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Keep up with the latest news, policy updates, research, funding opportunities, and stories shaping early childhood education.
Policy & Advocacy Information
Stay informed about state and federal policy updates, legislative developments, and advocacy efforts impacting child care providers and the early childhood workforce.
Research & Best Practices
Explore new research, evidence-based strategies, and innovative practices that support high-quality early learning and program improvement.
Funding & Opportunities
Discover scholarships, initiatives, and funding announcements that can help strengthen ECE programming and support professional growth.
Community & Industry News
Read stories, announcements, and emerging trends from across Michigan and the broader early childhood community to stay connected and inspired.
MiLEAP News
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) works to improve outcomes from birth through postsecondary education so anyone can make it in Michigan, with a solid path to prosperity and a high-quality life. MiLEAP is committed to creating opportunities, improving education, and helping every Michigander reach their full potential.
First Five Years Fund (FFYF) News
The first five years last forever. First Five Years Fund works to protect, prioritize, and build bipartisan support for quality child care and early learning programs at the federal level. FFYF works with Congress, the Administration, policymakers, and advocacy organizations to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and early learning opportunities for children from birth through age five.
The Hechinger Report
The Hechinger Report is an independent nonprofit newsroom covering inequality and innovation in education. Through in-depth journalism that uses research, data, and stories from classrooms and campuses, it helps the public understand how education can be improved and why it matters.
