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IDEA Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

July 29, 2019

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7 million eligible children and youth with …

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#DemDebate: 2020 Democratic Candidates on Early Learning and Care

July 29, 2019

This week, the 2020 Democratic candidates will take the debate stage in Detroit, MI, where they will discuss a range of issues important to the American people. Two nights of …

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Strengthening the Early Learning Workforce With Registered Apprenticeships

July 25, 2019

Well-qualified early childhood educators are a vital component to providing high-quality early learning and care opportunities for children from birth through age five. As policymakers have come to recognize the …

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House Passes the ‘Building Blocks of STEM Act’

July 24, 2019

Yesterday, the House passed the ‘Building Blocks of STEM Act,’ a bipartisan, bicameral bill, introduced jointly by Congresswoman Stevens and Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) in the House of Representatives, alongside …

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AAP Report Reinforces Role Pediatricians Can Play in Promoting School Readiness

July 23, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new report yesterday which highlights the role pediatricians play in supporting healthy development of young children so they are ready to learn …

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act of 2019 Community Sign-On Letter

July 12, 2019
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With Families Struggling to Find & Afford Quality Child Care, Voters Are Ready for Action

July 10, 2019

Child care isn’t a luxury for working families – it’s a necessity. Yet the cost of quality child care is greater than most other expenses families face. And recent data …

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Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership Program Overview

July 2, 2019
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Head Start and Early Head Start Program Overview

July 2, 2019
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Lawmakers Discuss Early Learning and Care in Higher Education Act Hearings

June 28, 2019

Throughout the 116th Congress, the House Education and Labor Committee has held several bipartisan hearings on the Higher Education Act (HEA), which is due for reauthorization. Though not a central …

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New Effort Helps Bridge Gap between ECE and K-12 Systems

June 26, 2019

The Office of Head Start launched a new project this week to bridge the gap between early education and public K-12 school systems. Coordination between the two systems will help …

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