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Early Learning
January 5, 2021

Why California needs to ban preschool suspensions and expulsions, experts say

Harsh discipline at such an early age can have lasting consequences.

Karen D'Souza
Commentary
December 17, 2020

It’s time we gave women and young children their due

California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care is a template for a better life, not only for our youngest children, but for women as well.

Liz Simons
Policy & Finance
December 1, 2020

Inside California’s new master plan to reshape early education and child care

Gov. Gavin Newsom made early childhood education a central focus of his administration.

Karen D'Souza
Federal Education Policy
November 7, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden’s expansive education agenda expected to draw greater scrutiny

With Senate likely to remain in GOP hands, it is not clear how much of his detailed pro-teacher agenda, with a heavy emphasis on community colleges and affordability, could be implemented.

Louis Freedberg
Early Learning
August 3, 2020

California child care providers losing money, risking health during pandemic

Many providers are missing rent payments and racking up credit card debt, in addition to worrying they will be infected with the coronavirus.

Zaidee Stavely
Early Learning
July 27, 2020

California family child care providers vote to join union

In addition to advocating for higher pay per subsidized child, providers say they will call for more training and more access to subsidies.

Zaidee Stavely