MA: Early Childhood Education
MA 'millionaire’s tax' generates windfall for public education
The Massachusetts state budget has been finalized and public education leaders say students came out on top. More than $1 billion generated by the …
Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators
The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their sch…
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
MA family child care providers ease shortage, seek greater state backing
Advocates in Massachusetts say increasing the pay of smaller, family child care providers could help ease the shortage and provide economic benefits …
MA Lawmakers Approve Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students
Students won big in the recently approved Massachusetts state budget. Lawmakers approved an additional $150 million in financial aid for students …
Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Hurts MA Families
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for education and children's health but a lack of quality child care poses great challenges for families…
Education Support Professionals Create 'Bill of Rights' for Better Pay
Support staff in public schools across Massachusetts have created a "Bill of Rights" to help them organize for better pay and benefits. Known as …
MA Bill Would Let Candidates Use Campaign Funds for Child Care
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill to allow candidates seeking state or local office to use campaign funds for child care. Child care is …
'Baby University' Offers Life Skills, Community to New Parents in Need
Parenting was challenging even before the COVID pandemic, but a unique program in Cambridge teaches new parents the skills they need to nurture their …
Retired MA Seniors Bring Life Experience, Hugs to Kids at School
A program matching low-income seniors with area schools in need of additional help is providing some retirees with a new outlook on life. The Foster …
Program Aims to Provide Trauma-Informed Care Training for Early Educators
A program in Massachusetts aims to provide training on trauma-informed care for early educators. It's called Readying Educators and Developing Young …
Affordable Child Care Helps MA Families Get Back to Work
HOLYOKE, Mass. - With the school year in full swing for Massachusetts K-through-12 students, many parents are seeking early-childhood education and …