All articles by Jeremy Hay
Trump's plan intended to reduce high cost of child care through tax breaks
High-income families are likely to benefit the most through tax deductions.
Jeremy Hay
December 1, 2016
Group of educators, policymakers aims to tackle preschool suspensions
Too many California preschool students are suspended, says a group of educators and policymakers.
Jeremy Hay
October 24, 2016
Feds give guidance for how new education law can support early learning
The federal government urges the use of the Every Student Succeeds Act to support early education.
Jeremy Hay
October 21, 2016
State could lose federal funds if rules for child care eligibility don’t change
California must change childcare and after-school eligibility rules or face penalties.
Jeremy Hay
October 3, 2016
Preschool teachers’ implicit bias impacts black boys most, study says
The study focused on teachers' reactions and expectations regarding behavior.
Jeremy Hay
September 29, 2016
For those parents who can afford them, ride services ease logistical burdens
Ride services for kids as young as 2 are growing in popularity.
Jeremy Hay
September 11, 2016
Kindergarten readiness gap between low-income and higher-income students shrinking
Researchers find achievement gap at kindergarten is narrowing
Jeremy Hay
September 7, 2016
Major overhaul of Head Start standards to impact length of program days
New rules for Head Start most significant changes to federal program since 1975
Jeremy Hay
September 1, 2016
Bill to alter subsidized childcare eligibility rules stalled
Legislators can't agree on how much the proposed law would cost.
Jeremy Hay
August 9, 2016
California bill would change law governing eligibility period for subsidized child care
Families would be guaranteed eligibility for 12 months instead of having to reapply two or more times a year.
Jeremy Hay
August 7, 2016
New rating system provides insight into child care and preschool programs
One county's experience is a window into how childcare and preschool centers are rated.
Jeremy Hay
July 17, 2016
What parents need to know about California’s childcare and preschool rating system
Tips for parents about the state's quality ratings system for childcare centers and preschools
Jeremy Hay
July 17, 2016
Mixed marks for California in its approach to early education teacher pay
The report finds most states lacking in policies to support higher wages in the early education workforce.
Jeremy Hay
July 7, 2016
Report: Separate transitional kindergarten class may better prepare students for kindergarten
Stand-alone transitional kindergarten classes are now more common in California.
Jeremy Hay
June 22, 2016
With costs unclear, Clinton lays out ambitious plans for early education
Hillary Clinton's plans would reshape the landscape of early childhood education.