Child care is in crisis. New funding aims to bolster workforce, economy

The child care field has a critical worker shortage, and, thanks to a grant, there will soon be training available in Spanish ...
EdSource

Preschool teachers to get more training under new bill

Teachers at state-subsidized preschools will get more days set aside for training, and get training specifically for serving children who speak languages other than English, under a bill that passed ...

Early childhood education: An essential part of our regional economy

The availability of high-quality childcare allows adults to participate in the labor force while giving children the tools they need to succeed in school.
The Press Democrat

Federal cuts end Napa County-led program training California teachers to support children with disabilities. Here’s why

A $10.5 million federal grant that trained California educators to better support children with disabilities has been ...
EdSource

Preschool programs face challenge of preparing staff to teach English learners

About half of the children in the two largest public preschool programs in California – Head Start and the California State Preschool Program – speak a language other than English at home, but there ...