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FFYF Statement on the President’s FY2020 Budget Proposal
Earlier today, the White House released the president’s FY2020 budget request to Congress, which includes recommendations regarding the suite of federal programs that support the care and education of America’s …
Bipartisan Lawmakers Request Funding Increase for Preschool Development Grant Program
Moments ago at a bipartisan briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by FFYF, Rep. John Katko (R-NY) shared the details of a “Dear Colleague” letter he is circulating with Rep. Joaquin …
FFYF Letter to White House Workforce Policy Advisory Board
In February of 2019, the White House announced the creation of a Workforce Policy Advisory Board, tasked with advising Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Adviser to the President Ivanka Trump on …
FFYF Calls for Improved Early Learning Data Access and Use Within States in the Education Science Reform Act
The Education Science Reform Act (ESRA) established the Institute of Education Science (IES), an independent research arm of the U.S. Department of Education, which collects and analyzes education data. As …
FFYF Releases Legislative Priorities and Resources for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 116th Congress now in session, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has released its federal legislative agenda outlining priorities and opportunities for lawmakers to advance …
