As ECE programs struggle to stay open during the pandemic, the lack of care impacts child well-being, family financial security and economic recovery.
DCDEE strongly encourages NC Pre-K programs to prioritize having students physically present in Pre-K classrooms for the 2020-2021 school year. Why?
Millennials are sending a clear signal that access to child care is a pivotal public policy issue that not only affects the economy but also shapes personal decisions around when—or whether—future generations have children.
North Carolina is a leader in early childhood education (ECE), and your vote impacts funding for educational budgets, educator salaries, nutrition and student safety. Our state’s youngest children are depending on us to vote for them this November. Be sure to double-check your voter registration status before November 3!
Throughout North Carolina, with the onset of COVID-19, high unemployment and a reduction in income for many families, there are an increasing number of families with children at risk for homelessness.
Social-emotional health in young children is especially important in challenging situations, like COVID-19, because it impacts how they form relationships, explore resilience, and manage their emotions. The North Carolina Early Child Foundation has released a full report for state leaders detailing recommendations for measuring young children’s social-emotional health in North
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