Melody Frierson
Chief of Staff, Executive Office
Chief of Staff, Executive Office
Foundation Relations and Grants Manager
Publications Manager
Director of Learning and Evaluation, New Practice Lab
Development Manager, New America
Executive Assistant to the CEO
2025 year in review highlights from the Fellows Program.
A short primer on private-sector workers’ access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.
Some states have opted to reduce funding for early learning programs, while others managed to strengthen their programs.