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The Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) report on Teacher Staffing Trends takes a close look at who is teaching our kids and how school resources are being used. It’s more than just a summary of past studies, it’s grounded in a fresh, quantitative analysis of... Continue Reading

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Hechinger Report Curbing the expulsion of kids with disabilities at child care Hechinger Report Why Americans should care about child care... Continue Reading

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from April 2025 through May 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 25-20 (July 23, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Voucher-Based Budget Act... Continue Reading

Hello ECE Voices Community, My name is Alicia Castaneda Hatfield, and I’m honored to join EveryChild California as your Government Relations Coordinator. I will help lead ECE Voices into its next chapter, and this work is deeply personal to me. I'm thrilled to step into this role at such a... Continue Reading

This is an email message from the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division (EED). Attention: Executive Directors and Program Directors of all California State Preschool Programs In response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles,... Continue Reading

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2025–26 California state budget, SB 131, on Friday, June 27, 2025. On that date, the Governor also signed several Trailer Bills, including Senate Bill 120, which includes all early care and education budget provisions. The provisions in Senate Bill 120... Continue Reading

As California's Early Childhood Education (ECE) landscape continues to evolve, shaped by new funding structures, workforce expectations, and increased demands on providers, one truth remains constant: early educators are the backbone of our state's educational foundation. Yet these dedicated... Continue Reading

The Trump administration has announced a freeze of $6.8 billion in federal education funding already approved by Congress. While the freeze most directly targets K–12 school districts, the ripple effects could reach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and early learning programs—key areas... Continue Reading

Fears about the psychological and physical safety of the families we serve have become an increasingly painful reality for many in the early childhood field. This concern was poignantly illustrated in the recent LA Times article, Child-care providers brace for a painful scenario: What if ICE... Continue Reading

As the summer months draw near and classrooms begin to shift into a more flexible rhythm, we’re reminded of the power of creativity and curiosity in shaping the minds of young learners. At EveryChild California, we believe that early education should not only lay the foundation for a... Continue Reading

This budget cycle was tough, but we fought hard and secured critical wins. It’s official: on Friday, June 27, 2025, at around 7:00 pm, Governor Newsom signed the 2025–26 California state budget and the Early Childhood Education Bill package. Facing a $12 billion deficit, our team... Continue Reading

At EveryChild California, we know that early childhood education is more than a stepping stone—it is the very foundation of a child’s lifelong journey of learning, growth, and opportunity. But the strength of that foundation depends on two critical elements: sustainable public... Continue Reading