Priska Neely|On a quiet street in Santa Monica, a teacher purchased a house with the goal of turning it into a non-profit business — a preschool. Many of the neighbors object.
Educare Long Beach is part of a model that aims to use high-quality preschools to improve outcomes for kids in low-income areas. Teacher training is a big component.
A study finds that participation in high-quality early childhood education increased graduation rates, and reduced special education placement and grade retention.
Social work interns training with the L.A. County Department of Children and Families Services are getting training to spot signs of maternal depression and anxiety.
Wages for early educators are among the lowest of any profession, so turnover is usually high. California’s grade for 4-year-olds has exacerbated issues.
A third of young children in California have experienced trauma. The Sesame Workshop created a set of materials aimed to help kids feel safe and cope with sadness.
