http://birthtofivepolicy.orgRSS feeds for birthtofivepolicy.org60http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/500/On-the-Edges-Child-Care-Assistance-Policies-that-Affect-Parents-Providers-and-Children.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=500http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=500&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/500/On-the-Edges-Child-Care-Assistance-Policies-that-Affect-Parents-Providers-and-Children.aspxThe National Women's Law Center has a new fact sheet that discusses child care assistance policies that can have an impact on parents’ access to help affording high-quality child care and on child care providers’ ability to support high-quality care.AlisonWed, 19 Dec 2012 15:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:500http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/492/National-Baby-Facts-Infant-Toddlers-and-Their-Families-in-the-United-States.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=492http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=492&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/492/National-Baby-Facts-Infant-Toddlers-and-Their-Families-in-the-United-States.aspxThis fact sheet from Zero to Three provides a national overview of the variety of elements that influence the youngest children’s development and how these factor into assistance programs such as early childhood education and care.AlisonFri, 16 Nov 2012 19:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:492http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/489/Common-Core-Standards-Initiative.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=489http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=489&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/489/Common-Core-Standards-Initiative.aspxThe Common Core State Standards is an initiative to develop common core standards in English language arts and mathematics for grades K-12.  In November 2012 NAEYC produced a paper entitled "The Common Core State Standards: Caution and Opportunity for Early Childhood Education".AlisonThu, 15 Nov 2012 21:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:489http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/486/Tax-Credits-Outreach.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=486http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=486&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/486/Tax-Credits-Outreach.aspxThe National Women’s Law Center has created an entire tool kit about tax credits.  View fliers, webinars, fact sheets and more by visiting their Tax Credits Outreach. AlisonThu, 15 Nov 2012 20:35:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:486http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/483/State-by-State-Fact-Sheets-Child-Care-Assistance-Policies-2012.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=483http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=483&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/483/State-by-State-Fact-Sheets-Child-Care-Assistance-Policies-2012.aspxThe National Women's Law Center's 9th annual review of key child care subsidy policies in all fifty states and the District of Columbia reveals that families were worse off in 27 states than they were in 2011 under one or more child care assistance policies. Families are not only worse off in 2012 than they were in 2011, but are also worse off than a decade ago.AlisonFri, 09 Nov 2012 19:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:483http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/472/Expanding-Access-to-Early-Head-Start-State-Initiatives-for-Infants-and-Toddlers-at-Risk.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=472http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=472&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/472/Expanding-Access-to-Early-Head-Start-State-Initiatives-for-Infants-and-Toddlers-at-Risk.aspxCLASP and ZERO TO THREE (ZTT) recently released a new report Expanding Access to Early Head Start: State Initiatives for Infants and Toddlers at Risk, which highlights current state initiatives to expand and enhance Early Head Start (EHS) services for infants, toddlers, and their families.AlisonThu, 18 Oct 2012 19:42:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:472http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/469/Governors-Role-in-Aligning-Early-Education-and-K12-Reforms-Challenges-Opportunities-and-Benefits-for-Children.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=469http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=469&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/469/Governors-Role-in-Aligning-Early-Education-and-K12-Reforms-Challenges-Opportunities-and-Benefits-for-Children.aspxOn October 2, 2012 the NGA Center for Best Practices released a new paper on the need for states to align their ECE and K-12 reforms so that they support and reinforce each other’s goals and approaches for promoting children’s learning and development. The paper highlights areas where this work is particularly important, with recommendations for what governors and other state policymakers can do. We also feature some promising developments in states. I hope this is useful in your work.AlisonWed, 03 Oct 2012 20:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:469http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/460/Expanding-Access-to-Early-Head-Start-State-Initiatives-for-Infants-and-Toddlers-at-Risk.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=460http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=460&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/460/Expanding-Access-to-Early-Head-Start-State-Initiatives-for-Infants-and-Toddlers-at-Risk.aspxCLASP and ZERO TO THREE (ZTT) recently released a new report Expanding Access to Early Head Start: State Initiatives for Infants and Toddlers at Risk, which highlights current state initiatives to expand and enhance Early Head Start (EHS) services for infants, toddlers, and their families.AlisonFri, 14 Sep 2012 17:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:460http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/459/Practices-for-Promoting-Young-Childrens-Learning-in-QRIS-Standards.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=459http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=459&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/459/Practices-for-Promoting-Young-Childrens-Learning-in-QRIS-Standards.aspxThe National Center for Children in Poverty is pleased to announce the release of their latest publication, Practices for Promoting Young Children’s Learning in QRIS Standards.  This brief provides an examination of the strength of supports for children’s early learning in Quality Rating Improvement System standards based on an analysis of QRIS standards in 23 states.AlisonFri, 14 Sep 2012 17:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:459http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/455/Making-the-Proper-Investment-in-Early-Childhood-Education.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=455http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=455&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/455/Making-the-Proper-Investment-in-Early-Childhood-Education.aspxOn August 23, 2012 National Council of La Raza released four new briefs.  The briefs, focused on assessments, family engagement, language instruction, and professional development highlight four NCLR Affiliates doing great work with Latino and ELL preschoolers.AlisonWed, 29 Aug 2012 19:18:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:455http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/449/Expanding-Time-for-Learning-Both-Inside-and-Outside-the-Classroom-A-Review-of-the-Evidence-Base.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=449http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=449&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/449/Expanding-Time-for-Learning-Both-Inside-and-Outside-the-Classroom-A-Review-of-the-Evidence-Base.aspxA recent report from Child Trends examines 80 evaluations of initiatives to lengthen the school day or year or offer learning opportunities outside of school hours. The report emphasizes that most of the evaluations lack the rigor needed for firm evidence of the impact of expanded time efforts on children. But the slim evidence available suggests that extending school time can help raise academic achievement, while out-of-school opportunities can boost "precursors" to achievement, such as educational expectations. In all cases, program quality and implementation "matter a great deal."AlisonThu, 16 Aug 2012 14:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:449http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/447/Putting-it-Together-A-Guide-to-Funding-Comprehensive-Services-in-Child-Care-and-Early-Education.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=447http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=447&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/447/Putting-it-Together-A-Guide-to-Funding-Comprehensive-Services-in-Child-Care-and-Early-Education.aspxCLASP’s newly released Putting it Together: A Guide to Funding Comprehensive Services in Child Care and Early Education aims to help states look beyond the major sources of child care and early education funding and consider alternative federal financing sources to bring comprehensive services into early childhood settings.AlisonTue, 14 Aug 2012 21:42:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:447http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/436/Building-the-Brains-Air-Traffic-Control-System-How-Early-Experiences-Shape-the-Development-of-Executive-Function.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=436http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=436&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/436/Building-the-Brains-Air-Traffic-Control-System-How-Early-Experiences-Shape-the-Development-of-Executive-Function.aspxThis working paper from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child examines how executive function skills, such as self-regulation, develop during the early childhood years and continue to benefit children throughout their academic careers and lives. The paper is accompanied by a 5-minute video providing an overview of scientific findings about executive function skills. AlisonThu, 05 Jul 2012 16:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:436http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/432/The-Child-Indicator-Spring-2012.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=432http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=432&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/432/The-Child-Indicator-Spring-2012.aspxChild Trends publishes The Child Indicator three times a year to communicate major developments and new resources within the child and youth indicators field to interested advocates, researchers, and data developers.  The Spring 2012 issue highlights current challenges to the collection of survey data; provides descriptions of new data tools in the areas of justice statistics, employment data, and health; and summarizes several new international indicators reports.AlisonFri, 15 Jun 2012 16:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:432http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/427/Home-Away-From-Home-A-Toolkit-for-Planning-Home-Visiting-Partnerships-with-Family-Friend-and-Neighbor-Caregivers.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=427http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=427&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/427/Home-Away-From-Home-A-Toolkit-for-Planning-Home-Visiting-Partnerships-with-Family-Friend-and-Neighbor-Caregivers.aspxCLASP's newly released toolkit offers help to states exploring partnerships between home visiting and FFN caregivers.AlisonWed, 06 Jun 2012 14:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:427http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/423/Child-Care-Fact-Sheet-Additional-Child-Care-Funding-is-Essential-to-Stop-State-Cuts.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=423http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=423&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/423/Child-Care-Fact-Sheet-Additional-Child-Care-Funding-is-Essential-to-Stop-State-Cuts.aspxNWLC's mot current fact sheet on state child care cutbacks.  Many families today are at risk of losing the child care assistance that helps maintain their financial stability and ensure the well-being of their children.AlisonFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:423http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/417/EDUCARE-Reenvisioning-Education-Beginning-at-Birth.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=417http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=417&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/417/EDUCARE-Reenvisioning-Education-Beginning-at-Birth.aspxThis recently completed report by CCSSO in an overview of the Educare Program, geared to leaders in the public education community.AlisonFri, 20 Apr 2012 21:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:417http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/413/Governors-2012-State-of-the-State-Addresses-Mentions-of-Early-Care-and-Education.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=413http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=413&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/413/Governors-2012-State-of-the-State-Addresses-Mentions-of-Early-Care-and-Education.aspxTwenty-two governors mentioned early care and education in their 2012 state of the state addresses.  The excerpts from the speeches related to early care and education, along with links to the entire speeches, are provided below. (Seven states have not had, nor are they scheduled to have, state of the state addresses.)  All of the state of the state addresses are available at here.AlisonThu, 19 Apr 2012 15:44:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:413http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/410/Putting-Children-and-Families-First-Head-Start-Programs-in-2010.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=410http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=410&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/410/Putting-Children-and-Families-First-Head-Start-Programs-in-2010.aspxIn 2010, Head Start served more participants than the previous year. Families continued to seek Head Start services at a high rate and nearly all children had health insurance at the end of the program year. Challenges still exist as teachers' salaries remain stagnant and the percent of teachers with degrees decreased slightly from 2009 to 2010.AlisonFri, 06 Apr 2012 14:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:410http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/409/Supporting-Our-Youngest-Children-Early-Head-Start-Programs-in-2010.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=409http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=409&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/409/Supporting-Our-Youngest-Children-Early-Head-Start-Programs-in-2010.aspxIn 2010, Early Head Start (EHS) saw the largest increase in enrollment in its history. EHS families continued to access services at a high rate and children continued to be connected to medical and dental services. Challenges continue to exist, though, as teachers' salaries remain stagnant and a smaller percentage of teachers had an associate degree or higher in 2010 compared to 2009 and 2006. AlisonFri, 06 Apr 2012 14:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:409http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/401/Unlocking-the-Potential-of-QRIS-Trends-and-Opportunities-in-the-Race-to-the-Top-Early-Learning-Challenge-Applications.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=401http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=401&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/401/Unlocking-the-Potential-of-QRIS-Trends-and-Opportunities-in-the-Race-to-the-Top-Early-Learning-Challenge-Applications.aspxBUILD and the QRIS National Learning Network, in collaboration with the Early Learning Challenge Collaborative, are pleased to share this brief written by noted consultant Louise Stoney.  The brief explores the ideas and trends related to QRIS that state leaders included in their RTT-ELC applications.AlisonWed, 07 Mar 2012 18:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:401http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/399/Early-Child-Care-and-Education-HHS-and-Education-Are-Taking-Steps-to-Improve-Workforce-Data-and-Enhance-Worker-Quality.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=399http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=399&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/399/Early-Child-Care-and-Education-HHS-and-Education-Are-Taking-Steps-to-Improve-Workforce-Data-and-Enhance-Worker-Quality.aspxA new study was released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) that describes steps being taken toward improving early care and education workforce data and enhancing workforce quality. Using a variety of state and federal interviews and data sets, the GAO examined:  (1) current information about the composition, education, and income of the ECE workforce and how these characteristics relate to quality of services, and (2) what activities and initiatives are underway by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education, and in the states that finance the improvement of worker quality?AlisonWed, 29 Feb 2012 21:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:399http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/398/The-Child-Indicator-Newsletter.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=398http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=398&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/398/The-Child-Indicator-Newsletter.aspxFall 2012 Latest addition of Child Tends The Child Indicator, a periodic newletter about the major developments within the child and youth social indicators field. AlisonMon, 27 Feb 2012 20:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:398http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/397/A-Count-for-Quality.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=397http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=397&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/397/A-Count-for-Quality.aspxCLASP and the National Women’s Law Center are pleased to announce the release of our collaborative report: A Count for Quality: Child Care Center Directors on Rating and Improvement Systems, based on interviews with a diverse group of child care center directors participating in QRIS in several states. AlisonFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:56:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:397http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/395/State-Early-Care-and-Education-Public-Policy-Developments-Fiscal-Year-2012.aspx#Comments0http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=63&ModuleID=407&ArticleID=395http://birthtofivepolicy.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=395&PortalID=0&TabID=63http://birthtofivepolicy.org/ArticleModules/Documents/tabid/63/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/395/State-Early-Care-and-Education-Public-Policy-Developments-Fiscal-Year-2012.aspxThis NAEYC report is a highlight of state developments, categorized by issue areas. It highlights selected enacted legislation; new initiatives approved by the state executive branch; major funding increases, decreases, or level-funding; and additional significant fiscal or policy changes that impact early childhood education for Fiscal Year 2012.AlisonThu, 23 Feb 2012 18:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:395