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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Brunswick, NJ—A new state-by-state report shows more young children enrolled in public pre-K programs nationwide, with California emerging as a leader in supporting young Dual Language Learners, even as overall pre-k quality standards remained low. The State of Preschool … [Read more...] about 2017 State of Preschool Report Highlights Progress in California: CA pre-K supports young DLLs but overall quality standards remain low

Ed Source, By Louis Freedberg Thousands of children will get access to subsidized child care as a result of a massive increase in child care funding approved by Congress last month. Congress approved — and Trump signed, albeit reluctantly — a $1.3 trillion budget that includes a nearly $2.4 … [Read more...] about California to get huge boost in child care funds from federal budget

Rasmussen College, By Brianna Flavin “... And the very sleepy bunny said, ‘Goodnight Mom, goodnight Dad.’” A line like this wrapping up a sweet children’s story probably doesn’t cause you any surprise. But if you are a preschooler with two moms or a toddler living with an auntie, then these … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Honor Diverse Family Structures in the ECE Classroom

Education Week, By Marva Hinton The Creative Learning Center in Miami is about 55 miles south of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where 14 students and three staff members were shot to death in February. In the days after the shooting, the center, which educates children … [Read more...] about Early Educators Help Children Navigate Fears of Violence, Times of Protest

The events in Parkland are heavy on all of our hearts. We deeply care about our children and know it’s difficult to protect them from the images and news they're exposed to. We've gathered some resources for how you can talk to your child and support your family through difficult times: Tips to … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Young Children About Tragic Events

On February 9, President Trump signed a two-year budget deal, along with a stopgap spending bill to end a brief government shutdown. The bipartisan budget deal increases domestic spending caps and includes critical wins for young children and their families. The deal extends the Children’s Health … [Read more...] about Child360 Responds to Federal Budget Deal: Increases for Child Care