For the ECE (early childhood education) Coalition’s fall meeting, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on child care funding in California and the importance of affordable child care and preschool for helping families make ends meet.
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Issue Brief
Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California
key takeaway Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support. Sustained investments in professional development for educators are essential to meet these children’s linguistic and cultural needs while strengthening retention and system-wide collaboration. Multilingual children are one of California’s greatest assets, their skills enrich communities and … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
Issue Brief
Higher Wages for Early Care and Education Workers Builds a Stronger System
key takeaway Higher wages for early care and education workers in California are essential to expanding affordable child care, supporting families’ economic security, and addressing long-standing workforce inequities rooted in racial and gender disparities. Access to affordable, nurturing early care and education (ECE) is critical for families’ economic security and positive child development. California’s ECE … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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