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Tribal College and University Head Start Career Development Program Grant Opportunity
$6M in grants aim to boost qualified educators in American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start programs through TCU partnerships.
Jan 132 min read
In Case You Missed It: Emergency Child Care Funding Secured in Bipartisan Spending Bill
Congress recently passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that includes $500 million in emergency child care funding.
Jan 132 min read
Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Political Policies, and Market Shifts
Child care costs surpass rent, Trump’s policies debated, a grim future looms, and KinderCare’s IPO sparks questions in this week’s news.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains
New CACFP regulations now allow Tribal communities to substitute vegetables for grains, promoting health and honoring cultural traditions.
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Demystifying Budget Reconciliation: How It Shapes U.S. Policy
Understand budget reconciliation, a vital legislative process in U.S. policymaking, and how it shapes major fiscal and policy changes.
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Uncovering the Child Care Crisis: Key Findings from the Shortchanged Report
A recent report by the Children’s Equity Fund, titled "Shortchanged," sheds light on a major issue affecting families and early childhood...
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Federal Government Update
Congress returns for a pivotal lame-duck session with a tight agenda before Republicans take control in 2025. Learn more.
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Policy Impacts, and Play-Based Learning Trends
Explore child care's rising costs, possible impacts of Trump's policies, and why play-based learning mandates are gaining attention.
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Policy Update on Child Care and Early Learning Following the U.S. Election Results
How will the recent election results shape child care and early learning? Read our analysis on potential policy shifts and next steps.
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Election Outcomes, Child Tax Credits, and Infrastructure Recovery
Election results shape child care policy, tax credit expansion urged, and North Carolina battles to rebuild its care infrastructure.
Nov 10, 20242 min read