The Association of Community College Trustees and the National Head Start Association have released the second annual report for Kids on Campus, an initiative placing Head...
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra recently met with Black elected officials and community leaders in South Los Angeles to outline his platform for California’s future. Introduced...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Our work has never been more urgent,” said NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang. “We need systems that truly value children and the people who...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “This is not anything new, knowing that play is so critical to children, whether it’s dramatic play, building play, creative arts play or...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “If North Carolina is going to produce the qualified workforce necessary to meet the demand for high-quality childcare services in a timely manner,...
JACKSON ADVOCATE — A national literacy crisis is emerging as reading achievement continues to decline across the United States. Nearly 40% of fourth graders read below...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “I never thought I would be here before Head Start. It was rough. No childcare, job loss. I’ve been helpless,” she shared on...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Other states should take note: Georgia proves that state-funded preschool with well-qualified teachers, pay parity with K-12, small classes, and strong continuous improvement...
OAKLAND POST — In “Bonita The Bumble Bee and the Quarantine,” Jordan helped young readers process the uncertainty and isolation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In a...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Simple daily routines—such as getting dressed, putting on shoes, washing hands, following directions, opening lunch containers, and caring for personal belongings—help children build...
SEATTLE MEDIUM — A national literacy crisis is evident as nearly 40 percent of fourth graders read below the basic level, and approximately one-third of eighth...
Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year,...
