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Celebrating Our Members: The Chickasaw Nation
This month’s NICCA Member Highlight features the Chickasaw Nation’s School-Age Summer Program, where children built skills in cooking, gardening, and wellness through the Impa’ Kilimpi’ (Strong Food) initiative.
Aug 202 min read
Child Care in the News: Legal Challenges and Accountability in Early Education
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Jul 282 min read
Child Care in the News: Immigration Policy Battles and Grassroots Family Advocacy
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Jul 212 min read
Now Open: TELI 2026–2028 Cohort for Tribal Early Childhood Programs
The Tribal Early Learning Initiative (TELI) helps Tribal communities strengthen early childhood systems by aligning programs like child care, Head Start, preschool, and home visiting. The 2026–2028 cohort will emphasize food security and nutrition. CCDF Lead Agencies can join by indicating interest in Appendix 2 of their Tribal Plan.
Jul 151 min read
Child Care in the News: Immigration Crackdowns, Pronatalism Push, and Head Start at 60
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Jul 142 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Advocacy, Funding Freezes, and Provider Warnings Come to Life
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Jul 71 min read
Child Care in the News: Budget Battles, Rising Costs & Who Fills the Gap
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Jun 302 min read
Child Care in the News: Behind the Buzzwords, Families Still Lose
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Jun 231 min read
Child Care in the News: Rising Attendance in Home-Based Programs, Policy Setbacks, and the Power of Educator Voice
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Jun 92 min read
Child Care in the News: Babies, Budgets, and Broken Promises - What Congress Must Face in the Fight for Child Care
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Jun 22 min read
