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2016 State Budget Wins for Babies
Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these… Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these are significant wins that should…
Pennsylvania's Early Learning Standards
Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards for Early Childhood are research-based according to age and development, and they form the foundation for curriculum,… Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards for Early Childhood are research-based according to age and development, and they form the foundation for curriculum, assessment, instruction and intervention within…
Meeting the Challenge Full Report
This article, released in June 2014, discusses how the most recent ELC grantees (Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and… This article, released in June 2014, discusses how the most recent ELC grantees (Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) are targeting infants and…
Meeting the Challenge: Engaging and Supporting Families
This excerpt from “Meeting the Challenge: How the Newest Early Learning Challenge Grantees Can Meet the Needs of Infants and… This excerpt from "Meeting the Challenge: How the Newest Early Learning Challenge Grantees Can Meet the Needs of Infants and Toddlers" discusses grantees’ plans to…
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2019 State Budget Wins for Babies
Thanks to dedicated advocates and policymakers, babies and their families around the country will benefit from state budget boosts in… Thanks to dedicated advocates and policymakers, babies and their families around the country will benefit from state budget boosts in the upcoming year. These new…