To Prevent Women from Dying in Childbirth, First Stop Blaming Them
Although the number of women who die in childbirth globally has fallen in recent decades, the rates in the U.S. have gone up. Since 1987 maternal mortality has doubled in the U.S. Now approximately 800 maternal deaths occur every year. One of the most striking takeaways from examining the data is racial disparity: Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions. This Scientific American article looks at the alarming statistics and some of the reasons why.
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State Opportunities to Improve Health Care Coverage for Child Care Professionals
Report November 29, 2022
This brief outlines opportunities for states to improve health care coverage for child care professionals. It highlights current strategies used by states that create options and improve access to affordable health care coverage.
Promoting Early Intervention in Louisiana: Recommendations for Increasing Enrollment in EarlySteps
Report October 19, 2022
EarlySteps is Louisiana’s statewide program that provides Early Intervention services to support infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Drawing upon data, best practices, and engagement of EarlySteps families and partners, this report provides concrete, practical recommendations to help improve enrollment in this vital program.
Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Slide Deck September 27, 2022
During this webinar, SchoolHouse Connection discuss best practices and strategies for increasing the identification and enrollment of infants, toddlers, and families experiencing homelessness in Pritzker states.