Anyone who is a mother, or has ever had a mother (spoiler alert: that’s EVERYONE) has a soft spot for the celebratory day in which we pause to appreciate the special women in our lives. In observance of Mother’s Day, we offer a trio of books—two notable new releases, and one “vintage” title … [Read more...] about LAUPlifting, May 2017 – Book Picks
Read MoreLAUPlifting, May 2017 – Mothers Without Borders
How do you celebrate the mothers in your life? Typically, once a year we expectantly celebrate our mothers; a day commonly donned with breakfast in bed, often prepared by their children; luscious bouquets of flowers; or even a nice restaurant brunch. While our young children may not be the most … [Read more...] about LAUPlifting, May 2017 – Mothers Without Borders
Read MoreLAUPlifting, May 2017 – CEO Message
The Newness of May In May we honor the Mothers in our lives – the backbones and hearts of our children, and the nurturers who countlessly believe in our untapped potential; believing in the life-giving newness we as children, and adults, can gift the world. Thank you, to all of the moms – you are … [Read more...] about LAUPlifting, May 2017 – CEO Message
Read MoreLocal and State Investments Improve the Quality of Early Education in Los Angeles County
Through local and state dollars, Quality Start Los Angeles has enhanced over 800 early education sites across LA County and continues to expand its impact LOS ANGELES - Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA), a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early learning providers in Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Local and State Investments Improve the Quality of Early Education in Los Angeles County
Read MoreGovernor Brown’s Revised Budget is a Step in the Right Direction for Children and Families
On May 11, Governor Brown released his revision to the State Budget for FY 17-18. We thank Governor Brown and his administration for choosing to restore promised funding for early care and education through this proposal. This is a win for families and early learning providers, as the funding will … [Read more...] about Governor Brown’s Revised Budget is a Step in the Right Direction for Children and Families
Read MorePre-K: Decades Worth Of Studies, One Strong Message
NPR CLAUDIO SANCHEZ May 3, 20176:00 AM ET Shannon Wright for NPR Some of the nation's top researchers who've spent their careers studying early childhood education recently got together in Washington with one goal in mind: to cut through the fog of studies and the endless debates … [Read more...] about Pre-K: Decades Worth Of Studies, One Strong Message
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