Sentences with phrase «expanding public preschool programs»
Backing up the idea that it makes more sense to invest in programs for infants and toddlers first, Nobel Prize - winning economist James Heckman — who is nevertheless a champion of expanding public preschool programs — routinely points out that the earlier a dollar is invested in a child's life, the higher return it has later.
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Chicago Public Schools won an extra $ 11 million from the state to expand preschool programs for disadvantaged children next school year, but the district doesn't plan to create new programs with the money.
Albany, NY — Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released his 2014 - 15 executive budget proposal, which includes charter public schools in a statewide push to expand universal preschool programs.
Clinton has proposed 12 weeks of federally guaranteed paid leave for all new parents, expanded free care for the poor, improved child care provider qualifications and salaries, and broader federal and state public preschool programs.
Another cause may be expanded and better - funded public preschool programs.
The public comment period is now open for a new $ 250 million Race to the Top competition to help states develop and expand high - quality preschool programs.