A child may struggle for months — or even years — with an undiagnosed learning disability or insufficient support. He or she may experience anxiety, frustration, fear, lack of relationships, falling ...

As a parent of two children who have participated in the Head Start program, I understand the power and impact these opportunities can provide families in Washington state. Through early learning, my ...

In my years of building businesses and serving this state, I’ve learned a thing or two about balancing a budget. If there’s one thing my experience has taught me, it’s this: You don’t cut your way to ...

As a community member and advocate for early childhood education, I am deeply concerned about the recent Indiana state budget cuts impacting the On My Way Pre-K program and child care vouchers. These ...

Education Superintendent Cade Brumley is right — anyone who still believes Louisiana is last in education "isn’t paying attention." The state’s steady rise in national education rankings reflects bold ...

When my daughter was first diagnosed with autism, I was overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. But because of accessible, well-funded early intervention programs, we had a village of support to help ...

Home-based child care is too often misunderstood and undervalued. It’s not babysitting — it’s early childhood education. Home-based providers are trained professionals, licensed small business owners ...

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It is well-recognized that early childhood education is essential because it builds the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning, health, and social well-being. The period from birth to age 8 is one ...