Child Care and Early Education
The goal of free universal pre-K programs for all children is gaining attention, but some regions can now only afford to offer free programs to at-risk children. Preschool advocates argue that the lifelong benefit outweighs the cost. (Photo: The Buffalo News)
Latest in child care and early education
“Regional young Child Poverty in 2008: Rural Midwest sees increased poverty, while urban Northeast rates decrease”
The analysis finds that all children suffer consequences of being poor, but children ages 6 and under living in the Midwest and rural South are especially vulnerable.
“Federal Policy: Early Learning Challenge Fund (Title IV of Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009)”
Resources on the Early Learning Challenge Fund, passed by the House on September 17, 2009.
20th Annual KIDS COUNT Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book features national and state profiles of children’s well-being.
CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Child Care and Early Education, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
New Data Available in the KIDS COUNT Data Center
The Data Center offers new data on household education levels and children in immigrant families.
"Needy Families and the Recovery Act Funds: Is your state leaving money on the table?"
An overview of the TANF Emergency Fund, including: what it offers; the obstacles faced by states that try to obtain the funds; how to debunk misconceptions about the funds; how to report on the needs of your community; and how to track your state’s application process.
"Covering Early Childhood Learning: New challenges for Head Start"
Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot reporter Claire Cummings, a fellow at JCCF’s September 2009 seminar “Ladder of Success,” overviews the Head Start program, including its current status, challenges and potential story ideas.
"Covering Early Childhood Learning: Teacher Quality in Early Education"
Examining teacher quality -- a complicated topic at any grade level -- can be particularly challenging when it comes to early childhood education. Catalyst Ohio reporter Rachel Abbey, a fellow at JCCF’s September 2009 seminar “Ladder of Success,” tells you how to get started on covering this topic in your community.
"Child Well-Being Index 2009"
This is the first-ever report on the impact of the current recession on the overall health, well-being and quality of life of America's children.
Preschool, Performance and Politics
The “next major reform movement in public education," as predicted in 2007 by The Oregonian's Bill Graves, is now here.
On the Radar: Early Education
The early education movement has gathered unprecedented momentum. Find out how to cover the issue in your state.
Education Sources
Contacts and resources on a range of education issues.
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