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Report finds preschool access expanded in Mass. and across country last year
WBUR, Story by Carrie Jung, April 18, 2024
Taming the country's highest child care costs
Boston Globe, Editorial, April 16, 2024
With cuts to child-care grants looming, providers worry about future of program
Boston Globe, Story by Samantha J. Gross, April 7, 2024
Daily call helped lift early education sector
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Michael P. Norton, March 20, 2024
Senate gives House more runway for early education bill
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Sam Drysdale, March 15, 2024
Massachusetts Senate passes bill to make child care more affordable
Associated Press, Story by Steve LeBlanc, March 14, 2024
Ambitious bill to reform child care, lower costs, sails through Mass. Senate
GBH, Story by Katie Lannan, March 14, 2024
Massachusetts is investing big in early care and education. It's paying off.
EdSurge, Story by Emily Tate Sullivan, March 5, 2024
Massachusetts has the nation’s highest child-care costs. If you can find a spot, that is.
Boston Globe, Editorial, January 22, 2024
Healey proposes new investments in early education and child care
WBUR, Story by Carrie Jung, January 16, 2024
Governor Healey’s new child care agenda would expand free or low-cost preschool to all Gateway cities
Boston Globe, Story by Samantha J. Gross, January 16, 2024
Mass. Gov. Healey files $1.2B plan to recapitalize Bay State’s IT efforts
State House News Service in Mass Live, Story by Alison Kuznitz, January 10, 2024
Citing inequity in child care, state officials endorse new subsidy rate for providers
Boston Globe, story by Samantha J. Gross, December 12, 2023
With funding challenges looming, Mass. child care could be in jeopardy
Boston Globe, story by Diti Kohli, November 28, 2023
Early Education Bill Would Shift Costs From Families To State
State House News Service in Rumba 97.7, Story by Sam Drysdale, October 18, 2023
Lost in a world of words
Boston Globe, story by Mandy McLaren and Naomi Martin, October 4, 2023
Touring New Bedford's new full day preschools
The New Bedford Light, Story by Colin Hogan, October 4, 2023
Mass. updates child care assistance application to allow virtual communication
WBUR, Story by Carrie Jung, October 2, 2023
Massachusetts lawmakers must look beyond interests of the wealthy by including $600 Child and Family Tax Credit
Fall River Reporter, Letter to the Editor by Jeremy Rosen, August 11, 2023
We can't focus solely on the K-12 years
Boston Globe, Letter to the Editor by Amy O'Leary, July 15, 2023
Rep: On early ed it’s about how-to’s, not should we’s
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Sam Drysdale, March 22, 2023
Poll bolsters push on early ed., childcare
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Chris Lisinski, December 13, 2022
More money than Beacon Hill can figure out how to spend, but give them time
MASSter List, Op-ed by George Donnelly and Keith Regan, December 7, 2022
Education equity coalition lays out priorities
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Sam Drysdale, December 6, 2022
Advocates organize ahead of early education push
The Eagle Tribune, Story by Sam Drysdale, October 15, 2022
For women of color in care work, racial and economic inequities abound, report shows
Boston Globe, Story by Katie Johnston, September 1, 2022
Early education in 'crisis' across South Coast as new school year approaches
The New Bedford Light, Story by Colin Hogan, August 10, 2022
Child Care on Senate End-of-Session Menu
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Katie Lannan, June 21, 2022
Child care is in crisis. Here's what's being done about it.
WBUR, Segment by Carrie Jung and Max Larkin, June 17, 2022, part of The Cost of Child Care series, June 13-17, 2022
The solution to the child care crisis? Long term funding, not one-time grants, advocate says
GBH News, Boston Public Radio, Story and segment by Rebecca Tauber, June 8, 2022
Mayor Wu directs grants to support family child-care providers
Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, June 1, 2022
Education committee releases major Massachusetts early education bill
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Michael P. Norton, May 18, 2022
Support Early Education and Child Care in Massachusetts
The Berkshire Eagle, Letter to the Editor by Kelly Marion, May 18, 2022
Massachusetts' economy loses $2.7 billion due to child care problems every year, new report finds
GBH News, Story by Mark Herz, April 28, 2022
House leaders eye $110M jolt for strained early education field
State House News Service in WWLP 22 News, Story by Colin A. Young, April 12, 2022
We have to begin somewhere.' Facing system in crisis, Mass. House leaders propose boost for child care provider pay.'
Boston Globe, Story by Matt Stout, April 11, 2022
House budget increases spending on subsidized childcare
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, April 11, 2022
Hundreds rally in Boston to push for affordable early education and child care
WHDH 7 News Boston, Story by Juliana Mazza, April 9, 2022
Demonstrators call for affordable early education and child care at 'Playdate Rally'
Boston Globe, Story by Laura Crimaldi, April 9, 2022
Stars aligning for early education improvements
State House News Service, Story by Colin A. Young, March 15, 2022
Fixing early ed system could cost $1.5 billion per year
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, March 14, 2022
Commission urges $1.5 billion investment in early education
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, March 14, 2022
Kershaw leaving DTA for top early education post
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, March 8, 2022
Western Massachusetts sets stable foundation for early education
The Republican, Story by Carolyn Robbins, February 20, 2022
Cambridge discusses steps to implement universal pre-kindergarten
The Daily Free Press, Story by Yiling Qiu, February 18, 2022
Forum to explore Massachusetts' proposed affordable child care bill
Cape Cod Times, Story by Rachael Devaney, February 4, 2022
Alabama could teach Massachusetts a thing or two about pre-K.
The Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, January 27, 2022
State launches new COVID testing program for child care, early education centers
State House News Service / GBH News, Story by Matt Murphy, January 20, 2022
Families in Alabama have free, full-day prekindergarten while many Mass. families can only dream of it
Boston Globe, Story by Naomi Martin and Jenna Russell, January 17, 2022
Finding child care in the Berkshires went from hard to horrible since the pandemic. We look at the reasons behind the child care staffing crisis
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Larry Parnass, January 14, 2022
Mass. to launch 'test and stay' program to help child care centers remain open
Boston Globe, Story by Naomi Martin and Stephanie Ebbert, January 5, 2022
'Really demoralizing and operationally very, very hard': Child care providers try to stay open in COVID surge
Boston Globe, Story by Naomi Martin and Tiana Woodard, January 3, 2022
Rattled child care programs poured grants into operations
State House News Service / WWLP 22 News, Story by Katie Lannan, December 15, 2021
Low pay for day care workers leads to a worker shortage and long waitlists
GBH, Morning Edition, Segment by Craig LeMoult, December 7, 2021
Early ed supporters see payoff in "Common Start"
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, November 23, 2021
Advocates urge legislators to establish early education, child care system
Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, November 23, 2021
The business case for public investment in early-childhood programs
The Washington Post, Op-ed by Leslie Fenwick, Roger W. Crandall and JD Chesloff, November 8, 2021
Parents pay a small fortune for child care. So why are so many providers struggling?
Boston Globe, Story by Sarah Carr, October 26, 2021
Child care is costly everywhere. But in Massachusetts it's 'particularly bad.' Here's why
Boston Globe, Story by Amanda Kaufman, October 21, 2021
Mass. considering lowering requirements for daycare workers
Boston 25 News, Story by Kerry Kavanaugh and Patricia Alulema, October 15, 2021
State lawmakers aim to address fiscal challenges in child care, early education
Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Rep. Alice Peisch and Sen. Jason Lewis, August 25, 2021
A crisis in child care
WBUR Radio Boston, Segment by Tiziana Dearing and Walter Wuthmann, August 25, 2021
Child-care providers are facing a staffing crisis, forcing some to close with little notice to parents
Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, August 17, 2021
More flexibility needed for childcare as hybrid work continues, state report says
WBZ-TV, Story by Mike LaCrosse, July 13, 2021
Help women get back to work
Boston Globe, Editorial, July 12, 2021
Congresswomen join Biden Economic Adviser to tout American Families Plan child care changes
Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, July 7, 2021
Region's early ed providers struggle with high demand, scarce staff as pandemic wanes
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, June 27, 2021
The masks are off - including at child care centers
WBUR, Segment by Tiziana Dearing, Kathleen McNerney, and Walter Wuthmann, June 2, 2021
Biden's universal preschool plan a 'game-changer' for Mass., but final version could look very different
The Boston Globe, Story by Naomi Martin, May 2, 2021
Education and child care experts see short window for reform
State House News Service / Milford Daily News, Story by Katie Lannan and Chris Lisinski, April 21, 2021
Massachusetts, other states need to increase spending for preschools, report says
The Boston Globe, Story by Naomi Martin and Jeremy C. Fox, April 18, 2021
With stimulus, federal government makes a massive investment in child care
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, March 14, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on the child care community
WACA-TV Ashland, Beacon Hill Briefings with Rep. Jack Lewis, March, 2021
Mass. advocates launch ambitious campaign for publicly funded early education
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, February 16, 2021
Advocates push universal, publicly funded early education
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, February 16, 2021
Mass. coalition backs new early education access bill
State House News Service / The Standard-Times, Story by Katie Lannan, February 16, 2021
Coalition backs new early education access bill
NBC10 Boston, Story by Alison King, February 16, 2021
Coalición apoya proyecto de educación temprana accesible
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, Story by Paulo Alvarado, February 16, 2021
Bill would create universal child care in Mass.
WBUR Edify, Story by Kathleen McNerney, February 16, 2021
New bill promises 'universal' affordable child care, would cap costs for most families
Boston Herald, Story by Erin Tiernan, February 16, 2021
Drive-through COVID test locations for child care providers, families
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, January 25, 2021
8 early ed. sites aim to test 400 per day
WBUR Edify, Story by Katie Lannan, January 25, 2021
Early education coronavirus testing pilot in the works
Lowell Sun, Story by Katie Lannan, January 13, 2021
Early childhood educators seek testing access
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, January 12, 2021
Day-care workers angered over exclusion from testing program
The Boston Globe, Story by Laura Krantz, January 11, 2021
'It's heartbreaking': How COVID is impacting students in New Bedford's early learning centers
The Standard-Times, Story by Kerri Tallman, January 11, 2021
Boston's child care system is collapsing. We must bail it out.
WBUR Cognoscenti, Op-ed by Martin J. Walsh and Annissa Essaibi-George, December 10, 2020
Child care providers find way to get more coronavirus testing on their own
WBUR Edify, Story by Kathleen McNerney, November 30, 2020
State leaders must invest in child care. The pandemic is distorting demand which remains high
CommonWealth Magazine, Op-ed by Pratima Patil, Marybeth Mattingly, and Sarah Savage, November 28, 2020
Child care supply, affordability worsened by pandemic, new report says
Boston Business Journal, Story by Gintautas Dumcius, November 17, 2020
Day care, already in short supply, becomes scarcer during the pandemic
The Boston Globe, Story by Gal Tziperman Lotan, November 17, 2020
Five ways the pandemic can ultimately make the workplace better for women
The Boston Globe, Column by Shirley Leung, November 6, 2020
What's at stake in the 2020 election for Massachusetts: Early education and childcare
WBUR Radio Boston, Segment by Chris Citorik, October 27, 2020
Clark: Crisis exposes crucial role of child care
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, October 22, 2020
The state’s emergency child-care centers kept COVID-19 in check. Here’s how.
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, September 22, 2020
Agencies scramble to offer school-day childcare
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, September 15, 2020
After school programs want to host students during remote learning days, but they can't
WBUR Edify, Story by Kathleen McNerney, August 24, 2020
Commissioner: Fed aid won't solve child care system woes
State House News Service, Story by Chris Lisinski, July 1, 2020
State eases regulations for reopening camps and child-care centers
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, June 15, 2020
Childcare provider: 'I'm scared for my business'
CommonWealth Magazine, The Codcast by Shira Schoenberg, June 15, 2020
Petition seeks changes in child-care standards
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, June 5, 2020
Child care owners say new regulations will hike parents’ fees, put them out of business
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, June 5, 2020
Temperature Checks And No Sharing: Here's What Child Care Could Look Like When It Reopens
WBUR Edify, Story by Carrie Jung, June 2, 2020
Mass. day cares to reopen during Phase 2, if they meet health and safety criteria
Boston 25 News, Story by Kerry Kavanaugh and Patricia Alulema, June 1, 2020
Baker says camps, child care can reopen during phase two of reopening
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, June 1, 2020
How the pandemic looks to a 3-year-old
The Boston Globe, Story by Beth Teitell, June 1, 2020
Providers question feasibility of childcare guidelines
CommonWealth Magazine, Story by Shira Schoenberg, June 1, 2020
How the pandemic looks to a 3-year-old
The Boston Globe, Story by Beth Teitell, May 31, 2020
Major public funding needed for child care
CommonWealth Magazine, Opinion by Marybeth Mattingly, Sarah Savage, and Marija Bingulac, May 30, 2020
When day-care centers reopen, here's what they might look like
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, May 28, 2020
What will child care look like in our new normal?
WBUR Radio Boston, Segment by Paris Alston and Tiziana Dearing, May 13, 2020
Even with federal aid and other help, day care providers unsure whether they can reopen
WBUR Edify, Story by Kathleen McNerney, May 12, 2020
Child care providers, parents are struggling - and worried about what comes next
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert and Dasia Moore, May 3, 2020
Extended closures could mean some Mass. day cares never reopen
WBUR Edify, Story by Kathleen McNerney, April 23, 2020
The coronavirus puts child care sector in need of a bailout
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by Elizabeth Warren, Bruce Mann, Joseph Kennedy III, Lauren Birchfield Kennedy, Katherine Clark, Ayanna Pressley, and Conan Harris, March 24, 2020
Insiders say restarting early ed system will be tough
Lowell Sun, Story by Katie Lannan, March 23, 2020
State funding hike opens door for more public early ed, but challenges remain
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, February 8, 2020
Beverly eliminates full-day kindergarten fee
Patch, Story by Dave Copeland, January 30, 2020
Springfield's Educare facility is state-of-the-art in every respect
Business West, Story by George O'Brien, November 12, 2019
Early childhood care, education top priority for regional chamber
The Herald News, Story by Amanda Burke, November 8, 2019
Some Boston neighborhoods face severe shortage of child care - and it's unaffordable almost everywhere
The Boston Globe, Story by Kay Lazar, November 5, 2019
Study finds success in Springfield preschool program
The Republican, Story by Carolyn Robbins, August 15, 2019
Springfield expanding preschool offerings; slots still open for this fall
The Republican, Story by Carolyn Robbins, August 8, 2019
Bills would mandate Easton, Whitman-Hanson to adopt free all-day kindergarten
The Enterprise, Story by Josie Albertson-Grove, July 12, 2019
Lawmakers push to lower childcare costs in Massachusetts
WWLP 22 News, Story by Jodi Reed, July 2, 2019
New coalition forms around early education and care
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, July 2, 2019
Military strength hurt by lack of early education options, report finds
Taunton Daily Gazette, Story by Colin A. Young, June 5, 2019
State funding boost helps, but early childhood education programs are still struggling
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, May 17, 2019
Boston's path to universal preschool offers lessons for other cities
The Boston Globe, Editorial, April 15, 2019
Summit emphasizes the importance of early childhood education
Fall River Herald, Story by Kevin P. O'Connor, March 15, 2019
In an effort to save money, daycare centers in New England are forming purchasing groups
Marketplace, Story by Carrie Jung, October 24, 2018
How to get the equation right on early education funding?
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, October 14, 2018
Push for more school funding gains ally
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis, September 24, 2018
Springfield breaks ground on $14 million Educare early education facility
Mass Live, Story by Shannon Young, September 17, 2018
Construction underway on $14 million Educare preschool
WAMC, Story by Paul Tuthill, September 17, 2018
To stem the tide of childcare staff turnover, providers try increasing benefits
WBUR 90.9, Story by Carrie Jung, September 17, 2018
How low can preschool teacher salaries in the Boston area go?
Boston Magazine, Story by Brittany Jasnoff, August 30, 2018
Northborough parent group advocating for tuition-free, full-day kindergarten
Community Advocate, Story by Liz Nolan, August 28, 2018
Full-day kindergarten becomes a reality at Marshfield schools
Wicked Local: Marshfield, Story by James Kukstis, August 14, 2018
Smooth sailing into kindergarten
WBSM Town Square Sunday, Interview by Jim Phillips, July 27, 2018
Child headed to preschool this fall? Better start saving now
Wicked Local, Story by Eli Sherman, July 2, 2018
Berkshire Compact hears from state; sets local agenda for public pre-K through 12 programs
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, June 26, 2018
The importance of investing in early education and care
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by Jay Hooley and Sheila Lirio Marcelo, June 22, 2018
For Sally Fuller and Reading Success by 4th Grade initiative, gift of words enriches children's lives
The Republican, Column by Cynthia Simison, June 17, 2018
3rd District candidates share views on education at Lowell forum
The Lowell Sun, Story by Scott Shurtleff, June 11, 2018
Live United: Advocating for early childhood education
The Berkshire Eagle, Op-ed by Kristine Hazzard, June 5, 2018
Massachusetts Senate releases $41.42 billion budget proposal for FY19 with focus on education
MassLive.com, Story by Shira Schoenberg, May 10, 2018
Early education efforts need another boost
The Boston Globe, Editorial, April 28, 2018
Letters: Make Full Day Kindergarten a priority
Wicked Local: Marshfield, Letter to the editor by Erin Russo, April 23, 2018
Universal preschool up for vote at Provincetown Town Meeting
Wicked Local: Wellfleet, Story by Katy Ward, March 29, 2018
Letters: Marshfield needs full-day kindergarten
Wicked Local: Marshfield, Letter to the editor, March 29, 2018
Our View: Early literacy program deserves funding
The Standard-Times, Editorial, February 28, 2018
Long-term vision needed for early education
MassLive.com (The Republican), Editorial, January 28, 2018
Bright Futures early childhood educators are optimistic positive changes coming
MassLive.com (The Republican), Op-ed by Cynthia Simison, January 28, 2018
Time is now for Massachusetts to invest in early education
MassLive.com (The Republican), Op-ed by Tricia Canavan, January 28, 2018
Springfield's $14.4 million preschool grant saving lives, educators tell Massachusetts' top early education official
MassLive.com (The Republican), Story by Carolyn Robbins, January 27, 2018
Universal Pre-K in Cambridge
Backyard Cambridge podcast, Story by Libby Gormley, January 23, 2018
Why are our most important teachers paid the least?
The New York Times Magazine, Story by Jeneen Interlandi, January 9, 2018
Reading Success by 4th Grade initiative puts Springfield scorecard online
Masslive.com, Story by Elizabeth Roman, December 19, 2017
Funding for preschool expansion critical to provide level playing field for those in need
Masslive.com, Op-ed by Richard K. Sullivan, Michael D. Sweet and Daniel J. Warwick, December 13, 2017
Support state initiative to assure universal pre-k
The Berkshire Eagle, Op-ed by John L. Bissell and Caitlin Pemble, December 1, 2017
Your View: Preschoolers deserve quality education
The Standard-Times, Op-ed by Kathleen Treglia, November 12, 2017
The evidence supports investing in early learners
The Berkshire Eagle, Letter to the editor by J.D. Chesloff, November 18, 2017
Investment in pre-K will pay big dividends in literacy
The Berkshire Eagle, Op-ed by Kristine Hazzard, November 7, 2017
Our View: Time for 'All Hands on Deck' for early literacy
The Standard-Times, Editorial, October 18, 2017
In Mass., about half of all 4-year-olds attend preschool
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis, October 17, 2017
South Shore lags behind state in offering free full-day kindergarten
The Patriot Ledger, Story by Jessica Trufant, September 15, 2017
Invest in young children now
CommonWealth Magazine, Op-ed by Jill Dixon, August 22, 2017
'Surround kids with books': Community groups train with national expert on literacy
The Standard-Times, Story by Jennette Barnes, August 10, 2017
Early ed for all
Cape Cod Times, Editorial, July 16, 2017
Former Miami Herald publisher puts spotlight on early childhood education during Springfield visit
Mass Live, Story by Jim Kinney, July 11, 2017
National literacy group recognizes Springfield for education advances
Mass Live, Story by Lucas Ropek, June 16, 2017
Massachusetts Senate lays out $1 billion vision to help state's children
Mass Live, Story by Shira Schoenberg, May 2, 2017
Senate early ed agenda up against tight fiscal picture
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, May 2, 2017
A separate but unequal system for day care
The Boston Globe, Story by Katie Johnston, May 2, 2017
Where are all the preschoolers?
The Atlantic, Story by Tara García Mathewson, April 27, 2017
Early educators rally for more state support
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, April 24, 2017
Working mothers in a tight squeeze
Boston Herald, Column by Jessica Heslam, April 7, 2017
Mass. may finally be getting serious about early education
The Boston Globe, Column by Shirley Leung, March 31, 2017
Governor Baker boosts funding for early education
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, March 29, 2017
Baker plans major rate hikes for early education
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, March 29, 2017
Worker shortage adding to waitlist for preschool programs
Gloucester Times, Story by Christian Wade, March 2, 2017
Workforce struggles hamper local early childhood ed programs
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, February 25, 2017
Our opinion: Addressing the crisis in early education
The Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, February 9, 2017
State early childhood education system 'in crisis,' says DeLeo
The Boston Globe, Story by Laura Krantz, February 9, 2017
DeLeo: Salary boost could lift early ed system "in crisis"
State House News Service, Story by Colin Young, February 8, 2017
House speaker wants to raise pay for Pre-K teachers
WWLP 22 News, Story by Tiffany Chan, February 8, 2017
Is day care impossible?
The Boston Globe, Column by Joanna Weiss, February 8, 2017
Baker: Preschool program delivering results in cities
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, February 7, 2017
Educators: Full-day kindergarten gives boost to young learners
Wicked Local: Ashland, Story by Bill Shaner, January 31, 2017
Can Walsh fulfill promise of preschool?
The Boston Globe, Editorial, January 24, 2017
Walsh's universal pre-K plan faces hurdles
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis and Stephanie Ebbert, January 19, 2017
Early childhood education plan aired for School Committee
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Steven H. Foskett Jr., December 16, 2016
Child care for $10 a day
The Boston Globe, Editorial, December 16, 2016
Making publicly-funded preschool possible to all American families
The Huffington Post, Op-ed by Mary-Margaret Mara, December 14, 2016
Is this as good as childcare gets?
The Atlantic, Story by Nan Mooney, October 4, 2016
Fitchburg finds money to keep full-day kindergarten going
Sentinel & Enterprise, Story by Anna Burgess, August 23, 2016
'Smooth Sailing into Kindergarten': Incoming kindergarten students get a special welcome
The Standard-Times, Story by Standard-Times staff, August 11, 2016
Making early education a priority
The Metro West Daily News, Op-ed by Jay Gonzalez and JD Chesloff, July 25, 2016
Legislators restore $100 million to state budget
The Boston Globe, Story by Laura Crimaldi, July 24, 2016
Preschool teachers ask for salary raises despite Gov. Charlie Baker's veto
The Republican / MassLive, Story by Shira Schoenberg, July 15, 2016
Declining prekindergarten enrollment worries Worcester education officials
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Scott O'Connell, July 10, 2016
State cuts full-day kindergarten money
Gloucester Times, Story by Christian Wade, July 5, 2016
Preschool expansion proposal aims to close opportunity gap
The Cape Cod Chronicle, Story by Elizabeth Kintz, June 22, 2016
Lawmakers send early education access bills to dead-end study
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, June 21, 2016
Long-delayed preschool report advises further study
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, June 4, 2016
Putting early education front and center in Massachusetts
The Boston Globe, Column by Shirley Leung, June 3, 2016
How boosting workplace diversity would lift the economy
The Boston Globe, Column by Shirley Leung, May 21, 2016
Canton to begin free full-day kindergarten
Wicked Local: Canton, Story by Bob Michelson, May 13, 2016
Free full-day kindergarten coming to Milton this fall
The Boston Globe, Story by Johanna Seltz, May 4, 2016
Child care cost crunch
Sentinel & Enterprise, Story by Jordan Tillery, May 2, 2016
House adds early ed. spending after debates over local aid
State House News Service, Story by Andy Metzger, April 25, 2016
New Bedford Public Schools partners with preschool providers to expand access for 3-year-olds
The Standard-Times, Story by Kathleen McKiernan, April 23, 2016
Local child literacy work brings national honor
WAMC public radio, Story by Paul Tuthill, April 1, 2016
Emphasis on quality rather than access at early education event
State House News Service, Story by Colin Young, March 24, 2016
More preschool teachers are leaving the field
WWLP 22 News, Story by Tiffany Chan, March 24, 2016
Distrits grapple with the full-day K dilemma
Wicked Local: Melrose, Story by Jeannette Hinkle, March 24, 2016
College students gather to push awareness of need for quality preschool
The Boston Globe, Story by Nicole Fleming, March 19, 2016
State raises expectations, but not pay, for preschool teachers
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, February 20, 2016
National educators visit Down East Partnership
Rocky Mount Telegram, Story by Amelia Harper, February 19, 2016
Early education: Expense or investment?
Gloucester Times, Op-ed by Carl Gustin, February 10, 2016
Expert urges new approach to improve early education
State House News Service, Story by Katie Lannan, February 3, 2016
Dennis-Yarmouth, Monomy Regional school districts receive state grant
CapeCod.com, Story by Justin Saunders, February 3, 2016
New Bedford early learning initiative recognized
The Standard-Times, Story by Kathleen McKiernan, January 31, 2016
Milton preschool illustrates haphazard state funding
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, January 24, 2016
Pittsfield, North Adams aim to fill the early childhood program gaps
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, January 24, 2016
Baker neutral on universal early education
The Boston Globe, Story by Stephanie Ebbert, January 21, 2016
Guaranteed pre-K gives kids a strong start
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by Martin J. Walsh and Tommy Chang, January 19, 2016
Springfield, North Adams and Holyoke among communities receiving state grant for preschool
Mass Live, Story by Michael D. Kane, January 18, 2016
New Bedford, Fall River receive educational grants
WBSM, Story by Dan McCready, January 18, 2016
Lowell is among Massachusetts communities awarded preschool grants
The Lowell Sun, AP Story, January 17, 2016
Ambitious school funding plan faces significant roadblocks
The Boston Globe, Story by David Scharfenberg, November 2, 2015
Report: Massachusetts underfunds special education, school health insurance costs
The Republican / MassLive, Story by Shira Schoenberg, November 2, 2015
Some say high cost of full-day kindergarten in Littleton leaves some families out
Lowell Sun, Story by Melissa Hanson, October 18, 2015
Legislators, activists advocate for increase in early education
Bay State Banner, Story by Sandra Larson, September 24, 2015
Luchan por educación pre-escolar para todos (Fighting for preschool education for all)
Telemundo Boston, Story by Arianne Alcorta, September 17, 2015
Expanded pre-kindergarten in Springfield, Holyoke part of Beacon Hill push
The Republican / MassLive, Story by Shira Schoenberg, September 16, 2015
Lawmakers hold public hearing on pre-kindergarten bills
Fox 25 Boston, Story by Crystal Haynes, September 16, 2015
Frustrated parents voice concerns over preschool wait lists
WWLP 22 News, Story by Tiffany Chan, September 16, 2015
No consensus on pace of early education access expansion
State House News Service, Story by Andy Metzger, September 16, 2015
Pre-kindergarten bills get hearing at State House
Associated Press, Story, September 16, 2015
A plan for expanding high-quality pre-k
The Gateway Cities Journal, Op-Ed by Amy O'Leary and Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, September 9, 2015
How to pick the right preschool for your child
The Boston Globe, Story by Jennette Barnes, July 30, 2015
Massachusetts House restores $17.5 million for kindergarten expansion grants to state budget
The Republican, Story by Shira Schoenberg, July 29, 2015
Kindergarten cuts rile lawmakers
Gloucester Times, Story by Christian M. Wade, July 22, 2015
The summer reading list we really need
The Boston Globe, Column by Jessica Lander, July 17, 2015
A way forward on early education
The Metro West Daily News, Editorial, June 14, 2015
Advocates: Investment in pre-K education needed
The Metro West Daily News, Story by Brian Benson, May 14, 2015
Poll: More than two-thirds want expanded access to early education
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, May 11, 2015
Free all-day kindergarten a matter of time in Beverly
The Salem News, Story by Paul Leighton, April 29, 2015
SouthCoast leaders support universal pre-kindergarten legislation
The Standard-Times, Story by Carol Kozma, April 21, 2015
Your View: High-quality Pre-K deserves funding
The Standard-Times, Op-ed by Rep. Alice Peisch and Sen. Sal DiDomenico, April 15, 2015
Our View: Pre-K bill would help close achievement gap
The Standard-Times, editorial, April 14, 2015
BNN News interviews Amy O'Leary and Stephanie Sanchez
Boston Neighborhood Network News, April 9, 2015
Lowell school leaders lobby at State House for pre-K funds
Lowell Sun, Story by Amelia Pak-Harvey, April 1, 2015
Two bills, including one filed by Rep. Silvia, aim to expand pre-k education in the state
The Herald News, Story by Michael Gagne, March 31, 2015
Lawmakers push pre-K bill as way to close achievement gap
State House News Service, Story by Colleen Quinn, March 31, 2015
Bill would help more kids attend pre-kindergarten programs
Associated Press, March 31, 2015
Early education activists work to restore state funding
WWLP 22 News, Story by Tiffany Chan, March 16, 2015
Early education activists look to build off of Baker's budget
State House News Service, Story by Colleen Quinn, March 16, 2015
Coalition seeks $75M fund to promote innovative programs at struggling schools
Mass Live, Story by Lindsay Corcoran, February 6, 2015
Rep. Silvia supports preschool for low-income kids
The Herald News, Story by Michael Gagne, January 24, 2015
A chance to lead on early education
CommonWealth Magazine, Op-ed by Chris Martes, January 13, 2015
Two views on universal pre-kindergarten education
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by Chris Martes, December 27, 2014
Springfield early childhood advocates plan Mason Square Child Care Center with new federal grant; Holyoke funded also
The Republican, Story by Carolyn Robbins, December 10, 2014
Mass. receives $15m US grant to increase access to preschool
The Boston Globe, Story by Catherine Cloutier, December 10, 2014
Mass. snags $15 mil federal early education grant
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, December 10, 2014
Parents, officials discuss full-day kindergarten in Marshfield
The Marshfield Mariner, Story by Lisa Kashinsky, November 19, 2014
Patrick touts progress in school achievement gaps
The Boston Globe, Story by Laura Crimaldi, October 24, 2014
Where the gubernatorial candidates stand on education
The Boston Globe, Story by Michael Levenson, October 4, 2014
Coakley plan a "start" toward pledge of universal early ed.
State House News Service, Story by
Matt Murphy and Gintautus Dumcius, September 23, 2014
Activists alarmed by third grade reading scores
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, September 19, 2014
Local nonprofit promotes literacy through theater
Capenews.net, Story by Andrea F. Carter, August 18, 2014
Mass. tops US in study of children's well-being
The Boston Globe, Story by Claire McNeill, July 22, 2014
Activist: $$$ move state closer to universal early ed. goal
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, July 14, 2014
Making the grade: Push for universal Pre-K in Bay State
NECN, Story by Brian Burnell, May 27, 2014
Preschool pays off, but only for kids that go
The Boston Globe, Column by Evan Horowitz, May 14, 2014
Early education key to state's future prosperity
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Thomas Weber, May 12, 2014
Walsh hopes to double preschool enrollment by 2018
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis, May 7, 2014
Fund early education, as Oklahoma does
The Boston Globe, Column by Yvonne Abraham, May 4, 2014
Checking the temp of the biz community
Cape Cod Times, Column by Sean Gonsalves, April 24, 2014
Study finds universal prekindergarten in Massachusetts could cost $1.5 billion
Wicked Local: Swansea, Story by Gerry Tuoti, April 22, 2014
Our opinion: Finding a budget balance
The Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, April 14, 2014
Many families get no help to pay for early education cost
The Boston Globe, Story by Joshua Miller, April 7, 2014
The push for tuition free full-day kindergarten
Bay State Parent Magazine, Story by Erica Brown, April 2014
Holyoke School Superintendent Sergio Paez, Assistant Paul Hyry plot to move from reading 'crisis' to improvement
The Republican, Story by Mike Plaisanse, February 20, 2014
Early education sector hoping to build off recent state investments
State House News Service, Story by Colleen Quinn, February 5, 2014
Much of the country lacks full-day kindergarten, lost in push for public pre-k is shortage of full-day kindergarten
Wall Street Journal - Market Watch, Story by Jonnelle Marte, January 31, 2014
One thousand books by kindergarten
Cape Cod Times, Story by Sean Gonsalves, January 6, 2014
Universal pre-k the answer? Cambridge can be the test
The Boston Globe, Editorial, December 29, 2013
Target gaps in achievement early, before they take root
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Christopher Martes, November 20, 2013
MCAS scores highlight 3d-grade reading problem
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Christopher Martes and Carolyn Lyons, October 23, 2013
The Report Card
Shirley Oracle, column by Tom Casey, October 11, 2013
Guest View: Early literacy success requires team effort
The Standard-Times, Op-ed by Craig Dutra, Pam Kuechler and Carolyn Lyons, October 3, 2013
Full-day kindergarten examined in Billerica
Billerica Minuteman, Story by Mary K. McBride, September 27, 2013
Improvement needed on statewide MCAS performance
Taunton Daily Gazette, Letter to the editor by Carolyn Lyons, September 24, 2013
Reading programs aren't working for the young
Lowell Sun, Editorial, September 24, 2013
Third-graders lag in MCAS reading for 12th straight year
Lowell Sun, Story by Lisa Hagen, September 21, 2013
State releases MCAS scores; Athol school underperforming
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Jacqueline Reis, September 21, 2013
Mixed grades on Cape MCAS scores
Cape Cod Times, Story by Cynthia McCormick, September 21, 2013
Two Boston schools face takeover after MCAS results
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis, September 19, 2013
At Orchard Gardens, Patrick touts turnaround success
State House News Service, Story by Andy Metzger, September 18, 2013
Governor Deval Patrick visits Orchard Gardens school to tout test score improvements
Boston.com, Story (State House News Service), September 18, 2013
Egerman and Berger: Education is the path to prosperity
The MetroWest Daily News, Op-ed by Paul Egerman and Noah Berger, September 8, 2013
Full-day kindergarten enrollment on South Shore is far behind rest of state
Brockton Enterprise, Story by Chris Burrell, September 3, 2013
Investing in early education
Boston Business Journal, Op-ed by Asa Fanelli, August 9-15, 2013
In Massachusetts, more support needed for early education
The Bay State Banner, Op-ed by Jane E. Tewksbury and John Jackson, July 8, 2013
Malone says FY14 budget investments in early ed a good start
State House News Service, Story by Matt Murphy, July 2, 2013
Lawmakers should maximize investment in young children
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Alyssa Haywoode, June 5, 2013
We'd better smarten up
Cape Cod Times, Column by Sean Gonsalves, June 2, 2013
Why reading programs in Massachusetts are failing
WBUR 90.9, Cognoscenti, Commentary by Nonie K. Lesaux, May 28, 2013
"Born Learning Trail" opens to promote early literacy in Pittsfield
WAMC, Story by Lucas Willard, May 20, 2013
Parents must spend time with children
Telegram & Gazette, Letter to the editor by Danielle Morrow, May 19, 2013
The report card
Pepperell Free Press, Column by Tom Casey, May 10, 2013
Early education would do more for kids in poverty
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Thomas Gosnell, May 13, 2013
With policymakers demanding action, early childhood educators look for funding
The Standard-Times, Story by Natalie Sherman, May 12, 2013
Let's back early education
Telegram & Gazette, Op-ed by Dr. Mark Vining, May 9 2013
States must invest in early ed.
The Malden Observer, Op-ed by Senator Katherine Clark, May 9, 2013
We must spend more on early ed
Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise, Op-ed by Cecile Tousignant, May 1, 2013
House budget cuts early education, support for cultural programs
State House News Service, Story by Michael Norton, April 11, 2013
High-quality programs spring from all sectors
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Ada Rosmarin, April 1, 2013
Our representatives must prioritize early education
Cape Cod Times, Letter to the editor by Patrice Headd Stutzenberger, March 27, 2013
The value of early education
Lynnfield Villager, Editorial, March 27, 2013
Governor rightly pushes for earlier investment in children
The Boston Globe, Editorial, March 26, 2013
Patrick's ambitious tax plan offers basis for compromise
The Boston Globe, Editorial, March 24, 2013
Clear case for early childhood funding
Boston Business Journal, Op-ed by Arnold Hiatt & Paul O’Brien, March 22, 2013
Our View: "Investment, not consumption"
The Standard-Times, Editorial, March 22, 2013
Early ed. chief sees "good chance" for education investments
State House News Service, Story by Andy Metzger, March 21, 2013
Slow drive toward early ed. reform
Cape Cod Times, Column by Sean Gonsalves, March 21, 2013
Education push gets backing
The Boston Globe, Story by Todd Feathers, March 21, 2013
New Jersey pre-k holds lessons for Mass.
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, March 21, 2013
In New Jersey, courts played role in expanding early ed. access
State House News Service, Story by Colleen Quinn, March 20, 2013
NJ pre-k holds important lessons for MA
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by W. Steven Barnett, March 20, 2013
Improve funding for Somerville schools in state budget
Wicked Local Somerville, Letter to the editor by Craig Simpson, March 20, 2013
A safe investment
Cape Cod Times, Editorial, March 19, 2013
Towns looking for early education support
Framingham Tab, Story by Scott O'Connell, March 17, 2013
Preschool programs can make crucial difference in kids' lives
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Dr. Michael Yogman, March 14, 2013
Boost needed to help kids succeed and avoid trouble
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Jane Tewksbury, March 14, 2013
The politics of early education
Cape Cod Times, Column by Sean Gonsalves, March 14, 2013
What is a 'rigorous' preschool curriculum?
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, March 11, 2013
Early childhood investment
The Recorder, Op-ed by Kim S. Audette, March 5, 2013
Some preschools’ seats empty after freeze on state aid
The Boston Globe, Story by Akilah Johnson, March 4, 2013
Viewpoint: Early education best preventive medicine
The Republican, Op-ed by Joan Kagan, March 3, 2013
Read across the county
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, March 2, 2013
Gov. Patrick's early-education plan promotes access, quality, and choice
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Matthew Malone, Feb 27, 2013
Parents can find high-quality options in variety of early education settings
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Carolyn Lyons, Feb 27, 2013
Early education funding needed
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, Feb 20, 2013
The ABCs of early learning
Sunday Cape Cod Times, Column by Sean Gonsalves, February 17, 2013
County lends backing to reading initiative
The Berkshire Eagle, Letter to the editor by Karen Vogel, February 17, 2013
Letter: Focus on early education belongs at top of list
The Standard-Times, Letter to the editor by Robert French, February 15, 2013
'Governing for the next generation'
Salem News, Story by Jonathan Phelps, February 15, 2013
Patrick touts early education plan
The Eagle-Tribune, Story by Jonathan Phelps, February 15, 2013
Lyons praises Governor Patrick
Milton Times, Letter to the editor by Carolyn Lyons, February 7, 2013
Patrick's budget supports children
The Republican, Letter to the editor by John Davis, February 6, 2013
Invest in early childhood education
The Patriot Ledger, Letter to the editor by Ada Rosmarin, February 4, 2013
Patrick budget gets reading right
Telegram & Gazette, Letter to the editor from Jennifer Davis Carey, February 3, 2013
Back Patrick’s education investments
The Berkshire Eagle, Letter to the editor from Kris Hazzard and John Bissell, January 26, 2013
Never too young to be read to
The Standard-Times, Story by Lauren Daley, January 22, 2013
Our Opinion: A focus on education
Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, January 17, 2013
$2.5B school aid plan outlined by Governor Patrick
The Boston Globe, Story by James Vaznis and Akilah Johnson, January 16, 2013
Rep. Brodeur addresses forum on literacy
Melrose Free Press, Story, December 1, 2012
Experts emphasize importance of family involvement at Cambridge Public Library talk
Cambridge Chronicle, Story by Emily Cataneo, November 15, 2012
Advocates: Parents key to young student literacy
MetroWest Daily News, Story by Laura Krantz, November 13, 2012
Reading law targets daunting problem
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, October 30, 2012
Eight questions about young children to ask candidates
MassMoms.com, Post on Telegram & Gazette website, October 2, 2012
Reading matters
Cape Cod Times, Editorial, September 30, 2012
MCAS disparity raises questions
MetroWest Daily News, Story by Scott O’Connell, September 24, 2012
Latest MCAS results reflect gains
The Boston Globe, Story by Peter Schworm, September 18, 2012
MCAS scores trending up
CommonWealth Magazine online, Story by Andy Metzger, September 18, 2012
State education secretary stresses early literacy during New Bedford visit
The Standard-Times, Story by Charis Anderson, August 22, 2012
Focusing on literacy will help every student succeed
Wicked Local Melrose, Op-ed by Senator Katherine Clark, August 2, 2012
Helping every child succeed
Lynnfield Patch, Op-ed by Senator Katherine Clark, August 1, 2012
House passes bill on third grade reading proficiency
Barre Gazette, Story, July 26, 2012
House passes reading proficiency bill
Agawam Advertiser, Story, July 19, 2012
House bill addresses third-grade reading proficiency
Wicked Local Hingham, Story, July 19, 2012
Walz’s bill on reading proficiency unanimously approved
Back Bay Sun, Story, July 18, 2012
Officials: Bill supports work being done on reading proficiency
North Adams Transcript, Story by Amanda Korman, July 18, 2012
House passes bill in effort to raise reading proficiency
Athol Daily News, Story, July 17, 2012
Mass. House passes early childhood literacy bill
MetroWest Daily News, Story, July 11, 2012
Legislation aims to improve early education
MetroWest Daily News, Story by Scott O’Connell, July 11, 2012
Making reading count
Lowell Sun, Editorial, July 11, 2012
Bill aims to boost third grade reading
Lowell Sun, Story by Evan Lips, July 10, 2012
Math skills needed for future workforce
The Republican, Op-ed by JD Chesloff and Larry Maier, July 8, 2012
Leading the way in reading
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, July 7, 2012
Springfield raising bar in reading proficiency
The Republican, Editorial, July 6, 2012
Just read
Telegram & Gazette, Editorial, June 24, 2012
Statewide effort to help young readers
The Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, June 12, 2012
Pittsfield literacy promo honored
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Jenn Smith, June 11, 2012
Reading really is fundamental
Telegram & Gazette, Op-ed by Jennifer Davis Carey, June 8, 2012
The education state, for now
Business West, Op-ed by Jim Squires, June 4, 2012
Massachusetts is the education state for now
The Boston Globe, Op-ed by Jim Squires, May 18, 2012
Local lawmakers to attend early literacy event
Melrose Free Press, Story, May 10, 2012
Full-day kindergarten should be universal
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, May 8, 2012
Early literacy needs to start before kindergarten
The Boston Globe, Letter to the editor by Amy O'Leary, May 7 2012
Lawmakers lend a hand for “Brain Building in Progress Week”
Melrose Free Press, Story, May 3, 2012
More Massachusetts schools offering full-day kindergarten
Telegram & Gazette, Story by Elaine Thompson, April 27, 2012
Gallery: Melrose lawmakers at “Brain Building in Progress Week”
WickedLocal.com/Wakefield, Online photo gallery, April 27, 2012
Support early ed
Cape Cod Times, Editorial, April 24, 2012
Are there simple answers to education challenges?
The Standard-Times,
Editorial, April 5, 2012
Full-day kindergarten takes hold in more Bay State schools
The Ashland
Tab, Story by David Riley, March 25, 2012
Full-time kindergarten is an investment
The MetroWest
Daily News, Story by David Riley and Scott O'Connell, March 25, 2012
Full-day kindergarten takes hold in Brockton area
The Enterprise,
Story by Dan McCready and David Riley, March 20, 2012
A Pittsfield Promise to young readers
The Berkshire Eagle, Editorial, February 22, 2012
Pittsfield Promise setting a lofty goal for reading
The Berkshire Eagle, Story by Tony Dobrowolski, February 21, 2012
Federal early ed aid is great but not enough
CommonWealthMagazine.org, Voices/Perspectives by Irene Sege, February 13, 2012
Fed funds boost early education as Patrick cites 'challenging' budget
Malden Observer, Story by Matt Murphy (State House News Service), January 18, 2012
Mass wins $50M grant for early learning
WWLP-TV, Story by Christine Lee, January 17, 2012
Mass. leaders celebrate federal education funds
WBUR-FM, Story by Steve Brown, January 17, 2012
Advocating for education
Milford Daily News, Story, January 4, 2012
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