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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.
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
Did LAist help you vote? Member support made these voter guides possible. Before you do anything else, we want to ask for your help and take a moment to tell you about our mission.
From paint color to air quality, designing better learning environments for Detroit kids
Celina Byrd’s favorite color is pink. So, when she owned a childcare center in 2010, she naturally decided to paint the walls pink, not realizing the bright color could be distracting for the children.