Making the News: Biden’s Efforts to Keep the Child Care Dream Alive
In the early days of his 2020 campaign, President Joe Biden promised to increase access to early care and education for all of America’s children.
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COVID-19 pandemic: Helping young children and parents transition back to school
Transitioning back to early childhood programs or school— or starting them for the first time—can create extra challenges during a pandemic. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care.
One state just became a national leader on child care. Here’s how they did it.
Inside the winning fight in Vermont. Action in Congress to support child care has been stalled for years. But in Vermont, lawmakers have just approved an ambitious plan that would pour tens of millions of new dollars into the state’s starved child care system.
The best childcare in the world? Maybe so, but new parents in Iceland are holding out for better
In a bright, bunting-filled community hall in central Reykjavik, Eggert Arason bounces his 17-month-old son, Mosi, on his lap as they sing the Icelandic version of Row Your Boat, accompanied by an acoustic guitar.
More hospitals are offering child care. But they shouldn’t have to
Since the pandemic began, thousands of child care locations have closed, exacerbating an already acute shortage. But health care worker Jada Carter was lucky.
Vast majority of parents support federal child care programs, survey shows
Amid the federal budget debate, roughly 90% of parents with small children view family issues as a top priority, one report finds. Conducted by the advocacy group Zero to Three, the survey also showed great concern over possible cuts to child care, education, and housing programs.
Schools struggle for bodies and potties one year into California’s big preschool expansion
Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a big plan for some of California’s littlest children.
Why the ‘science of reading’ may be the next dyslexia battleground
As the state moves to require dyslexia screening in public schools, experts say teachers need to embrace the “science of reading” approach that emphasizes phonics.
Making Sense of the Governor’s May Revision
Our Budget Center experts will break down Governor Newsom’s May Revision and explore how the governor’s budget proposals adapt to the challenges facing the state and continue supporting the health and well-being of Californians. Additional details to come.
How My Lunch Table Became a Space for Community Among Multiracial Students
Picture of me at seven years old. Photo courtesy of Natasha Akery.I didn’t know I was biracial when I was a kid, but I knew I was different. I grew up on the coast of South Carolina with church steeples on the horizon and Spanish moss hanging from large live oak trees.