But Illinois educators want a pass because of pandemic disruptions. Despite pleas from school districts nationwide — including about 700…
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In February 2021, Illinois House Representatives, Camille Y. Lilly and Cameron Ammons, introduced this resolution regarding mental health issues and…
This bill takes into consideration child-care expenses that a student may incur when determining financial aid for an academic year…
“When the coronavirus hit Chicago, the city was approaching the halfway point of its four-year rollout of universal prekindergarten. By…
This article discusses the ways in which children’s mental health effects from COVID-19 and lockdown are showing up in the…
If half of your five year olds are “not ready” for kindergarten, the problem is with either A) your instrument…
The Early Years Matter If you ever have anything to do with their entertainment, their food, their toys, their custody,…
Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC) is the state affiliate of the National Association for the…
MCA works to inform, empower and inspire parents and providers, practitioners and organizations, and advocates and policy makers to make Maine a better place to…
This article, written by a graduate student, shares the author’s experience in a kindergarten classroom. A significant theme of the…