parents
In today's higher-education landscape, more than one-in-five college students also are parents - leading one New Mexico college to create a Student …
Funding Levels Focus of ND Childcare Debate
As anticipated, improving childcare access is getting attention at the North Dakota Capitol this year. One emerging bill deals with funding support…
MN Looks to Erase Hunger in Schools
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as the potential benefits as Minnesota lawmakers discuss whether to provide free school meals …
Child-Care Crisis Hindering North Carolina's Economy
The state's unemployment rate for women with children younger than age 6 has reached nearly 4%, and according to a new report, around 400,000 parents …
Report: NM Child Well-Being Fared Better Than Expected During Pandemic
New Mexico's Voices for Children has released its latest Kids Count Data Book - noting some quality-of-life improvements despite COVID, but also …
Child-Care Crisis Squeezes Families, Workers as WA Session Begins
Child care could be a crucial issue for state lawmakers as the session begins in Olympia today. Because of its cost, early childhood education and …
New Mexico Turns to Virtual Tutoring To Boost Student Grades
To boost educational outcomes, New Mexico will start the new year with a free, virtual tutoring program - focused on math, language arts, and science …
Study: Children in Child Care Don't Exhibit Problematic Behaviors
A new study shows kids in child care are not more likely to exhibit behavior problems than those who don't attend them. The Society for Research in …