Newsom achieved universal preschool. But at what cost to child care providers? The governor tripled early childhood funding and expanded TK to all 4-year-olds. But preschools are closing, making infant care harder to find.

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Newsom expanded free preschool. Now private daycares can’t afford to stay open. Public schools are replacing them

#publicdaycare #universalprek #capitalism #california

JFO tells Vermont lawmakers pre-K, child-care subsidies overlap and create incentives that shape family and district choices The Joint Fiscal Office told the House Human Services and Education Committees that universal pre-K, Head Start and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program overlap in ways that affect family costs, school budgets and private providers, and offered policy options under Act 73 while flagging major data gaps.

Vermont's latest report reveals how universal pre-K, Head Start, and child care subsidies are intertwined, influencing family choices and school budgets in unexpected ways.

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#VT #UniversalPreK #CitizenPortal #FiscalPolicyOptions #ChildCareSupport #VermontEducation

Went to bed early last night because I'm literally and figuratively exhausted by everything. Woke up to this fire #SOTU response by @workingfamilies.org . Short, (bitter)sweet, and powerful:

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#WeThePeople #MedicareForAll #UniversalPreK #Wolfpack #FuckICE #NoWarButClassWar

Chappaqua board green-lights plan to pursue expanded UPK; RFP to seek up to 108 seats District leaders presented a plan to expand universal prekindergarten by issuing an RFP for up to six on-site classrooms (about 108 seats) and partner-site seats, contingent on New York State budget approval and provider responses; administrators estimated per-student contract costs near $5,500–$7,500 and a timeline that would notify families by April 8.

Chappaqua School District is set to expand its Universal Pre-K program, aiming for up to 108 new seats, but it all hinges on state budget approval!

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#NY #UniversalPreK #CitizenPortal #NewYorkSchools #EducationAccess #CommunityPartnerships

Legislative counsel walks House Ways and Means through draft prekindergarten statute that shifts private-provider payments to childcare fund Committee reviewed draft statutory language changing who pays for publicly funded prekindergarten: public providers stay funded through the education fund and school districts while prequalified private providers would be paid by DCF from the Child Care Contribution special fund; the draft also addresses prequalified standards, a universal pre-K coordinator role, ADM counting and foundation-formula implications.

Vermont is proposing a major shift in how prekindergarten is funded, potentially changing the landscape for families and providers alike.

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#VT #FundingReform #UniversalPreK #CitizenPortal #VermontEducation #EarlyChildhood

While hardworking families in Illinois D-10 are choosing between groceries and rent, 900+ billionaires in this country are watching their wealth explode to record heights
​My plan for Congress is simple: The 2% Wealth Tax
#Affordability #universalhealthcare #collectivism #universalprek

Honoring Dr. King means action, not just words. One way to act: Contact your legislators about universal pre-K funding. The research on early education Return On Investment is overwhelming—now we need political will.
#ECEAdvocacy #UniversalPreK

JFO: Changing universal pre-K funding weight could shift family incentives and strain related programs The Joint Fiscal Office told the Ways & Means committee that modifying the statutory weight for universal pre-K (UPK) may change how families use Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) subsidies and could affect Head Start matching funds; JFO said data gaps prevent precise measurement and the report is not yet final.

Altering the funding weight for universal pre-kindergarten could reshape family subsidies and impact local budgets in unexpected ways.

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#VT #VermontEducation #UniversalPreK #ChildCareFunding #CitizenPortal #FamilySupportPrograms

Universal Pre-K: Multilingual Learners in California California's UPK is a leap toward equity, but are multilingual learners ready? Key workforce challenges.

LifeNextDaily News!
CA's Universal Pre-K aims for equity, but is the workforce ready for 1.69M multilingual learners? A new report reveals key needs. #UniversalPreK #EarlyLearning #MultilingualEd

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Educators say Minnesota’s universal pre K plan does not meet the needs of Black families. They argue that affordable, culturally affirming childcare from infancy is key to closing the achievement gap.

Full story: buff.ly/Qe6jTwe

#MSRNews #EducationEquity #UniversalPreK

It's up to us to choose bold ideas—and to take action on our belief that every child can learn.

[Here's a quick throwback to June 2024 when our Henry graduated preschool!]

#NickStewart2026 #BaltimoreCounty #OneCounty #AmericanEducationWeek #EducationWeek #UniversalPreK #PreK @tabco.org

Care about families, economic growth, or national competitiveness?
Universal Pre-K matters.

It supports parents, boosts learning & strengthens the workforce.

Liberals: education is a right.
Conservatives: early care enables more families.

Pre-K delivers both.
#UniversalPreK

Feed Kids. Fix Roads. Fund Hospitals. Aftyn Behn

#AftynBehn's shows us the way:

#UniversalPreK bill would tax Google, Facebook, big tech - who pay ZERO in taxes. If they take Tennessee data, they're going to pay for Tennessee children to go to school.

#Pot4Potholes legalizes recreational MJ and revenue wld go to highway fund.

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New Mexico becomes first U.S. state to offer free universal child care to all families: ‘It can be done’

New Mexico makes history! 🎉 Free universal child care is now a reality for all families – proving it CAN be done. #ChildCare #NewMexico #UniversalPreK #FreeChildCare

What does it mean to build a #UniversalPreK workforce that is ready for #MultilingualLearners? Our new report provides key insights from practitioners & advocates dedicated to creating an early education system that works for all.

Read the report: buff.ly/CeXoLAY

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#PublicSchoolsAreGreat
#BackToSchool
#FirstDayOfSchool
#SupportPublicSchools
#PublicSchoolsMakeAmericans
#SupportPublicEducation
#KnowledgeIsPower
#GoToSchoolBoardMeetings
#DemsForPublicSchool
#ResistAuthoritarianism
#EducationForAllChildren
#UniversalPreK
#BeCurious

Education Leader Advocates for Universal Pre K Funding and Implementation Strategy Education official emphasizes importance of universal pre K and seeks funding solutions by 2023

Terrebonne Parish School Board is championing universal pre-kindergarten, aiming to transform early childhood education and set children up for lifelong success.

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#LA #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood #LouisianaEducation #UniversalPreK #AcademicSuccess

Boone County approves new early childhood education facility in Union Board finalizes purchase of building for preschool education, operational by 2027-28 school year

Boone County just took a monumental step in early childhood education by approving a new facility that will boost preschool services for over 500 students!

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#KY #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood #BooneCountyEducation #UniversalPreK #FamilySupport

#KY @govandybeshear.bsky.social doing all he can to deliver #PreK to every 4 yt old in #Kentucky
Let’s see if we can get his follower #’s up, kk?
#universalpreK

Hey Friends! @govandybeshear.bsky.social of #KY is doing everything in his power to provide #UniversalPreK to every 4 yr old in the state. So how come this post, among others, has 4 likes & few shares? Not sexy enough for ya?
Let’s subscribe & show support for his ideas that we say we support.Thx

🥗 #UBI #guaranteedincome #babybonds #paidfamilyleave #universalprek #universalchildcare #universalhealthcare
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Indianapolis has a preschool crisis. Give voters a choice to fund it. | Opinion With IPS ending free pre-K, Indianapolis' childcare crisis is worsening. Local communities should have the power to fund pre-K.

We can’t fix K–12 if we ignore preschool.

Rep Blake Johnson just laid out a bold plan for universal pre-K in Indy—local control, real access. The coalition’s growing.

Read it here: www.indystar.com/story/opinio...

#INlegis #UniversalPreK

How Oklahoma made universal pre-K work Inside a red state where universal pre-K is incredibly popular.

Oklahoma’s universal pre-K program, established in the 1990s, continues to serve as a model for other states, demonstrating the benefits of accessible early childhood education.

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#UniversalPreK #EarlyEd

We know. It hurts our hearts to see this news and/or feel the pain of the cuts. Resistance & persistence can include telling ppl about the *real* pro-family movement from Dems & Progressives, who support these programs + #UniversalPreK. Make note now & tell others, so you know how to vote later.

Quincy leaders advocate for universal pre-k funding and increased early childhood education access Quincy officials emphasize universal pre-k's impact on children's development and education readiness.

Quincy leaders are rallying for universal pre-kindergarten, revealing alarming gaps in early education that could shape the future of their children.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood #UniversalPreK #EducationReadiness #QuincyEducation

@democrats.org Try again

#Medicare4All #AbolishICE
#UniversalPrek #MoneyoutofPolitics #ProgessivePolicy
#SurpremeCourtReform

Somer school district maintains five UPK classes amid space and funding constraints Somer school district will continue five UPK classes despite space and funding limitations next year.

The Somers Central School District is facing a critical crossroads as it navigates space and funding challenges while striving to maintain its vital universal pre-kindergarten program.

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#NY #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #UniversalPreK #NewYorkEducation #FiscalStewardship

ACNJ’s Winifred Smith-Jenkins testified in support of Bill S3910—moving NJ closer to universal preschool & full-day K. A big win for families, kids & community providers.
Read more: bit.ly/3ZyNIDk
#UniversalPreK #NJVotes4Kids #EarlyEdMatters #MixedDelivery #ACNJ

TALKING POINT: Dems & Progressives support #UniversalPreK, #UniversalChildCare, & strong #PublicSchools through solid funding. We support common sense gun reform & investment in solving the climate crisis, 2 things that ensure better lives for ALL children. See how this works. We care. They don't.

School Board approves expansion of elementary education and special needs support Board approves project to expand classrooms and enhance special education resources.

Westchester County School District is set to revolutionize elementary education by reducing class sizes and expanding Universal Pre-K, paving the way for a brighter future for all students!

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#NY #ClassroomExpansion #UniversalPreK #NewYorkEducation #SpecialNeedsSupport