Pay levels rising for child care jobs, but challenges remain for workers and families
Child care challenges cost the U.S. economy an estimated $122 billion a year, according to the First Five Years Fund, a ...
These three Wisconsin legislators all had child care careers. Here's how this shapes their policy:
"We all agree that families need access to affordable child care. We all agree that child care teachers are professionals and ...
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These three Wisconsin legislators all had child care careers. Here's how this shapes their policy:
Joy Goeben and Madison's Democratic Rep. Lisa Subeck are three state lawmakers who had careers serving young children in a child care setting. Their experiences in the field shape their policy on ...
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How Des Moines schools will use a $75,000 state grant to combat child care deserts
Nine Iowa school districts, including Des Moines Public Schools, were awarded nearly $600,000 in grant funding to support a program where students earn national credentials in childcare.
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Le Mars and Central Lyon school districts to expand education opportunities to childcare professionals
According to a press release, the Credentials to Child Care Careers grants have been awarded to five other school districts already and followed a pilot program last summer. The districts are ...
Newsom signs executive order to help child care providers affected by LA County Fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the executive order a week after child care providers held a news conference asking for help.
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As private equity invests in child care, Colorado lawmakers seek guardrails
Some early childhood experts have recently sounded the alarm about the growing footprint of private equity in the child care ...
Iowa awards nearly $600,000 in grants to boost child care workforce
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded nearly $600,000 in competitive grants to nine school districts, following a ...
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Child care workers could get a raise under Shapiro plan to address shortage
Businesses and advocates for families say the Democrat’s $55 million proposal would make child care in Pennsylvania more ...
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Kandiyohi and Renville counties successful in securing child care grants
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced $6.1 million in Child Care Economic Development grants issued to 25 ...