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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Summit Draws Hundreds Together
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,...
Should You Talk With Your Young Children About Race?
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...
How Data Can Help Drive Policy to Boost Children’s Chances
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...
What We’re Doing: September 2019
Pictured L–R: [Top] (Top Row) Senior Government Affairs Strategist Jamie Zamora; Policy Analyst Andrew Olenick; Local Policy Strategist John Bamberg; Executive Director Kim Belshé; Community...
Taking Parent Leadership to New Levels on the L.A. Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Fraser Hammersly | First 5 LA Digital...
When Kids Flicks Flaunt Bias, Movie Magic Turns Tragic
As a writer and editor at First 5 LA, I value the great care given to how we state our commitment to the education, development, safety and health of our youngest children across Los Angeles County....
Help Me Grow- Los Angeles Pathways Request for Proposals (RFP)
POSTING DATE: September 25, 2019 CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m. PT on January 6, 2020 Update: September 26, 2019- Change in time for Networking Event for Community 1 Update: October 4, 2019- The following...
Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – August 2019
Check out this month's Early Childhood Matters for the latest news and stories that are affecting L.A. County kids and families. And be sure to subscribe below to receive this once-a-month...
Gov. Newsom Underscores Long-Term Commitment to Early Childhood
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...
Making the News: “Sharenting” in the Modern World
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...
