Pandemic | Alia Wong Hidden COVID threat: How parents’ mental health, stress levels impact child development Kids born in the COVID era are lagging in certain skills and are more prone to challenging behaviors. Experts say their parents need more support. Read more from USA Today.
Colorado is on the Verge of Passing Free Pre-K for All
Truthout | Candice Bernd “Even before the pandemic, the field of early care and education, and providers were grossly underpaid…. Many of them were needing to take advantage of safety net programs to make ends meet.” The 485-page bill to implement Colorado’s new Department of Early Childhood was passed through the state House of Representatives…
A Proposal to Introduce Universal Pre-K in Colorado Takes Its First Step
Colorado Public Radio | Jenny Brundin “It saves families money. It gives kids a strong start. It addresses educational inequities before they start, it helps identify the need for special education earlier.” A 485-page bill was introduced last week to implement Colorado’s new Department of Early Childhood. The new agency is tasked with launching the…
Despite Predictions, Fewer Colorado Child Care Providers Closed Permanently During the Pandemic — But the Struggle Continues
Chalkbeat Colorado | Ann Schimke “One of the fears now is that child care may not be a field that anyone wants to enter,” said Suzanne Delap of Early Milestones. “It’s become less attractive because of COVID. The issues were exacerbated and I think it’s no longer just attrition… We’re going to have a hard…
Colorado Education, Community Leaders Push for Summer Programs to Recover from Learning Loss
Denver 7: The Denver Channel | Nicole Brady “Students do not just learn in the classroom. They learn in the world. They learn at home.” Early Milestones Executive Director Jennifer Stedron and Colorado Education Initiative CEO Rebecca Holmes joined The Denver Channel to discuss the new Recovery Summer Coalition. Watch the story now.
“If we close, you can’t go to work”: Colorado child care centers poised for a big infusion of state money
Colorado Sun | Jennifer Brown “Working women with children, disproportionately women of color, are leaving the workforce in droves due to demands placed on families during this pandemic.” New stimulus funding may soon be on its way to child care centers across Colorado, and the relief is much needed. Jennifer Brown of The Colorado Sun turns…
