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Women in technology
fromSalon.com
2 days ago

The American workforce is a matriarchy

Women’s employment has risen, especially among mothers of young children, supported by improved childcare availability and affordability during the Covid-19 period.
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Forgotten no more? NYC mayor heads to Staten Island for a big 3-K announcement

The 1,000 new free preschool seats expected to be announced Tuesday target neighborhoods that have not had enough seats and aim to respond to high demand for the program. Mamdani is set to make the announcement around 11 a.m.
NYC politics
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

amBroadway | Liberation' to offer Broadway Babysitter Matinee' and more amNewYork

A Broadway production offered free in-home childcare for a limited matinee to remove childcare barriers and reflect the play's themes about who can participate.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

65,000 kids may be without Head Start Programs starting Monday

Federal funding lapse threatens closure of many Head Start centers, risking services for nearly 65,000 children and jobs for over 22,000 staff.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

When grandparents can step in to help with childcare, it can be a huge support. 5 families show how it's not always that simple.

Grandparents can significantly reduce childcare costs and burden, but logistical, physical, employment, and parenting philosophy barriers often prevent or complicate their involvement.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

A New Study Reveals That Moms Are Dealing With 1 Worrying Health Issue

Mothers' mental health has declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, with fewer reporting excellent mental health and more reporting fair/poor.
Education
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
8 months ago

Katrina destroyed New Orleans' early childhood education. 20 years later, it's a model for success. - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Katrina destroyed most New Orleans early childhood centers, hindering families' return and children’s development, prompting educators like Wilcox to rebuild vital learning services.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Thousands of new school nursery places to be rolled out

The UK government will fund up to 7,000 additional school nursery places by September 2026 via a 45 million scheme supporting 300 new or expanded nurseries.
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