California’s Current Child Care Landscape

California’s child care market is at a critical juncture: the pandemic led to significant loss of child care spaces, but recovery is underway and key policy shifts are on the horizon.

Time for a Fresh Approach to Childcare

President-elect Donald Trump has signaled an appetite for change with his new Department of Government Efficiency and various cabinet picks. While many federal programs and regulations need an overhaul, childcare policy is an overlooked area that is ripe for a new approach.

Local Measures in California to Fund Child Care Programs on Verge of Victory

In the recent elections, voters in Sonoma County, Santa Cruz, and Pomona approved measures to boost funding for children’s programs significantly.

How would a Trump presidency affect early childhood care in Southern California?

The economy was front and center for many Americans who went to the polls last week, but President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign had very few specifics about proposals on childcare. California families spent an average of nearly $20,000 on infant care in 2021.

A global childcare crisis

From my home country of Nigeria to the United States—where I lived and worked for 20 years—caregivers, particularly working mothers, are experiencing a crisis.

How to Support Children After the Election: Guidance for Parents and Educators

As election season comes to a close, the aftermath can leave many adults and children grappling with a range of emotions—from relief to disappointment and even uncertainty about the future. Here are ten recommendations to help children feel safe and supported.

What the presidential candidates have done − and where they stand − on education

When it comes to education policy, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris not only have mostly distinct visions but also distinct track records. Harris is calling for a wider role for the federal government and larger investment to improve educational opportunities.

Why bringing children to the voting booth matters

Children are not merely passive recipients of voting outcomes; they are capable participants in building a future shaped by informed civic values and active community involvement. We must foster responsible use of their civic knowledge and power for a better future.

2024 California statewide ballot measures

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