Childcare is a major expense for Tennessee families. Because it is so important for kids to have a good foundation, advocates are proposing a scholarship fund for babies through 5-year-olds.
Northeast Tennessee’s Bright Start plan has officially launched, beginning a three-year campaign to increase reading and math levels for children in 10 target counties.
With quality child care often costing more than in-state tuition at Tennessee colleges, two lawmakers have filed legislation to create a child care scholarship program.
Inadequate child care costs Hamilton County $94.4 million annually in lost earnings and revenue, according to a new study by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education.