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Ask any public health official and they will tell you that disease eradication through immunization is one of the greatest population-level health achievements in modern history. Deadly diseases like small pox, polio and diphtheria — which at o...

Following the Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow summit, dozens of Long Beach leaders in business, early childhood and the community gathered at a reception at the Long Beach Marriott with California State Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) ...

Getting children ready for kindergarten involves more than parents. There are many people involved —including preschool teachers, child care providers and school district officials — and, at times, it can seem like the proverbial herding of c...

All the while children are young enough to still enjoy cuddles and storybooks yet growing to see the world through fun games like I Spy With My Little Eye , they also are becoming increasingly attuned to social category labels and status, and th...

For tens of thousands of parents of preschoolers throughout Los Angeles County, the beginning of the school year means you can finally get your mind off preparing your child for the classroom, after buying them new shoes and cartoon-themed backpa...

It was hardly a typical day at work for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He built a Lego block tower, pet a hamster and solicited feedback at a tea party with some of his youngest constituents, just 3 and 4 years old. Newsom was touring the innov...

Social media is a powerful tool, changing societies across the globe. From launching revolutions to upending journalism, platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram allow for human connection on an unprecedented scale. However, do we ...

Walmart. A movie theater. A festival. Work. School. Concerts. Bars. These are all public places where we should feel safe. Yet, as news of mass shootings becomes increasingly frequent, many people find themselves wondering if these common spaces ...

Pictured L–R: [Top] Vice President of Policy and Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson; Crystal Stairs Chief Executive Officer Jackie Majors. [Bottom] Community Voices members stand with California State Senator Holly Mitchell. Stand...

With record-low levels of unemployment, businesses are finding it increasingly challenging to recruit qualified employees and retain quality talent. One solution many employers are turning to is establishing family-friendly policies that make wor...