Reflecting on 2024: The Work and Wins That Drove Us
New America’s Education and Workforce teams highlight key advocacy efforts and accomplishments from this year.
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How to Find More Room for Child Care by Repurposing Public Schools
There are many potential advantages to a school-to-community-child-care-hub conversion.
One Year Later, Vermont’s Act 76 Is Showing Promise
The Vermont Legislature rejected an attempt to cut funding for the law’s implementation
What the Election Results Mean for Early Care and Education
Two local ECE ballot initiatives were successful, while hopes for increased federal investment were quashed
Three Golden Rules for Improving Early Childhood Systems
New models for collaboration, co-design, and participatory policymaking in California offer lessons for improving early childhood systems.
[Event Recap] Child-Centered, Joyful Learning in the Early Elementary Grades
Envisioning the ideal elementary school experience for young children
Families with Disabilities Face Multiple Challenges Accessing Child Care
Access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning is especially low for families of children with disabilities.
Funding Early Childhood Special Education: What Does It Take?
Rising Liability Insurance Costs Pose an “Existential Threat” to Child Care Providers
State lawmakers are starting to take notice and contemplate action
In DC and Louisiana, Advocates Work to Avoid Damaging Funding Cuts
In lean budget times, successful advocacy can often take the shape of avoiding deep cuts or even planned eliminations to vital programs.
In Texas, Helping Out Child Care Providers with a Tax Break
It’s now up to local officials to approve the property tax exemption for child care providers
Virginia’s Universities Work Together to Strengthen the Early Interventionist Pipeline
To address the need for a stronger pipeline of early interventionists, Virginia universities formed a unique consortium.
Q&A with LSX Fellow Margie Worthington-Smith on Building an Entrepreneurial Education System for South Africa
The Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) is a groundbreaking fellowship program and problem-solving platform for transforming education.
Wyoming Considers Revamping Funding Formula for Young Children with Disabilities
Wyoming is poised to fundamentally revamp its approach to early childhood special education funding.
Where Does Tim Walz Stand on Early Care and Education?
As governor, Walz oversaw the creation of a paid leave program and increased funding for child care