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.
The Governor’s 2015-17 biennial budget proposals show modest increases for child care in a very tight fiscal environment. The increases in the child care budget are noteworthy after years of budget cuts. 1. Increase in Child Care Payment Rates Continued in Wisconsin Shares Good news! The child care payment rate increases implemented in...
More evidence that the obesity epidemic is preventable and that we need to start early. The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) has a recent blog on this topic. Healthy preschool habits can last a lifetime It includes links to resources, a policy brief, and various studies. One item caught my eye, "Early care and...
The YoungStar Consortium (Celebrate Children Foundation, Supporting Families Together Association, and Wisconsin Early Childhood Association) produced a report last year that we have neglected to blog about. Here is a link to the full report: Moving Wisconsin Forward Lots of good info in this document. There is a timeline of progress...
Happy Groundhog Day! Unfortunately, just like Bill Murray's day in the movie, things seem to be repeating themselves. Child care workers continue to be at the bottom of the wage scale of the civilian workforce, earning barely more than fast food cooks, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A Child Trends Report provides...
The New Yorker magazine had a lengthy piece a few weeks ago on a novel experiment in Providence, RI. It was titled The Talking Cure: The poorer parents are, the less they talk with their children. The mayor of Providence is trying to close the “word gap.” It is well worth the read. The program is based on extensive research and is...
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