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Statement on proposed Head Start deregulation from NIEER Director Steven Barnett
The Trump Administration’s proposal to remove 80% of Head Start regulations could undermine the program’s ability to fulfill its purpose of improving the school readiness of children in poverty.
Among the most important targets of the proposed deregulations are the elimination of child-staff ratios, which could lead to higher child to teacher ratios, double or even triple for infants and toddlers in some Head Start programs.
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Securing Pre-K’s Legacy: Issues and Opportunities for New Jersey’s Next Governor
New Jersey’s state-funded preschool program has long been a national model, but rapid expansion without corresponding investments now puts that legacy at risk. This white paper identifies key challenges—including outdated funding, under-enrollment, and weakened state support—and outlines evidence-based opportunities for the next governor to strengthen quality, access, and long-term impact.
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Envisioning, Planning, and Implementing Better Systems for Dual Language Learners
In response to interest from state advocates and leaders, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) and the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) hosted a nine-month peer learning community (PLC) The purpose of the DLL PLC was to facilitate collaborative learning opportunities where state teams learn with and from each other on how to meet the needs of young DLL children and their families as well as how to engage and support the early childhood workforce.
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