A few weeks into the new school year, chronic absenteeism is up throughout several school districts. Chronic absenteeism means that a student has missed at least 10% of school days – roughly a week in school districts that started classes in August.
Millions of families could soon be receiving financial relief as the Biden administration unveils the American Families Plan. The package includes assistance in paid family leave, tax cuts, health care, free education and setting aside $225 billion for child care.The yearly economic impact of lack of child care options costs the U.S. economy $57 billion in lost earnings, productivity and revenue.Parents like Heather Wong, say itâs overdue. I think this pandemic has given working parents a new appreciation for how much our child care should be compensated. They re heroes, Wong said.The City of Sacramento is expecting an estimated $121 million in funds from the federal government.Council member Eric Guerra says the city is already discussing the budget and distribution plan. What we d like to make sure is that all of our before and after school programs; child care programs that allow people to go back to work are going and moving forward so that people can have a safe place