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EXCERPT FROM: Sussex Countian
By Doug Denison
Dover, Del. — A plan to save money in the state’s Division of Social Services by reducing child care subsidies to needy families drew criticism from legislators and the public at a hearing before the General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee March 3.
EXCERPT FROM: Washington Examiner
By Zinie Chen Sampson
RICHMOND, VA. — Teachers, child-advocacy groups and other supporters of Virginia's preschool program for low-income pupils are urging legislators not to cut funding for what they consider a crucial investment in children's educational and economic future.
EXCERPT FROM: The Washington Post
By Donna St. George
There was the stress of the recession, then the record-setting snow. Finally, as February gave way to March, here's how the fallout looked at a Bladensburg child-care center:
EXCERPT FROM: Milwaukee Courier
By Courier Staff
Senator Lena C. Taylor (D) Milwaukee) this week announced a child care summit to take place Saturday, February 27th in Milwaukee. The summit will offer advice ranging from how to open a daycare center to questions about receiving micro-loans. In addition, information about Wisconsin Act 76, the recent changes to the Wisconsin Shares Program, will be shared and discussed.
EXCERPT FROM: The Press-Enterprise
By Aaron Burgin
Working families in need of affordable child care in several Riverside County areas are set to receive a needed assist, Riverside County Office of Education and Riverside County First 5 officials said.
EXCERPT FROM: Times-Herald.com
Editorial
Georgia's state lottery may be best known for its HOPE scholarship program which provides college tuition to qualifying Georgia high school students who choose to get their college education in our state.
EXCERPT FROM: The Topeka Capital-Journal
By Barbara Hollingsworth
The push to ensure all Kansas day cares face the watchful eyes of inspectors likely will return this week with changes.
EXCERPT FROM: PRNewswire
By PRNewswire
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) gives child care professionals the opportunity to aid the campaign against childhood obesity. Child care staff can enroll in HLTH100: Early Childhood Obesity, at no cost, and learn strategies for combating childhood obesity.
EXCERPT FROM: The Decorah Newspapers
By Lissa Greiner
Whether or not the Northeast Iowa Community College Child Development Center stays open is not just an NICC issue, it's a community issue.
EXCERPT FROM: Jacksonville.com
By Deirdre Conner
When Maribel Hernandez got the school bus postcard two weeks before her daughter headed off to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts this year, she felt her stomach drop.