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Key issues for early childhood education are on the 2024 agenda. Policies surrounding child care access, quality, and affordability can shape the future of children. Staying informed and engaged is essential for supporting these changes. #PolicyChange #EarlyEducation #ChildCarePolicy #StayInformed #NorthCarolina https://lnkd.in/em9c3Bu

Have you ever thought about the importance of Early Childhood Education? Now is the time to have your voice heard! Parents, caregivers, employers, grandparents, and all those who believe in the power of education, let's unite and show support for the ECE world. They are helping to build the solid foundation of our future. Join the movement and share your thoughts on the topic by following the link below. Let's make a difference together! Link: https://lnkd.in/eFhiiiNX

I unreservedly support this and that a universal approach breaks down barriers to opportunity. We offer a free simple breakfast to all students. Tea, coffee, water and as much toast as you want to take. Keep it simple, it’s not expensive to offer. Some toasters, bread and spreads out for the taking and anyone and everyone can help themselves. The available to all removes any sense of stigma or shame and the bonus is it encourages attendance and punctuality. The morning too much of a faff to get yourself up, grab something to eat and get to college in time? Not to mention many of the challenges students of all age groups face. Just get to college and you can eat with us. No stigma, no shame, simples. #loveourcolleges

The rising cost of child care is now comparable to college tuition in many areas. Families are facing increased financial pressure, highlighting the importance of policy solutions that address child care affordability. #AffordableChildCare #CostOfCare #ChildCarePolicy #EarlyEducation #NorthCarolina https://lnkd.in/em9c3Bu

Lots of research findings that can be applied here, including evaluations that we undertook of the universal school breakfast clubs programme by Blackpool Council that took place over 4 years and produced multiple peer reviewed papers, evaluations of both Gregg's and Kellogg's school breakfast clubs that resulted in peer reviewed papers, accredited knowledge transfer modules, an implementation and evaluation framework and dietary/nutrition framework that adheres to SFS and nutritional guidelines. In terms of the school holidays, we have already published research findings relating to breakfast provision. Our new research in this area adopts a new socioecological framework that incorporates school/ holiday meals across the entire day that delivers a more efficient implementation and delivery framework using the latest scientific findings to align dietary intake to the curriculum and SDGs to maximise dietary intake, individual and planetary health, and cognitive processing, whilst improving cost effectiveness and social return on investment Department for Education. All peer reviewed research papers and evaluations are freely available for all to read at https://lnkd.in/ew6HzTG5

A recent release from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), Including Family Child Care Homes in Publicly-Funded Pre-K Programs: Estimating the Cost of Supporting Quality, provides insightful research which discusses the essential role of Family Child Care (FCC) homes in publicly-funded pre-K programs and estimates the cost of ensuring high-quality early education in these settings. Learn about the crucial policies needed to support FCC providers effectively and bridge the gap in early childhood education funding. https://ow.ly/7Kmv50R7qeU

During Week of the Young Child — and every week — we encourage you to show your support for early childhood education and educators! #WOYC24 High-quality child care is an investment in Arizona's economy, ensuring children can learn and grow, parents can earn a living and support their families, and communities thrive. But the U.S. Chamber Foundation estimates that child care challenges cause a loss of $1.7 billion annually to Arizona's economy. Check out our website for stories highlighting child care providers across the state who improved their facilities and opened new ones so that more families in their communities could access high-quality child care. https://lnkd.in/gPqFW8fN Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) FIRST THINGS FIRST .

Why we love early childhood education properties: projected sector growth and federal backing. 🌟 The global Early Childhood Education Market was estimated at USD 245 Billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 480 Billion by 2026. 🌟 The American Families Plan will make transformational investments from early childhood to post-secondary education so that all children and young people are able to grow, learn, and gain the skills they need to succeed. It will provide universal, high-quality preschool to all three- and four-year-olds. Regarding our Children of America property in Lakewood, Illinois specifically, it is a strong real estate investment due to the state of Illinois' assistance in childcare costs. This means COA is about as secure as government subsidized housing due to full facilities and on-time payments. View the listing here: https://lnkd.in/gdBFrS_P

Inclusion continues to be a challenge in CA. Supports, like this webinar series, are being delivered through UPK to support inclusion. Check out this data snapshot to see how your district's early childhood inclusion compares to others in California and across the nation: https://lnkd.in/gXqzgAC6

It’s no secret that how you raise children affects the adults they become. The early years are critical for shaping a child’s future.   Craft3 invests in early care and education (ECE) and works with partners, including and through BuildUp Oregon to preserve, improve, and expand ECE facilities across Oregon. Learn how Craft3 is bridging the gap in child care and read more from BuildUp Oregon about ECE obstacles and opportunities.   Policy Opportunities in Early Care and Education (builduporegon.org)