Gov. Murphy Signs Three Bills Officials Say Will Expand Early Childhood Education Access in New Jersey

Gov. Murphy signs three bills officials say will expand early childhood education access in New Jersey

Officials say the bills build on multi-year efforts to expand access to free, high-quality preschool and full-day kindergarten programs in the state.

New Jersey takes bold step toward universal free preschool and kindergarten

New Jersey codifies preschool funding and commits to free, full-day kindergarten by 2030, making early education more accessible for all families.

Trenton Board of Education adjusts preschool schedule during special session

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a revised preschool schedule during a special session held July 11, with the measure passing by a 5-2 vote. Board members Ronda Lickteig and Bill Miller voted against the change, while Brandon Gibler, Melissa King, Andy Burress, Robin Chambers, and Miles Moore supported the motion. Under the updated […] The post Trenton Board of Education adjusts preschool schedule during special session appeared first…

Legislature approves pension bill to cover New Jersey H.S. coaches; Murphy’s signature awaits as second bill on job security sits in committee

All that’s left is for Governor Murphy to put pen to paper and New Jersey high school coaches will have their pay count toward their pensions, under a bill recently approved by both houses of the legislature. Currently, stipend pay for coaches – and any other teachers who are paid additionally for extracurricular activities – […]

Dunleavy veto of increase for Alaska child care and infant learning funding draws concerns

The budget vetoes that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued last month included millions of dollars proposed by the Legislature to bolster child care and early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays.

New DfE survey highlights early years access and cost challenges facing parents

New DfE survey highlights early years access and cost challenges facing parents The number of parents finding it difficult to afford and access early years provision has risen over recent years, with those from the most deprived areas and families of children with SEND facing particularly significant challenges, a new Department for Education (DfE) survey has found.  According to the latest Childcare and early years survey of parents, 39% of fam…