Growing Number of States Turning to Dedicated Funding for Young Children
Establishing dedicated funding for ECE can be an effective way to ensure these programs don’t get left out during the budget process.
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With CCDF Rule in Limbo, Next Steps for States Are Uncertain
The rule sparked many of the recent positive changes in child care policy in states across the country.
The Ripple Effects of Cutting Undocumented Children Off from Early Childhood Education
All children and families served by Head Start set to lose under new rule adopted by the Trump Administration.
A Series of Laws Strengthens New Jersey’s Early Education System
Recent bills signed by Governor Murphy emphasize a push towards universal pre-K and full-day kindergarten.
Head Start for America’s Children Act of 2025 Proposes Fully Funding the 60-Year-Old Program
New bill offers support for student parents, the early childhood workforce, and more
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Understanding Parent Expectations of Pre-K Curricula
Pre-K teachers can help parents in understanding the importance of play-based learning.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Results from a National Survey of Pre-K Teachers
National survey of pre-K teachers serves as a valuable supplement to NASEM report
A New Endowment Aims to Transform Connecticut’s Early Education System
Connecticut’s Early Childhood Education Endowment starts with an initial $300 million investment
Federal Early Education Update: July 2025
The latest in federal early education news
Arkansas Takes Steps to Help Early Educators Save for Retirement
The issue of retirement security for early educators is one facing every state in the country.