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Governor Newsom “Embraces” Kids from the Start in Policies and Personnel Picks
In his first days in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom has confirmed the old adage – actions speak louder than words. Converting his commitment to California’s youngest children from campaign pledge to progress for kids, Gov. Newsom has made several welcomed steps forward by...
What We’re Doing: January 2019
Pictured L-R:[Top] California Strategies Principal, Steve Cahn; Senior Advisor on Early Childhood to Governor Newsom, Giannina Perez; L.A. Partnership for Early Childhood Investments Parker Blackman; Vice President of Policy and Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson;...
What We’re Doing: December 2018
East Coast Pre–K: After introducing a package of bills to increase preschool access in the state (click here for more information on the bills), California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, along with California Superintendent of Public Instruction-elect Tony Thurmond,...
Making the News: Early Childhood Educators, Compensation and Education
“Worthy work, unlivable wages,” is the phrase that comes to mind when thinking about the early care and education (ECE) workforce. According to the 2018 Early Childhood Workforce Index, the average wage of a California preschool teacher, entrusted by parents to care...
New Learnings in Early Care and Education
“Let us sacrifice our today so...
First 5 LA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Passage of Prop 10
November 28, 2018 While some 20th...
First 5 LA Helps Cities Take the Lead in ECE
In the first convening of its kind, First...
First 5 LA Celebrates Community Leaders
November 28, 2018 Giving back. Giving...
Champion for Children: Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo — From Child Immigrant to Advocate for Children and Families
November 28, 2018 Every Sunday,...
