Proposed CCDF Rule Could Further Weaken an Already Fragile Child Care System
A January 2026 rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to rescind many requirements designed to improve child care access and affordability
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In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
In a Year of Economic Uncertainty, Differing State Approaches to Spending on Young Children
Some states have opted to reduce funding for early learning programs, while others managed to strengthen their programs.
What Will 2026 Hold for Early Care and Education?
Here are a few questions that rise to the top for our team when thinking about the next 12 months in early education
Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey
The survey provides a better understanding of the perspective of public school pre-K teachers across the country.
In Vermont, A Decade-Old Campaign Winds Down and Reflects on Progress
Let鈥檚 Grow Kids has now officially ended its operations, but that鈥檚 not due to a lack of success.
In Boston, Bringing the Best of Pre-K Practices into the Elementary Years
Boston has focused on creating and implementing a curriculum that aligns the content & instructional practices of pre-K through second grade
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED’s work to protect students鈥 rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
Growing Number of States Turning to Dedicated Funding for Young Children
Establishing dedicated funding for ECE can be an effective way to ensure these programs don鈥檛 get left out during the budget process.
With CCDF Rule in Limbo, Next Steps for States Are Uncertain
The rule sparked many of the recent positive changes in child care policy in states across the country.