BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — leading to burnout and staff shortages that directly impact on the quality-of-care children receive. Without systemic changes and community support, the burden on...
For thousands of displaced Black residents like those mentioned by McKenzie, the road to rebuild is just beginning. Historic and systemic inequities add hurdles to the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — That’s why I believed in Head Start to support my child. Then, I really enjoyed the training topics for Head Start parents; they...
This new policy will allow eligible workers earning less than $63,000 annually to receive up to 90% of their regular wages while on leave. Workers earning...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start is a changemaker for all communities. Child by child, family by family, the seeds that are sowed continue to blossom as...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On May 16, we will be closing our childcare centers for a day — signaling a crisis that could soon sweep across North...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The district’s commitment to expanding early care and learning opportunities aligned with the values and priorities of the Ocracoke Child Care Board. Owens...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This might look like encouraging positive parenting practices or helping parents develop their children’s early math and reading skills. Home visitors can also...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start classrooms aren’t just places where children learn their ABCs — they are vibrant spaces where each child’s culture, language, and identity...
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views are on various topics concerning the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — SHAPE America (the Society of Health and Physical Educators) serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United...
The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Sept. 4, claiming four lives, is a sobering reminder of the grave threat gun violence poses...
On Aug .29, the California Assembly voted to pass a bill that would require social media platforms to respond to reports of cyberbullying by either removing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Children who fail to achieve reading proficiency by grade 3 are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Thus, early...
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that Alameda resident Sarah Lynn New, 45, has been charged with three felony counts of Embezzlement in violation of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Athletes can book private or shared appointments at the facility, in the heart of the Village Plaza, which accommodates up to six family...
Acta Non Verba,a youth urban farm project fighting food insecurity and diet-related health issues in Oakland, recently lost its city funding despite protests by community members...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start was pivotal in preparing my twin boys for school while my wife and I regrouped financially. It’s one thing to experience...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across all demographics, voters express dedicated support for solutions including increasing funding going to states to expand childcare options and modernizing the tax...
The 2024 State of Black Education: Report Card was recently published by the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU California Action). It states that California...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Choosing the right program that meets the unique needs of a child also has benefits beyond the immediate ones. We have all seen...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By recognizing and addressing the mental health needs of African American youth, we can ensure these young individuals have the resources and support...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lead by example by eliminating distractions behind the wheel and always driving soberly. According to the National Safety Council, a recent survey reported that 91%...