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The Early Educators Apprenticeship Act
As understanding about the importance of early learning has grown, so too have expectations about the quality of care that young children receive in their earliest and most developmentally consequential …
Title I Funding Can Play a Critical Role in Supporting Early Learning
During his campaign, President Biden announced he would triple Title I funding, which, in addition to his broader proposal to expand access to high-quality child care and early childhood education …
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges President, Congress to Provide Child Care Relief Funding
In a new letter to President Biden and members of Congress detailing priorities for upcoming pandemic relief legislation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for financial relief for the …
Senate Republicans Include $20 Billion for Child Care in Latest COVID-19 Relief Proposal
A group of 10 Republican senators have released the details of an economic relief package that includes $20 billion in funding for the child care industry, underscoring the sentiments on …
2021 Policy Poll: Social Media Graphics
There is overwhelming bipartisan support among voters nationally and in key electoral swing states for a wide range of federal early learning and care policy proposals that already have the …
NEW POLL: Widespread Bipartisan Support for Early Learning and Child Care Policy Proposals
Republican and Democratic Voters Alike See Child Care and Early Learning as Smart Policy and Smart Politics WASHINGTON – Today, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) released the findings of …
2021 Policy Poll: Fact Sheet
There is overwhelming bipartisan support among voters nationally and in key electoral swing states for a wide range of federal early learning and care policy proposals that already have the …
Early Learning and Care in Final COVID Relief Legislation
Recognizing the essential role of child care — its proven benefits to a child’s learning and healthy development and its support of America’s labor market and economy by allowing parents …
John Legend: Invest in Early Childhood Education
John Legend knows that legends can come from anywhere. They all start in the same place: with a dream and a chance to make that dream come true. High-quality early …
Biden Relief Proposal Underscores Child Care as Central to Economic Recovery
Proposal includes $40 billion in dedicated relief for child care providers, along with significant tax benefits and financial support for families WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Joe Biden released the details …
