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paid family leave
Early Learning
December 14, 2020

How California plans to increase access to Paid Family Leave to support early childhood

The recommendations include increasing the size of payouts and duration of leave, as well as support for small businesses.

Karen D'Souza
Podcast
December 11, 2020

What's next for the new early education Master Plan?

We explore the ambitious goals of California's Master Plan for Early Learning and Care to expand preschool, child care and opportunities for dual-language learners.

EdSource staff
Policy & Finance
September 6, 2019

Teachers could get paid maternity leave if governor agrees

If the governor signs the bill into law, teachers would receive at least six weeks of paid maternity leave.

Diana Lambert
Early Learning
August 8, 2019

California’s big spending push for children could have national impact

California's size and diversity make universal preschool or extended paid leave a feat in some ways comparable to a national effort.

Zaidee Stavely
Legislation
June 24, 2019

Building blocks: California's proposed early education legislation

California is on the brink of making huge investments in young children, and EdSource is tracking 27 early childhood bills introduced in the Legislature this session.

Zaidee Stavely
Legislation
April 19, 2019

California governor proposing more time for parents to bond with newborns

Newsom has expanded paid family leave from six to eight weeks as of July 1, 2020, and he plans to extend it to six months per child by 2021-22.

Zaidee Stavely
Early Learning
January 9, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposing to expand services for babies and toddlers

The budget proposal is expected to significantly expand paid family leave, home visits to help parents teach and care for their babies and screenings to identify delays early.

Zaidee Stavely