Research has shown that the first five years play an enormous role in a child’s ongoing development and future success. Since most kids are in a child care or preschool setting while their parents are at work, it’s critical that we invest in a high-quality early education system that provides the experiences kids need for healthy development.
Wisconsin is 6th in the nation in four-year-old access to state-funded preschool education, according to the annual state Pre-K report for 2014, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). The survey found that 49,687 four-year-olds were enrolled...
Children and families won a big victory when the Congress voted for a two-year extension of home visiting programs. The home visiting program, officially known as the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Visiting (MIECHV Program), supports voluntary, evidence-based, home visiting services for families with young children. Current annual...
Fox Valley leaders have launched the Community Early Learning Center (CELC) in Appleton, with a mission to “ensure that by age 5, all our children have the foundation to achieve their full potential.” The multi-agency center focuses on the families of young children and those serving them, with a unique range of organizations serving...
Lots of state governors, both Republicans and Democrats, are talking about Early Care and Education. Including those in our neighboring states of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana. But not the governor of Wisconsin. From the National Women's Law Center: April 22, 2015 A total of 27 governors (14 Democrats and 13 Republicans)...
Wisconsin continues to expand four-year-old kindergarten (4K) across the state. Data from September 2014 shows that 95% of elementary public school districts offer free 4K to all; 391 of 413 districts now offer 4K. The point-in time count in September showed 47,844 children enrolled in 4K programs. Additional data during the school year...
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