Week of June 14, 2021

CHILD CARE IN CRISIS | ‘No light at the end of the tunnel’: Parents struggle with child care, education access, Tribune-Democrat

Virginia is changing expectations for child care providers to put focus on early educationNBC12 Online

John Peck: Pre-K investments can keep kids out of prison, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Opinion | Conservative values support investing in child care as infrastructure. Here’s why., Politico

Why some early childhood advocates want more transitional kindergarten choices, EdSource Today

Whitmer announces preschool funding plan, Benzie Record Patriot

After five years, advocates praise Philly pre-K, blame tax opponents for missed enrollment targets, WHYY

Investing in child care benefits creates a more equitable workforce, CLASP