COVID relief funds & other federal investments have led to key infrastructure upgrades in schools, but sustained funding is critical to ensure our child care facilities + schools are climate resilient while facing the dangers of extreme heat. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/protec…

As this year's Black Maternal Mental Health Week comes to a close, we must recognize that supporting birthing people’s mental health requires equitable access to care – including child care. Let’s make child care more affordable and accessible for Black mothers. #BMMHW2024

Project 2025 seeks to undermine public education by eliminating Title I funding, which would have detrimental impacts on student outcomes and the teacher workforce. Read more in a NEW column from CAP K-12 Education: americanprogress.org/article/projec…

Rising temperatures mean dehydrated, exhausted kids, and teachers who have to focus on heat safety instead of instruction. bit.ly/3A0z2mC

"Schools and child care centers were built in areas that maybe 30 or 15 years ago didn’t require access to air-conditioning, or at least for a good portion of the year. Now we’re seeing that becoming a more pressing concern." - Allie Schneider in 19thnews 19thnews.org/2024/07/extrem…

This year in Paris, athletes won’t have to choose between being a parent or a competitor. Right at the center of the Olympic Village is a first-of-its-kind nursery fully stocked with diapers, wipes, a changing table, toys and books. Read more: bit.ly/4dmUuAv

In 2006, participation in CCDBG reached its peak. Since then, access to #childcare subsidies has decreased and fluctuated. What is impeding access to care? Who is most affected?⬇️ clasp.org/publications/r…

Olympic athletes need child care, too!🥇 ffyf.org/resources/2024…

Curious about the state of AI in K-12 schools and the future of education technology? Vote for our "AI-Powered EDU: Transforming Futures of Teaching & Learning" panel at SXSW, with panelists Weadé James, Punya Mishra, Richard Culatta, and Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, here: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/146474

We need to talk about the impact that climate change is having on students, teachers, & schools. Vote for our "How Education Must Adapt to a Changing Climate" panel at SXSW, with panelists Frances Colón, Ph.D., Elizabeth Bechard (she/her), Dr. Laura Schifter, & Ginger Potter, here: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/154177

New from EdSurge: hear from Allie Schneider on adapting early childhood education & child care centers to keep our kids healthy & safe in extreme temperatures. Check it out here ⬇️ edsurge.com/news/2024-08-1…

Two-thirds of unpaid care work is done by women. This unpaid labor, which includes childcare, household chores and elder care, among other tasks—is valued at over *$1 trillion* per year. forbes.com/sites/lizeltin…

Tri-Share is a cost-sharing model that divides the cost of child care between parent(s), employers, and the state. Want to learn more about the policy, lessons learned, and what states might want to consider in exploring this model? Read the latest➡️ clasp.org/blog/cost-shar…

Discipline stats reveal a troubling trend: "Black boys are 19% of preschoolers but 52% of suspensions." As we enter the new school year, NBCDI advocates for all Black children to be seen as a child. Learn more from Erik M. Hines‘s article here: bit.ly/3YSjhII

“To effectively address the challenges our teacher workforce faces, policymakers have to acknowledge that investing in the field of education is a worthy cause.” Read more from @PBShoemaker in MSNBC: msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-…

Increasing parental stress levels are not an acceptable byproduct of child care challenges. Check out new parent polling data in this piece from The Century Foundation featuring Casey Peeks: tcf.org/content/commen…

The child care crisis is pushing parents to the brink. Our new report with CAP Early Childhood, NAEYC, and MomsRising dives deep into the crisis impacting families and providers—and what Congress can do to help. ↪️ bit.ly/470y6Lz

Moms across the country have made it clear: the #childcare crisis is putting them in an impossibly stressful situation. Congress, it’s time to step up and support families. #CareCantWait CAP Early Childhood NAEYC MomsRising The Century Foundation bit.ly/470y6Lz

$440 million earmarked to expand maternal and infant health services, which includes home visiting programs baltimoresun.com/2024/08/31/440…

Read how moms & child care providers are dealing with this stress - and how Congress can help: tcf.org/content/commen…