Recent State Policy Advances
Expanded investment. Restructured agencies. New caucuses, committees, and coalitions. Read about all the ways our allies on the front lines are making their state a better place for each and every child to reach their full potential.
State By State:
Let’s Celebrate! New Early Childhood Policies and Resources in Louisiana
Each New Year brings with it new beginnings, new opportunities, and for all of us in the early childhood community, renewed optimism for achieving something
Washington State invests record amount in early education
Earlier this summer, Washington state legislators voted to invest a record $158 million on early education policies during the recent 2015-17 biennial budget cycle, the most
Making Progress on Early Childhood Policy in Massachusetts
It was a cold and snowy winter for Massachusetts this year, but the spring thaw brought new resources for early care and education. The FY16
Weathering the Storm in Kansas
While the climate surrounding children’s issues has been particularly difficult in Kansas, there were three key victories in the Sunflower State in 2015 for young
On A Path Toward Quality Early Learning and Development in Colorado
The 2015 session of the Colorado General Assembly saw Colorado continue on its path toward improving access to quality early learning and development programs for
Nebraska Policymakers Again Recognize Importance of Children’s Earliest Years
Balancing a wide variety of public interests and with great bipartisan support, the Nebraska Legislature again recognized the critical importance of children’s early years prior
Oregon’s young children won a major victory last week
On the last day of the 2015 Oregon legislative session, the Oregon Senate approved a bill that will make high-quality preschool available for more children
Celebrating Increases in Early Childhood Investments in Michigan
Things are looking brighter for early childhood investments in Michigan in FY2016. Early in June, the Michigan state legislature passed–and Governor Snyder signed into law–the
A Much Needed Conversation about Child Care
Last week, Michigan’s Children partnered with the Early Childhood Investment Corporation and several other state advocacy partners to organize opportunities to strategize action around some
