For First 5 Marin’s child care forum, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the importance of affordable child care and preschool and basic policy approaches to address child poverty and boost child development.
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Preschool-Age Enrollment Trends Across California’s Early Learning Programs
key takeaway Most of the growth in preschool-age enrollment comes from expanded TK programs, while access for 3-year-olds remains limited due to eligibility and availability constraints. Participation in early childhood education programs supports children’s development and contributes to improved outcomes into adulthood, particularly for children from households with low incomes. Early childhood education programs also … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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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
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Director of Research Scott Graves spoke at the National Association of Social Workers – California Chapter’s annual “Legislative Lobby Days” about opportunities in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to advance policies that can help boost economic security.
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Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California
Tabla de contenido POR QUÉ NOS ENFOCAMOS EN EL PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL Cada año, el gobernador y la asamblea legislativa adoptan un presupuesto estatal que provee un marco y fondos para servicios y sistemas públicos esenciales: desde cuidado infantil y atención médica y transporte hasta universidades y escuelas de jardín de infantes al décimo primer grado. Pero el … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines
The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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The Budget Center hosted a special briefing event on the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), a refundable state tax credit modeled after the federal EITC that helps people who earn little from their jobs afford basic necessities. As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, this event discussed Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to significantly expand the CalEITC.
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How Policy Changes Are Affecting Women’s Economic Security in California
key takeaway Women in California continue to experience higher poverty rates than men, highlighting that despite decades of progress in job opportunities and earnings, women — especially women of color — still face persistent barriers. While recent state and federal budget cuts threaten to worsen these inequities, state policymakers have the tools to ensure all … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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California’s Persistent Poverty Crisis: 2024 Rates Remain Alarmingly High
key takeaway California’s poverty rate remains among the highest in the nation (17.7%), with children, people of color, and renters most affected. Recent federal actions threaten to worsen these trends, highlighting the urgent need for bold state leadership. California’s poverty rate, at 17.7%, continued to be the highest (alongside Louisiana) in the United States in … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Federation of Teacher’s Convention 2019, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan presented for the workshop “Funding Education in California: Investing in Our Future.”
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Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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For the California Association for Bilingual Education’s (CABE) 2019 conference, Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan presented on how to navigate the state budget process so that educators can advocate for dual language learners.
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Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the 2019-20 state budget proposal with a focus on health and human services issues for the Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration’s 2019 Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference.
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Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California
Tabla de contenido POR QUÉ NOS ENFOCAMOS EN EL PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL Cada año, el gobernador y la asamblea legislativa adoptan un presupuesto estatal que provee un marco y fondos para servicios y sistemas públicos esenciales: desde cuidado infantil y atención médica y transporte hasta universidades y escuelas de jardín de infantes al décimo primer grado. Pero el … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines
The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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For the California State Student Association’s “California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) 2019,” Policy Analyst Amy Rose presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal through the lens of higher education and discussed her research on creating an affordable-college model for California.
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Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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For First 5 Contra Costa’s Family Economic Security Partnership meeting, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal and prospects for reducing poverty and improving economic security.
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Guía: Proceso de presupuesto estatal de California
Tabla de contenido POR QUÉ NOS ENFOCAMOS EN EL PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL Cada año, el gobernador y la asamblea legislativa adoptan un presupuesto estatal que provee un marco y fondos para servicios y sistemas públicos esenciales: desde cuidado infantil y atención médica y transporte hasta universidades y escuelas de jardín de infantes al décimo primer grado. Pero el … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget -
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State Budget Process and Legislative Process: Key Activities and Deadlines
The most common way for Californians to shape state funding decisions and policy priorities is through the state budget process and the legislative (or policy bill) process. The deadlines for the state budget process are established in California’s Constitution or in state law and rarely change. In contrast, most of the deadlines for the legislative … ContinuedBudget AcademyCalifornia Budget
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