In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there s a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities should do more to address this need. Sen. John Fredrickson, D-Omaha, focused on recruiting and retaining child care providers in his priority bill, Legislative Bill 856. .
In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile classroom brings education and support directly to unhoused youths. More than 3,100 school-aged children in Allegheny County experienced homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year. A.J. .
In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there s a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities should do more to address this need. Sen. John Fredrickson focused on recruiting and retaining child care providers in his priority bill, Legislative Bill 856. .
State legislators applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson s State of the State address last week - although for very different reasons. The governor s historic $52 million for programs prioritizing children and early education brought lawmakers to their feet - with his calls for expanding childcare access, and higher pay for teachers and state workers. .
Child care is an essential component of strong communities throughout the U.S. - but finding a provider is significantly more difficult in rural areas including much of Wyoming, according to a new report. Co-author Linda Smith, the director Early Childhood Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, said there are more than three kids who need child care for every available slot. .