Childcare & Early Education

On Top of All the Back-to-School Jitters

Back-to-school season brings both excitement and anxiety, but this year parents at my child’s school were asked to donate $350 per student—far more than in past years—to cover programs the district doesn’t fund, like specialty teachers, software, and field trips. While I support my school, the growing reliance on parent contributions highlights inequities: wealthier schools benefit while high-need schools fall further behind. Declining federal and state funding, especially recent cuts, worsens the gap.

Florida 2025 Delegation Meetings

Wish you could tell your state representatives what’s important to your family without going to Tallahassee? You can — through delegation meetings ! Many people haven’t heard of these meetings, but they are a powerful way to make your voice heard as a parent in Florida. What Are Delegation Meetings...

Protecting & Supporting Immigrant Children & their Families in Early Learning Spaces

Spanish Language Version/En Español Note: This post is intended as a clearinghouse for early learning/child care and immigration resources, especially for providers, activists and parents. The links and information included here are informational only and should not be considered a substitute for...

Protección y apoyo a los niños inmigrantes y a sus familias en los espacios de educación temprana

English Language Version /En Inglés Nota: La intención de este artículo es suministrar información sobre los recursos disponibles para educación temprana, cuidado infantil e inmigración, en especial para los proveedores, los activistas y los padres de familia. Los enlaces y la información que...