Rethinking Early Childhood Education and Childcare in the COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic offers policymakers the opportunity to rethink early childhood education and childcare in America, and to do a better job of aligning services with the needs and preferences of families. The availability of suitable childcare—affordable and convenient with adequate hours in a desirable environment—is a key component of economic recovery, where working parents no longer have to reduce their hours or quit their jobs.

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