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2025 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference: Scholarship App Now Open
Exciting news for all advocates and professionals in the anti-hunger community! The 2025 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference (AHPC) ...
5 days ago1 min read
Child Care in the News: A New Administration, FFN, and Policy Insights
Stay informed with this week's key child care issues, from labor force challenges to the role of FFN care and policy impacts.
Jan 132 min read
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
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, Key Research, and Family Challenges
Tribal child care upgrades, $21M grant for child welfare, research insights, and working moms’ challenges highlight this week’s news.
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.
Dec 13, 20242 min read
The Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education: Key Insights from OPRE's TRLECE Study
Explore how licensing shapes early care and education through OPRE's TRLECE guide. Learn how it informs quality and accessibility.
Dec 11, 20242 min read
New Data Highlights the High Cost of Childcare Across the U.S.
Discover insights from the latest National Database of Childcare Prices update, revealing childcare costs and their impact on families.
Dec 9, 20242 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 5, 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 4, 20243 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 3, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid
Georgia weighs child care funding, Muscogee Nation invests $1.4M, and pandemic aid offers lessons for system reform in this week's news.
Nov 28, 20243 min read
5 Essential Facts About Child Care Costs in the U.S. You Need to Know
Uncover five key insights into U.S. child care costs and what they mean for parents, providers, and policymakers.
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Mastering Budget Planning with the Child Care Cost Model: A Vital Tool for Early Education Programs
Discover the Child Care Cost Model—a key resource for accurate budgeting and strategic planning in early education programs.
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: New Tribal Center, Expulsions, and Working Parents
Rising preschool expulsions, child care struggles for working parents, and Cherokee Nation's new Head Start highlight this week's news.
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Reflections from the ISSA Conference 2024: A Shared Vision for Early Childhood Development
ISSA Conference 2024: A global gathering advancing early childhood development with collaborative insights and innovative practices.
Nov 19, 20241 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 18, 20242 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 15, 20242 min read
Empowering Early Childhood Professionals Through the Dream Manager Program
NICCA's Dream Program at ISSA 2024: Bridging personal growth and professional success for early childhood professionals.
Nov 13, 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 10, 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.
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