Federal Policy Can Help Avoid Tragedies of Unlicensed Child Care
The dirty underbelly of child care can mean the worst possible outcome: the injury or death of a child.
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What the Midterms Mean for Early Childhood Education
The 2014 midterm election results are in. So what might unified Republican control of both chambers mean for early childhood education?
Putting Seattle’s Pre-K Ballot Initiatives in Context
Seattle voters are deciding on several pre-K measures on election day. How do their options compare to other cities’?
Strong Bipartisan Support for Preschool Development and Expansion Grants
Last Friday marked the deadline to submit applications for the federal government’s new Preschool Development Grant competition.
Shining a Light on Lack of Access to Afterschool Care
Despite the expansion of afterschool programs, the report shows that many families continue to lack access to care.
How Unpredictable Schedules Take a Toll on Families
Working families face challenges each day to balance their careers with the responsibilities of parenthood.
Summarizing the Research on Dual Language Learners
New syntheses of the current research on dual language learners’ linguistic and academic developmental pathways.
Child Care Policy Shows Promise for Common Ground
David Gray and Grace Reef published an op-ed detailing the efforts underway to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
Report Finds Improved Access to Child Care, but Parents Still Struggling
According to a new report, low-income families in many states have greater access to child care since last year.
At the White House: Mapping Innovations to ‘Bridge the Word Gap’
Early childhood leaders are testing whether one can harness the power of technology to raise the level of engagement for all children.