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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Parents in Los Angeles don’t need to let child care costs prevent them from voting in person Tuesday — especially with the future of child care funding at stake.

Topline: California students, including those in elementary school, will have better access to mental health care, free menstrual products and information about climate change this school year.

Golden Rule #3: Invest Time and Resources in Building Trust Between Siloed Institutions. Successful collaboration in early learning reform must be inclusive and have clear structures for envisioning successes, sharing resources, and overcoming division.