In a Year of Economic Uncertainty, Differing State Approaches to Spending on Young Children
Some states have opted to reduce funding for early learning programs, while others managed to strengthen their programs.
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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.
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 …