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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Transition into Kindergarten: Planning a Year Ahead
Kindergarten is already two months underway, but this conversation isn't about this year's students—it's about next year's incoming class.
Bridging the Gaps in Disability Policy: Reclaiming the Promise of the ADA
Disabled people are not passive recipients of policy outcomes; they are experts on their own lives and the systems they operate within.
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.
Closing Early Intervention Service Gaps to Infants is Both Policy and Practice
Automatic eligibility policies can help serve more infants and families with EI, but implementation is critical.
30 Years Without a Real Raise: New York’s Early Intervention Pay Crisis
Chronic underpayment and workforce shortages are threatening the state’s ability to deliver critical services for children with disabilities
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.
All Policy Is Disability Policy: An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Now, more than ever, we need to center disabled people to address persistent challenges and find better solutions for everyone.
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
Early Math Intervention Builds Momentum in 2025
Better math proficiency early in a student’s education often means better reading and math skills later on.
Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Federal Policy Updates and Resources for State Advocates
A fact sheet from New America and Start Early supports advocates to stay informed and take action.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: A Role for Curricula in Bridging Preschool and Early Elementary
The preschool years need to be followed by meaningful learning in early elementary grades.
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.