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Promoting Equitable Access to Quality Child Care

Report December 9, 2021

This report highlights the shortcomings in how quality child care is currently funded and provides examples of how states can chart a different path forward to ensure that increased investments positively affect all children and families.

Latinx Leader Spotlight: Pilar Torres

Blog December 3, 2021

This spotlight highlights Latinx early childhood leader Pilar Torres. Pilar is co-founder and president of LUNA Latinas Unidas which provides advocacy and professional and business development services to Latina early childhood professionals.

Advancing Equitable State Child Care Policies Using ARPA and Other Relief Funds

Report November 1, 2021

During a time of historic COVID-related federal investment in child care and early education, states are working to leverage this opportunity to provide significant relief and recovery to providers and families. This report highlights the actions that select states have implemented to make the most of this critical time and opportunity.

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country

Government Document October 19, 2021

This fact sheet looks at President Biden's Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. This is an action taken by President Biden and Vice President Harris to tackle systemic racism and make investments to rebuild the economy and the social safety net so all people, including Black Americans, can thrive.

Latinx Leader Spotlight: Martina Rocha

Blog October 14, 2021

This spotlight highlights Latinx early childhood leader Martina Rocha, founder of the Together for Childhood Network. The Together for Childhood Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides resources and trainings in Spanish and English for early childhood educators, childcare providers, parents and community members.

In Recognition of Indigenous People’s Day

Blog October 11, 2021

The BUILD Initiative joins 17 states and the District of Columbia, as well as many cities, in recognition of the 60 million Native peoples who inhabited the Americas before Columbus’s arrival and pays homage to Native Americans in the US and its territories.

NCIT Hub State Spotlight: Pennsylvania

Article September 22, 2021

Through an interview with Kari King, and Maggie Livelsberger of the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, this document highlights the PN-3 work underway in Pennsylvania.