The Price of School Readiness: A Tool for Estimating the Cost of Universal Preschool in the States
DOWNLOAD REPORT Families and communities throughout the United [...]
The Cost of Universal Access to Quality Preschool in Illinois
This report provides cost estimates of a proposed plan to ensure that all three- and four-year-old children in Illinois have access to high-quality early education.
Building a Stronger Child Care Workforce: A Review of Studies of the Effectiveness of Public Compensation Initiatives
Child care providers are among the lowest paid workers in the United States. Inadequate compensation has led many qualified practitioners to leave the field for higher paying jobs, decreasing the quality of available care.
Working First But Working Poor: The Need for Education & Training Following Welfare Reform
This report presents findings of an exploratory study about job training for low-income people, particularly women leaving welfare.
The ABCs of Public Financing for Early Care and Education: A Research and Advocacy Resource Book
This reference book is designed to provide researchers and advocates with tools to investigate issues related to early education and care financing in the United States. These materials can be used to explore various factors that contribute to the current shortage of high-quality early care and education programs.
