A bipartisan moment for the Child Tax Credit: Kevin Mahnken on how proposals to expand the benefit are coming from every corner as the election (and a harsh 2025 deadline) looms. earlylearningnation.com/2024/09/long...

Care for all: Mark Swartz on key lessons for child advocates from the broader $648 billion care economy. earlylearningnation.com/2024/09/care...

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The Children’s Agenda: What a Harris-Walz Administration Could Mean For Families - Early Learning Nation

Just one day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris gave her first remarks

New today from Kevin Mahnken: Long a stranger to the spotlight, the Child Tax Credit earns embrace of both parties. earlylearningnation.com?p=9871

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Happy Friday! Want to catch up this weekend with some great reads on federal family support and indigenous art education? We've got you: earlylearningnation.com

"All of these anti-family policies—no paid leave, costly health care, and lack of child care—have contributed to the unique stress of being a parent in America."

White House Brings Newborn Baby Kits to More Households - But Real Challenges to Caring for Young Kids Remain - Early Learning Nation

New babies may be bundles of joy, but they also bring bundles of bills - and not every family is in a financial position to comfortably shoulder this new

Programs for kids that elevate heritage-based strengths and traditions can work wonders for entire communities. Meet the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project: earlylearningnation.com/2024/08/art-...

Art and Soul: Teaching Zuni Art Across Generations - Early Learning Nation

On a recent Friday afternoon, student artists at the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP) were busy getting ready for an evening reception showcasing arts

Research? You want research? We've got research! From neuroscience to policy to social/emotional work, our Research Lab has you covered. earlylearningnation.com/category/res...

Play that's child-directed vs child-centered: What's the difference? "Shared agency," says Dr. Angela Pyle. Dig into these approaches in this conversation with Dr. Pyle and Mark Swartz: earlylearningnation.com/2024/08/agen...

Agents in Their Own Learning - Early Learning Nation

Dr. Angela Pyle is director of the Play Learning Lab at University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. This role puts her in an ideal