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New Research Demonstrates the Importance of Early Learning — and What Comes After
In addition to the proven life-long benefits, the overwhelming research shows that children living in poverty who experience quality early childhood education programs are more prepared for school, both behaviorally …
HHS Undertakes Nationwide Child Care Listening Tour
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just wrapped up a nationwide, 10-city listening tour, which featured roundtable discussions with parents, employers, child care providers, states and localities, tribal …
Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce through Registered Apprenticeships
High-quality early childhood education (ECE) for kids from birth through age five – particularly those from low-income families – is proven to help children develop the social, emotional and academic …
Celebrating STEM Education for Early Learners
Today, on National STEM Day, we commend bipartisan work being done in congress to promote STEM education for children of all ages. One bill in particular, the ‘Building Blocks of …
Today Marks Deadline for States to Submit Preschool Development Grant Applications
Today is the deadline for states to apply for the next year of funding for the $250 million Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program. States and jurisdictions …
Here’s the Latest on Federal Funding for Early Learning and Care for FY2020
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …
‘All Our Kin’ Highlights the Important Work of Family Child Care Providers
Children can have a high-quality early childhood experience in any number of settings, whether it’s a classroom, a church basement, or like a majority of children in child care today, …
Strengthening the Early Childhood Education Workforce through the Higher Education Act
Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor is holding a hearing on H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act, which reauthorizes the Higher Education Act. Earlier this year, First Five …
