Early Childhood Focus

Your Education Road Map to the 2008 State and National Elections

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:57:41 PST

For all the talk of how the already overdue reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act will present a major test for President-elect Obama and the newly beefed-up Democratic majority in Congress, some in Washington are betting that the first education item on their to-do list will be expanding pre-K programs.

An Open Letter to President-Elect Barack Obama

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:10:19 PST

Congratulations on your impressive victory last evening. For the past two years, you have spoken to the nation about the need for hope, the need to dream, and the need to do things differently. Your message of change is not only one that should take hold of government itself, but it is also one that should serve as the cornerstone of your education policy. You now have a mandate for real change, with the Congress and the national will to support it.

It's Obama

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:44:44 PST

Last night Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won the presidential election to become 44th president of the United States. During the campaign, Obama made early education a cornerstone of his education policy agenda, and even highlighted early education as an important investment in our country's economic future. Let's take a closer look at the early education proposals Obama put forward during the campaign.

Teachers: Election a Win for Public Education!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:06:43 PST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov 05, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Educators celebrate success of unprecedented, aggressive GOTV effort Yesterday's historic election delivered more than a few winners--perhaps the biggest being public education, say North Carolina educators. Thanks to wins by pro-public education candidates like Barack Obama, Kay Hagan, Bev Perdue, Walter Dalton, Heath Shuler and Larry Kissell, significant progress will be made in the cause of ensuring great public schools for every student.

Candidates Differ On Relief For Working Families

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:44:25 PST

As the economy constricts, with workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama propose to ease Americans� work-family tensions?
Sizable differences separate the two camps on issues such as family leave and sick time, as well as child care.

McCain-Palin Launch Plan for Special Needs Children

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:19:19 PST

PITTSBURGH -- In her first policy address since joining the Republican ticket, Sarah Palin called for parents of special needs children to use federal funding to pick the school of their choice, and she suggested that Obama would raise taxes on federal trusts designed to pay for medical and education costs for disabled children.

Early Education in the Final Presidential Debate

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:44:54 PST

BOB SCHIEFFER: The U.S. spends more per capita than any other country on education. Yet, by every international measurement, in math and science competence, from kindergarten through the 12th grade, we trail most of the countries of the world. The implications of this are clearly obvious. Some even say it poses a threat to our national security. Do you feel that way and what do you intend to do about it?

Utah Parents, Teachers Want Education in Next President's Cross Hairs

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:23:48 PST

Though neither presidential candidate has spent much time talking about education, they each have plans.

Candidate Forum to Be Held in Las Vegas to Highlight Needs of Nevada, Other U.S. Children During 2008 Elections

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:58:31 PST

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- To boost the currently low visibility of the unmet needs of children, youth, and families in the 2008 election process, Every Child Matters Nevada will host a candidate forum October 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. PDT at the Spring Valley Library.

Obama calls for $18-billion boost in education spending

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:19:22 PST

Barack Obama proposed an $18-billion increase in federal education programs today, accusing Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Edwards of shortchanging public schools.

Clinton, DeLauro to aid child-care workers

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:03:38 PST

Rep. Rosa DeLauro has teamed with New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in proposing a $200 million annual fund to boost the pay, benefits and training of child-care workers.

Labor unions support Clinton child care proposal

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:56:16 PST

Two large labor unions joined Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut at a press conference today in support of a proposal to add $200 million annually to a federal block grants program for child care.