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New Report Details Early Childhood Education Reforms in Louisiana
A report from New America profiles Louisiana’s bipartisan efforts to transform early learning in the state. In 2012, Louisiana passed the Early Childhood Education Act, which provided a holistic approach …
New Report Highlights State Implementation of “Essential Elements” for High-Quality Pre-K
This week the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released an analysis of 59 public pre-k programs in 44 states and the District of Columbia. NIEER’s report relied on …
Bipartisan Progress: Early Childhood Education in the 115th Congress
Historic Bipartisan Achievements for Children and Families While partisanship loomed large over much of the 115th Congress, one issue brought Democrats and Republicans together in both the House and Senate: …
Federal Funding for Early Childhood Programs: A Decade of Bipartisan Progress
Over the past ten years, federal early learning programs have achieved steady, significant progress in increased funding and bipartisan support from Congress and the White House. These gains would not …
CCDBG, a Program that Provides Vital Child Care Assistance, Celebrates 28th Birthday
Today, the Child Care and Development Block Grants (CCDBG) celebrates its 28th anniversary. Since November 1990, millions of children from low-income families have gained access to early learning environments, parents …
New Report Highlights How Child Care Challenges Affect Georgia’s Workforce and Economy
The rising cost of child care is not just a family issue. According to a new report from Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and the Metro Atlanta …
Report Shows Unique Challenges of Finding Infant and Toddler Care
A report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) found dramatic shortages in child care for infants and toddlers which, in many places, makes finding licensed care next to impossible. …
FFYF Analyzed Years of Polling and Found Unwavering Support for Greater Investment in ECE
The First Five Years Fund has conducted an analysis that consolidates and synthesizes the findings of our years of publicly available research with that of other national and state polls …
Child Care Aware Releases New Report on High Cost of Child Care from State to State
Child care is one of the largest household expenses families face today. A new report from Child Care Aware examines the cost and affordability of child care from state to …
ACF Announces $140 Million in Grants to Expand Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships
Yesterday, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a funding forecast for an additional $140 million in grants to expand Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCPs) and …
States Show Tremendous Interest in PDG B-5 at Chicago Meeting
Earlier this month, the BUILD Initiative, the Alliance for Early Success, EducationCounsel, NIEER, and the Ounce of Prevention Fund coordinated a meeting in Chicago, IL to provide information and assistance …
FY19 Appropriations Coalition Thank You Letter
October 11, 2018 The Honorable Richard ShelbyUnited States Senate304 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Shelby, The Child Care and Early Learning Coalition appreciates the increased funding included …
