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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

The Hechinger Report

This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report. That argument has helped build support, said Morna Ballantyne, executive director of Child Care Now, an advocacy association in Canada. I’ll see you in 2024! Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year

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Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts. In order to keep this industry flourishing, schools need to prepare the next generation of workers in this industry. We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students.

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Education Leaders in Yonkers, NY, and Henderson, TN, Win Inaugural YouScience® Innovative Educator Awards

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Dr. Belinda Anderson, Principal, Chester County Junior High School, praised Darlene’s advocacy, stating, “School Counselor Darlene Goff’s unwavering dedication and innovative approach have revolutionized the educational experience at Chester County Junior High School.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

What are the trends in education in 2024? But looking at 2024, here are some current trends in education: Technology Integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps, and interactive tools. There are many current trends in education in 2024.

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College Uncovered, Season 2, Episode 4

The Hechinger Report

Kirk: Michael, do you predict we’ll see more schools shut down in 2024? Meanwhile, her sister, Siobhan, was determined to finish her education so she could work in the funeral industry. An independent guide from the advocacy organization Third Way about how to use the federal government’s financial responsibility scores.

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With emergency funding drying up, child care is once again on the precipice

The Hechinger Report

But a portion of those funds will start expiring in just a few months, and the rest will dry up by September 2024. In Tennessee, legislation to use tax revenue from sports betting for child care drew support in Senate and House subcommittees before it was deferred to the start of the 2024 session.

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A ‘shockingly broken system’: More than a dozen states are failing to meet child care safety regulations

The Hechinger Report

Systems like background checks and data tracking are key safety mechanisms in any industry. Child Care Aware, a national child care advocacy group, then took the issue on, releasing an analysis of state rules and regulations around safety every year from 2007 to 2013. Here’s where we stand, 10 years later. And she was pregnant.

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