2020 Vision for Kids
This year, there are a lot of competing priorities facing our elected leaders. And through it all, we need to ensure that children are a top priority.
Tag Archives: early childhood education
Investing in Washington State’s Littlest Learners
We know that a child’s brain develops the fastest in the first three years of life. That’s why we’re so excited that the Washington state legislature passed a bill that will expand services for disadvantaged babies and toddlers across the Evergreen State.
Photo Journey: We All Care for Child Care
Last week, we organized a week of action across the country to advocate for high-quality child care. Relive the action by browsing through our photo journey!
Let’s Look at the Impact of Early Education Investments on the Whole Child
Early childhood education is one of the most effective investments we can make as a country and we owe it to kids to look at the impact of these investments on the whole child.
Beyond the Kids: Head Start’s Lasting Impact
Children who participate in Head Start programs receive innumerable benefits. I can attest to all of these advantages because Head Start has played a significant role in my own household.
Weekly Wisdom: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with Head Start
One of the programs that has helped our nation achieve greater equality is Head Start. A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how Head Start has been a critical resource in expanding early education opportunities to vulnerable kids who live in hard-to-reach communities across America.
An advocate’s take: where the Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on early ed
I sat in the stands among hundreds of other Tennesseans who came out for the 2018 Tennessee Gubernatorial Education Forum. I wasn’t “Mom,” or “Katie,” or “just an early childhood educator.” I was there as an advocate!
Photo of the Month: Rider from Arkansas
Meet Rider, a 2-year-old from Arkansas who is able to explore his curiosity and imagination on a daily basis, thanks to early learning programs like Head Start.
Wednesday Wisdom: Early Education is an Investment in our Future
High-quality early education – including child care – makes a positive difference in the lives of kids around the country. Quality child care helps kids grow socially and developmentally so they’ll start school ready to learn. Kids who have access …