Early Childhood Education
Lack of state-funded preschool leaves NH children lagging behind peers
Education experts say children in New Hampshire are at risk of falling behind their peers in other states with well-funded preschool programs…
Alabama educators spotlight school libraries in student education
It is American Education Week, a time to commemorate and reflect on the achievements of students, educators, and parents. In Alabama, educators are …
Report: KY faces workforce crisis in sectors that support children
New county-level data show Kentucky is facing a severe shortage of workers in sectors supporting children, including teachers, counselors, child care …
CA advocates criticize proposed cuts to Head Start preschool programs
Children's advocates are slamming a budget proposal to slash funds for Head Start, the program providing free preschool for children in low-income …
CT child advocates hope to blunt impacts of new education law
Child advocates across Connecticut are imploring Gov. Ned Lamont to increase state funding for subsidized preschool and child care slots. It would …
Congress proposes slashing funding for Head Start programs
More than 3,000 Ohio children could lose access to Head Start programs under budget cut proposals now being considered by Congress. From birth …
Report shows uptick in mental health concerns for MI women
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report. The United Health Foundation …
New advisory board helps Ohio parents increase advocacy
Ohio parents say they're concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a …
MI adults learn to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health
Heart disease is Michigan's number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it - in the next …
Missouri gets jump in child-care subsidy rates
An increase in child-care subsidy reimbursement rates up to 58% of market rate is being hailed as a big win for providers in Missouri. Sarah Gould …
UT child-care providers, families demand investment in care for kids
On Wednesday, child care providers and families will gather at the Utah State Capitol to participate in a stroller rally to advocate for critical …
More work needed on juvenile justice reform
Advocates for juvenile justice reform recently gathered in Chicago to find ways to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. Herschella …