New America | Abbie Lieberman A week after the election, New America looks at ballot measures across the U.S. that voters approved to support families and early childhood education systems. Read more from Colorado Sun.
With Decreased Enrollment and Higher Operating Costs, Child Care Is Hit Hard Amid COVID-19
Center for American Progress | Rasheed Malik Utilizing data from the COVID-19 EC Research Partnership’s provider survey, Rasheed Malik examines some of the most pressing issues that Colorado’s early childhood care and education industry is facing during and after the global pandemic. Read the analysis now.
Colorado’s Older Teachers Face a Crossroads: Risk Coronavirus or Retire?
Colorado Sun | Erica Breunlin “Every day, something new is getting piled on us,” said Holst, who is 52. “Teachers are going to have a breaking point.” Older members of Colorado’s education workforce, who are more susceptible to COVID-19, are approaching a difficult decision as more schools experience outbreaks this fall. Read more from The…
Proposition EE, Nicotine Tax Measure for Universal Preschool, Cruises to Victory
Chalkbeat Colorado | Ann Schimke “First and foremost, our 4-year-olds, each one of them, regardless of their family’s wealth or circumstances will be able to start school prepared for success.” Proposition EE, which aims to fund statewide universal pre-kindergarten through increased taxes on vaping and nicotine products, was passed by Colorado voters yesterday (68% for,…
Colorado Child Care Centers See Rise in COVID-19 Outbreaks as Cases Increase Across Metro Area
Chalkbeat Colorado | Ann Schimke There has been a surge of COVID-19 outbreaks connected to Colorado child care centers in recent weeks. This article looks at the state and school leaders are aiming to slow further spread of the virus. Read more from Chalkbeat.
On Pandemic Learning Loss, School Districts Look Forward, Not Back
Chalkbeat & Associated Press | Patrick Wall & Kantele Franko “Frankly, what we lost is less of an issue than where a kid is starting from.” Chalkbeat’s national team and the Associated Press team up to look at how priorities differ between education policymakers and school officials. While the policy-minded are looking at long-term conditions…
Setting the Foundation for Safe, Supportive, and Equitable School Climates
Child Trends | Iris Jacob, Deborah Temkin, Yosmary Rodriguez, Obioma Okogbue, Suzanne Greenfield, Ryan Roemerman “Whether a school is able to support in-person instruction is a local decision that may depend on many more factors other than the level of virus in a community, such as staffing, facility, or student needs.” A new toolkit from…
Here’s How the State’s Dial of Restrictions Applies to Colorado Schools
Chalkbeat Colorado | Yesenia Robles “Whether a school is able to support in-person instruction is a local decision that may depend on many more factors other than the level of virus in a community, such as staffing, facility, or student needs.” This article from Chalkbeat Colorado looks at the state’s dial of restrictions and what each…
As Coronavirus Cases Rise, Mass. Education Officials Caution Against Abandoning In-Person Schooling
The Boston Globe | Matt Murphy “There are no easy answers. What I’m sure we can all agree upon is we must do everything we can to support the academic and social-emotional needs of all our students.” Across the United States, school districts are exploring how to adapt e-learning and in-person learning to meet the…
Opening ‘So Many Doors for Families’: COVID-19 Underscores Importance of Wraparound Care for New Moms and Children
USA Today | Jayne O’Donnell “When doctors’ offices closed, it magnified health care access challenges for low-income people, especially those of color. Organizations such as HealthySteps, which has 170 locations in 23 states, helped to fill the void, continuing to link patients with resources.” Read more from USA Today.
