News Archive
December 2019
People this Week: New hires, promotions, awards
New Orleans City Business
December 31, 2019
Early childhood education gaining steam politically 'like apple pie and the Fourth of July'
December 25, 2019
The Advocate
State getting $33 million from federal government to improve early childhood education
The Advocate
December 23, 2019
Louisiana Early Childhood Advocates Are Celebrating a Big Win for Little Kids
Alliance for Early Success Blog
December 19, 2019
November 2019
Parents, advocates optimistic after city and state promises to fund early childhood education
Fox8
November 24, 2019
With $3M investment, New Orleans doubles down on early education to catch state match
Nola.com
November 21, 2019
Letters: La. can't afford to ignore early childhood education
The Advocate
November 8, 2019
Our Views: Investing in early childhood education is an easy sell
The Advocate
November 3, 2019
October 2019
Dr. Phillip Rozeman: One thing on which Republicans and Democrats agree
Shreveport Times
October 30, 2019
Voices: The impact the 2019 elections could have on Louisiana
The Daily Advertiser
October 1, 2019
September 2019
How Louisiana's match might mean more free child care spots in New Orleans
The Advocate
September 28, 2019
Letters: A general knows how vital it is to start early to help Louisiana children learn
The Advocate
September 19, 2019
Pediatrics leader: Make children a priority in Louisiana elections
The Advocate
September 16, 2019
Child advocate: Candidates should focus on youngest Louisianans
Advocate/ (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
September 12, 2019
Groups focus on early education
The Advocate
September 8, 2019
August 2019
Early childhood education leaders cite gains and rising demand
Advocate/ (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
August 21, 2019
The American Press
August 4, 2019
July 2019
New Orleans, Baton Rouge area People in Business for July 14, 2019
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
July 15, 2019
June 2019
More than 1,400 waitlisted children to receive child care services
Plaquemines Post South
June 27, 2019
Schools chief John White: Early education funding boost still not enough for Louisiana's children
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
June 26, 2019
Clancy: Investing in education will pay dividends in the future
WWL-TV
June 25, 2019
Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Appoints New Executive Director
Biz New Orleans
June 24, 2019
Child care advocate: Funding early childhood and education in Louisiana just takes will
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
June 20, 2019
Families of 1400 Louisiana children will soon be added to child care assistance program
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
June 19, 2019
Commentary: Finally, the Louisiana Legislature funds education and infrastructure
Gambit
June 19, 2019
Education wins in Louisiana legislative tug-of-war
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
June 16, 2019
Analysis: Education a winner in Louisiana budget tug-of-war
New Orleans CityBusiness Blog
June 14, 2019
Louisiana's budget raises preschool funding for the first time in 10 years
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
June 11, 2019
Legislature has much work for the final four days of session; here's a rundown
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
June 2, 2019
May 2019
Helping bring a brighter future to our youngest customers
Blog by Phillip May, President and CEO, Entergy Louisiana LLC
May 30, 2019
APPEL: 21st Century Conservatives Have To Embrace Early Childhood Education
The Hayride
May 26, 2019
Governor wants $4.3M more for early childhood education in new pledge of support; here's why
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
May 21, 2019
Proposed state aid for early childhood education is far below need, advocates say
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
May 19, 2019
Report estimates lack of child care costs Louisiana $1.1 billion annually
Louisiana Radio Network (Baton Rouge)
May 8, 2019
New Study Shows Child Care Crisis Is Costing State $1 Billion A Year
BRProud.com
May 7, 2019
Business group backs state funding for quality child care
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
May 7, 2019
Early Childhood Education Funding
Talk 107.3 FM
May 2, 2019
April 2019
Early childhood education advocates say survey supports goals
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
April 22, 2019
Money for early childhood or public schools? 'It seems like a Sophie's choice'
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
April 22, 2019
Political Horizons: Partisan fight now shifts to education expenses
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
April 20, 2019
Jim Brown: More focus needed on early childhood learning
The Ouachita Citizen
April 17, 2019
Report: Overall pre-K spending grows, but few states make gains in quality, enrollment
Education Dive
April 17, 2019
House committee sends back state school board's funding request
Louisiana Watchdog
April 16, 2019
Louisiana Superintendent of Education issues statement regarding proposed budget
Bossier-Press-Tribune
April 16, 2019
First step complete: Louisiana bill giving gambling proceeds to childhood education moves on
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
April 16, 2019
Education advocates in Louisiana push for more funding toward child care assistance
BRProud.com (Baton Rouge)
April 9, 2019
Guest column: Louisiana lawmakers should get behind early childhood education
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
April 5, 2019
Rozeman: The elephant in the room
Biz Magazine
April 3, 2019
Child Care Costs in Louisiana Keeps Rising
KEEL 101.7 FM & 710 AM Shreveport/Bossier City
April 3, 2019
Roundup: Rouses moves HQ / LSU black hole research / Rising childcare costs
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
April 3, 2019
March 2019
No 'battle' expected for Louisiana teacher pay hikes, but one is brewing over public school aid
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
March 31, 2019
Louisiana school board sends school funding increase to state Legislature
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune Editorial Board
March 18, 2019
BESE seeks $86 million for early childhood, funding could benefit Rapides
KALB (Alexandria)
March 13, 2019
Early Childhood Education Funding Coming Into Focus Ahead Of Legislative Session
WWNO 88.9 (New Orleans)
March 12, 2019
Early Childhood Education Funding Coming into Focus Ahead of Legislative Session
WRKF 89.3 (Baton Rouge)
March 12, 2019
Early childhood education issues gaining attention after study says teachers average $8.95 an hour
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
March 11, 2019
Good education begins at birth
American Press (Lake Charles)
March 7, 2019
Opinion: Tax fight over, new Louisiana budget fights emerge
The Associated Press
March 5, 2019
February 2019
Education Supt. John White votes 'no' on governor's public schools plan for this reason
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
February 28, 2019
One of the biggest failings of Gov. John Bel Edwards' budget? Supt. of education says it's this
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette)
February 25, 2019
Edwards seeks Black votes through sports betting for Pre-K
The Louisiana Weekly
February 18, 2019
Can early education push help pass sports betting?
NOLA.com/The Associated Press
February 18, 2019
Our Views: Our LA-4 success story, but start with kids earlier
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
February 17, 2019
Louisiana non-profit pushing to make early childhood education more affordable
KTBS Channel 3 (Shreveport)
February 15, 2019
Business Leaders, Legislators Join United Way of Southeast Louisiana to Mark Louisiana Early Ed Week
Biz (New Orleans)
February 15, 2019
Letters: Start early with growing children's minds
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
February 14, 2019
American Press (Lake Charles)
February 14, 2019
Early education advocates make plea to Louisiana legislators for funding
Daily Advertiser (Lafayette)
February 12, 2019
LA Early Ed Week - Live United Radio
United Way SELA Radio Show
February 10, 2019
Our children are being underserved
Shreveport Times
February 9, 2019
Limited daycare availability forces parents to camp out in line to enroll their children
KPLC News (Lake Charles)
February 8, 2019
State considers childhood development program expansion
American Press (Lake Charles)
February 6, 2019
Louisiana finally has a plan to pump money into preschool. So, do it.
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune Editorial Board
February 3, 2019
Seeking a pay bump for early childhood teachers, Colorado advocates look to the tax code
Chalkbeat.org (Colorado Springs, CO)
February 1, 2019
January 2019
Bayou to Beltway: January 30, 2019
KRVS (88.7 FM) - Lafayette
January 30, 2019
$86M could help tackle child care assistance waitlist in Louisiana as part of broader initiative
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 29, 2019
State panel seeks $86 million to address early child care waitlist
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
January 29, 2019
Early education grant a blessing to the state
American Press (Lake Charles)
January 28, 2019
How sports betting, early childhood education in Louisiana might become an unlikely alliance
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 25, 2019
New Orleans, Jefferson among 7 communities to receive $700,000 for preschool programs
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
January 24, 2019
BESE approves $700K to improve early childhood education; here's how that money could be used
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 23, 2019
Louisiana must find ways to give families better opportunities
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune Editorial Board
January 14, 2019
La. awarded nearly $8M to improve early childhood education
The Louisiana Weekly
January 14, 2019
James Gill: How sports betting money could be used to boost literacy in Louisiana
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 13, 2019
WRNO (99.5 FM) - New Orleans
January 13, 2019
Sports betting could provide 'secure funding' for early childhood education, advocates say
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 8, 2019
Cost for family of 4 in New Orleans? $60k a year, and more than half the city is struggling
Gambit (New Orleans)
January 8, 2019
John Bel Edwards backs sports betting in Louisiana
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
January 7, 2019
The Times-Picayune
January 4, 2019
Louisiana to receive almost $8 million for early childhood education
Watchdog.org
January 3, 2019
Early childhood education to get nearly $8M boost in Louisiana; Here's how it can be used
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 2, 2019
Louisiana receives $7.9 million to support early childhood education
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
January 2, 2019
2018
December 2018
Guest column: Child care needs in Louisiana are 'woefully' underfunded
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
December 18, 2018
November 2018
Early Education Programs Seeing Better Results
KPEL965.com
November 15, 2018
Lessons Learned From The Bayou State
New America - Abbie Lieberman
November 14, 2018
Few “excellent” Early Childhood Programs Available in the Region, State - Officials Say
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
November 13, 2018
Louisiana Education Programs Seeing Better Results
Louisiana Radio Network
November 13, 2018
Families Can't Afford Childcare
Houmatoday.org
November 5, 2018
Most Louisiana families unable to afford average cost of childcare
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
November 4, 2018
October 2018
Childcare in Louisiana Is Unaffordable for Most Working Parents
BIZ- New Orleans
October 30, 2018
WYES -TV
October 25, 2018
Our View: LA should focus on child care for youngest children
Advocate Editorial (Baton Rouge/New Orleans)
October 20, 2018
Here's how $1.5 million request can continue boosting early childhood education in New Orleans, advocates say.
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
October 15, 2018
If New Orleans leaders care about children, they will invest in preschool
The Times-Picayune Editorial Board
October 14, 2018
New Orleans needs to make a bigger investment in early childhood education
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune
October 12, 2018
September 2018
Our View: LA should focus on child care for youngest children
American Press (Lake Charles)
September 13, 2018
'Limping along': Louisiana should focus on child care for youngest children, expert says
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
September 6, 2018
August 2018
The Good and the Bad for Early Care and Education in Louisiana So Far in 2018
Alliance for Early Success Blog
August 2018
OUR VIEW: Funding for child care is a welcome, but temporary fix to a long-term problem
American Press (Lake Charles)
August 14, 2018
New Orleans doctor: More funding needed for child care and early learning in Louisiana
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
August 8, 2018
Our Views: A one-year grant for Louisiana child care will not solve an every-year crisis
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
August 6, 2018
The State We’re In: Kids Count
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
August 3, 2018
Thousands removed from Child Care Assistance Program waiting list
KATC.com (Acadiana)
August 2, 2018
One-time federal child care funding to aid 4,500 Louisiana families
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
August 2, 2018
4,500 Children Removed from Child Care Waiting List Due to One-Time Funding
Louisiana Department of Education Press Release
August 2, 2018
July 2018
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
July 28, 2018
In Support of Our Children, Parents and Local Economy
Biz New Orleans
Summer 2018
Our View: Childcare waiting list about to shrink
American Press (Lake Charles)
July 3, 2018
June 2018
Childcare Assistance Program receives 40 million dollars from the federal government
WWL Radio
June 13, 2018
After years of cuts, Louisiana's child care waiting list about to shrink dramatically
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
June 12, 2018
Louisiana's budget must do right by children | Editorial
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
June 10, 2018
May 2018
One way to fix early childhood education
TrueChat Podcast
May 25, 2018
Affordable childcare top need, outgoing state official says
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
May 22, 2018
Pre-K is an essential investment for Louisiana's future | Editorial
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
May 9, 2018
Investment in children pays off for them and for our community | Letter
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
May 4, 2018
April 2018
Legislators ought to make preschool a real priority
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
April 20, 2018
State legislators host early childhood education day for business, civic and education groups
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
April 18, 2018
March 2018
Bill aims to end waiting lists for subsidized child care
Bossier Press
March 23, 2018
Committee gets creative to fund early childhood care
Daily Advertiser (Alexandria)
March 23, 2018
Louisiana House eyes preschool education bills to improve kindergarten readiness
March 22, 2018
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Louisiana preschoolers need an opportunity to thrive | Editorial
March 21, 2018
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Governor: New focus on youngest children key to education gains
March 14, 2018
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Our Views: A fitness lesson from 'Animal House'
March 10, 2018
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
How Unreliable And Costly Childcare Keeps People Off The Job
March 8, 2018
Forbes
75 percent of young Louisianians don't qualify for military service, report says
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
March 5, 2018
Officials promote funding for early childhood care, education due to critical report on La. young adults
WAFB TV Baton Rouge
March 1, 2018
Retired military brass tell why 75 percent of Louisiana's young people wouldn't qualify for service
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
March 1, 2018
February 2018
Why Businesses Are Pushing for Better Child Care in America
Wall Street Journal
February 10, 2018
Letters: Child care helps law enforcement
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
February 13, 2018
Early Education is Key to a Better Future | Editorial
American Press (Lake Charles)
February 13, 2018
Preschool is vital to kids and to Louisiana's economy | Editorial
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
February 9, 2018
Federal Head Starts and pre-k’s getting added scrutiny under new state rating system
Advocate (Baton Rouge edition)
February 8, 2018
Letters: Investing in child care is worth it-Woes of the Working Parent
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
February 4, 2018
January 2018
Local and state leaders turn spotlight on pre-K and early childhood education
Advocate (Baton Rouge edition) - January 31, 2018
Guest Column: Access to Child Care Critical
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
January 29, 2018
La. Early Education Week
WAFB TV Baton Rouge
January 24, 2018
Louisiana Public Square: Early Education Matters
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
January 18, 2018
Ringside Politics with a Punch
WLAE TV New Orleans
January 12, 2018
Making the business case for affordable child care in Louisiana
Shreveport Times and Monroe News Star
January 11, 2018
Preschool is essential to give New Orleans children a fast start | Editorial
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
January 7, 2018
2017
December 2017
Parents and the High Cost of Child Care
Child Care Aware - 2017
In their introduction at page 8, Child Care Aware highlighted the Policy Institute’s Losing Ground report, calling it “Louisiana’s recent groundbreaking report.”
Are New Orleans Toddlers Getting Quality Instruction?
89.9 New Orleans Public Radio
Dec. 22, 2017
Child Care Costs Force Parents to Make Tough Decisions
89.9 New Orleans Public Radio
Dec. 21, 2017
New Orleans To Start Funding Pre-K
89.9 New Orleans Public Radio
December 19, 2017
Solutions for Affordable Childcare Crisis
WWL-TV Morning News (New Orleans)
December 14, 2017
October 2017
Guest column: New Orleans' next mayor should stress child care, education, Russel Honore writes
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Businesses discuss need for early childcare programs
Advocate (Baton Rouge/New Orleans/Acadiana)
Business leaders turn attention to another workforce drain: early child care issues
Business Report (Greater Baton Rouge)
Letters: Get them young for education, good jobs
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Acadiana)
September 2017
How smart tax reform can boost early education for our children
July 2017
Louisiana seeks more time to implement new criminal background checks for child care workers
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Acadiana)
Early childhood education needs more funding
June 2017
Budget trouble spells problems for early education
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Letters: Time for La. to support child care
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Acadiana)
Letters: Congress shouldn't jeopardize children
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Acadiana)
Working families in Louisiana waitlisted for child care
May 2017
Are Your Childcare Benefits Outdated? Here's How to Fix Them
Study: Child care issues cost Louisiana employers $816M annually
CityBusiness (New Orleans)
Early high school graduates could earn scholarships under bill that clears House committee
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Child care issues in Louisiana hurting workers and employers, study finds
Study finds lack of quality childcare drastically hurts state's economy
New study shows just how much Louisiana parents struggle to balance children, careers
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
April 2017
Statewide Coalition Calls for Legislative Support, Increased Investment In Quality Early Care, Education
Coalition calls for more early childhood care and education funding in Louisiana
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
March 2017
Family Tax Policy: A Path Forward to Lifting Children Out of Poverty
A report by the U.S. Child Poverty Action Group
February 2017
School Readiness Tax Credits crucial for workforce development, advocacy group says
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Ensuring a good start
Usable day care scores to come this fall
Louisiana loosens eligibility rules for child care assistance, but funding lacking
Letters: State should support quality child care
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Program Changes Enable More Working Families to Access Child Care Assistance
Press Release-Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana's new preschool ratings are out: 7 things parents should know
January 2017
Cloutier: Invest in early childhood education, invest in the future
Louisiana must invest in our youngest children
Early childcare and education can lead Louisiana from "worst to first”
Is child care in Louisiana affordable? Report says yes, but local experts disagree
2016
December 2016
Could a plan to improve early education be putting the squeeze on child care centers?
November 2016
Early childhood tax credits vital, institute says
Child care providers meet to discuss support for families
Workforce development starts at the cradle
Letters: Families need help with child care
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
French Quarter restaurant inspired to give away Thanksgiving meals- WDSU report on assistance for early education sparked idea for family-centered give away
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Tax Credits for Education
Tax credits have led to better child care, federal funds for Louisiana, advocates say
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Early Childhood Education Tax Credits
Educators fight to keep early ed funding
Study: Tax credits paying off for early education in Louisiana
Independent group finds tax credits benefiting early education in Louisiana
October 2016
Editorial: Take a close look at early-age school suspensions
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
September 2016
Louisiana once spent little to help care for the youngest children; now it’s spending less
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
The State-Budget Cuts Trapping Poor Parents: In Louisiana, a lack of governmental assistance has left many without childcare options
August 2016
The state of women: the day care dilemma; Working mothers have few resources in Louisiana
Defying Cuts, Improving Early Childhood Care Standards in Louisiana
Alliance for Early Success Blog
July 2016
Relief may be on way for child care recipients
Feared Pre-K cuts evaporate; standstill funding seen as a win
June 2016
The Building Blocks of Learning
Jefferson Business Council to participate in Louisiana's Early Childhood Business Roundtable
Biz New Orleans
June 6, 2016
Too Small to Fail
Never let a budget crisis go to waste; fund early childhood education
A Lesson Learned from Planting Trees
Forests and People Magazine (official publication of the Louisiana Forestry Association)
May 2016
Make early care, education a priority
Kids need best chance now to thrive later
April 2016
Legislative Testimony on LA's School Readiness Tax Credits
Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee
Fast forward to the start of the testimony at the 58:00 minute mark.
Legislative Testimony on Governor Edwards' Proposed Budget
House Appropriations Committee
Fast forward to the 1:21: 29 minute mark for testimony on early care and education.
Pre-K overhaul would benefit from revisions, report says
Roundtable meeting held in Alexandria to discuss the future of early childhood education
KALB
April 26, 2016
Changes to Louisiana's pre-K overhaul are recommended
Report suggests revisions to Louisiana's pre-K overhaul
March 2016
Bill would place new restrictions on day cares without licenses
Advocates say early childhood aid may be little-noticed budget casualty
The Advocate- March 28, 2016
February 2016
Struggling to survive: Why maternity laws make it hard for mothers in Louisiana
WDSU TV News- February 18, 2016
January 2016
Boost in child care aid for 15,000 takes effect
The Advocate- January 6, 2016
2015
November 2015
Budget-busting childcare costs are talk of the campaign trail
Bloomberg News
November 19, 2015
How to solve America's childcare crisis
Politico
November 9, 2015
Voters should demand candidates address needs of Louisiana children
Voices: Government must prioritize early learning for La. Children
Ounce of Prevention-Semi-Annual State Policy Update
November 2015
http://www.theounce.org/what-we-do/policy/policy-resources-backgrounders
October 2015
Louisiana preschools might lose $22.5 million in federal funding
Runoff time to focus on early education
Your Mail: Early Childhood Education
Letters: Turn attention to early care and education
Early childhood education investment is a workforce imperative
Funding the Future: Early Childhood Opportunities
September 2015
Our Views: The focus on children in politics this year is welcomed
What do we have to do to make Louisiana thrive?: Editorial
Rising costs, shrinking number of day care centers a dilemma for young parents in New Orleans area
The Advocate
September 27, 2015
Public policy experts preparing presentations, findings for candidates ahead of Oct. primary
The Advocate
September 17, 2015
August 2015
Expert: Celebrate the recovery 10 years after Hurricane Katrina, but embrace continuing work
The Advocate
August 30, 2015
They said it: New Orleans school leaders talk at Katrina events
Rep. Barrow wants criminal penalties for unlicensed day cares
More public money considered for Louisiana preschools
Press Release, Louisiana Dept of Ed
August 12, 2015
BESE backs plan to boost day care aid
The Advocate
August 11, 2015
BESE plan makes child care affordable for low-income Louisiana families
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com
August 10, 2015
July 2015
Louisiana is at the bottom of another list
The Shreveport Times
July 22, 2015
Childhood poverty worsens in Louisiana
It's time to license all day care services
American Press
July 6, 2015
June 2015
Radical changes to Louisiana public schools under Bobby Jindal, but what have been the impacts?
The Advocate
June 26, 2015
State policies in spotlight after BR toddler’s death
The Advocate
June 22, 2015
State education board addresses preschool concerns, changes policy
Many daycares in Louisiana unregulated; daycare death puts spotlight on state policies
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
Some day care directors critical of proposed preschool revamp
BESE committee partially approves preschool grades policy Tuesday
April 2015
Louisiana must invest in its youngest residents: Editorial
United Way Releases Video In Support Of State Dollars For Early Childhood Education
Biz New Orleans
April 14, 2015
Judy Watts, founding director of Agenda for Children, dies at 72
The Advocate
April 10, 2015
March 2015
Study sees 'serious flaws' in Louisiana's proposed system for grading Pre-K programs
Flaws abound in Louisiana's draft preschool report cards, group says
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com
March 30, 2015
Letter grades for Louisiana preschools in 2016-17, state school board decides
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com
March 6, 2015
Louisiana Department of Education hopes to improve quality of early childhood learning at private daycares
The Advocate
March 1, 2015
February 2015
Bobby Jindal's state budget proposal: special interest groups react
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com
February 27, 2015
Thanks, Bobby Jindal, for not cutting preschool -- but we still need more money, critic says
The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com
February 27, 2015
Bobby Jindal is likely to leave some tax credits for low-income families alone
January 2015
Funding for pre-K revamp uncertain: No money allotted for changes in law
Pre-school teachers to receive new training, Louisiana school board decides
Editorial - Our Views: Big grants, big gaps
2014
December 2014
The December White House Summit on Early Education turned the spotlight on the cause of early learning. The President and top administration officials announced more than $226 million in Preschool Development Grants to 18 states and more than $435 million in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants to 234 "preliminary grantees" in 49 states. The event also featured the debut of Invest in US, a coalition of public and private entities that have committed more than $340 million in money, resources, or in-kind donations to programs that serve young children.Watch the President's speech and the introduction by third grader Alajah Lane.
Watch the President's speech and the introduction by third grader Alajah La
Read about the response from early care and education advocates.
Called 'an enormous step for our state.' Louisiana lands $32M federal pre-K grant
4 things to know about Louisiana's new $32 million pre-school funding
State panel grapples with pre-K oversight
Amid some dissent, new pre-school licensing regulations approved for Louisiana
Education board moves ahead with licensing revamp
Reading skills lacking for half of Louisiana kindergarten students, new data show
November 2014
Major Changes In Store For Early Childhood Programs
For La. moms, Paul Ryan’s poverty plan could make a bad situation worse
Number of Louisiana public school advisory committees explodes: Why so many?
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
MFP changes will not include new pre-K dollars, educators say
Advocate (New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
October 2014
Early childhood education vital
Our Views: Early start for students
September 2014
OneApp will list more New Orleans pre-school programs this year
September 26, 2014, updated October 02, 2014
Preschool is sound investment for Louisiana: A letter to the editor
Delay child care reform until all pieces are in place
Lafayette Daily Advocate Editorial
Louisiana has a plan to improve preschool, now it needs to pay for it: Editorial
We must fund early education act: Clancy Dubos
Pre-school revamp announced by state officials
Child Care providers concerned about funding
Details of pre-K overhaul in Louisiana unveiled
Advocate Voices Key in Improving Early Care and Education Policies for Louisiana’s Children
Alliance for Early Success Blog Post
State education superintendent to discuss pre-school plan in Baton Rouge, New Orleans meetings
August 2014
Audit of low-income state child care facilities in New Orleans,
Baton Rouge uncover safety, health issues
Ounce of Prevention-State Policy Mini-Update
Louisiana's pre-schools need more than oil money to remain afloat, officials say
July 2014
Pre-K is path to success
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Currents – Third Quarter 2014 (p. 20)
Letter: Leger deserves praise for passage of early childhood bills
June 2014
Hot Seat with Sula Kim
May 2014
Accountability comes to the nursery
Louisiana pre-schools adding technology as they seek help paying for it
March 2014
Without funding, Act 3 may limit early childhood education accessibility
February 2014
Private Pre-K Feels Heat from Public Providers
Pre-K education reform approved
Pre-K overhaul faces funding threat
Funding for early childhood education critical: Letter
January 2014
Op-ed: How Preschool Got Hot
47 states increased pre-kindergarten spending; Louisiana didn't
2013
Act Three to reform early childhood education
Pre-school teachers express anxiety to John White over early childhood assessment program
Federal Pre-k Aid Sought
Louisiana to Expand Testing of Pre-K Pilot Projects
Early Education in Louisiana Takes on a New Shape
Testing 3-and 4-year olds is the newest front in Louisiana school accountability
2012
Panel favors pre-K overhaul
Our Views: Another patch for pre-K fund
Is Louisiana Getting Ready to Test Toddlers?
State to review pre-K outline
Input from early childhood educators needed for implementing Act 3
Letter: Early education spending clarified
Letter: Policy is unfair to children
Testimony on the School Readiness Tax Credits
Louisiana Revenue Study Commission
For individual testimony clips, click here.
Education Department at work on pre-k grading plans
Plan to overhaul pre-K proves complicated
Groups: Get more pre-K input