Early Education Matters

Is PreK for All meeting its goals?

Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.

Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year

Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

How public libraries instill literacy in littles

Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading.

The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection

SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.

Early childhood millages strengthen childcare system

Kalamazoo childcare millage would be a test case for the state.

Why early childhood belongs on every Michigan voter’s ballot

Why Michigan voters should pay attention candidates' stands on childcare and early learning.

Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions

Michigan legislature’s FY 2027 state budget includes a much needed $1.45 million increase for Early On.

Childcare fraud myth misses the larger story

The disproven allegations have burdened providers and threaten access as fewer seek to enter the field.

Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms

Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.

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