Early Learning Policy

The State of Washington's Children

Adam — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:13:33 -0500

The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership between Children’s Alliance and the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.

Read the report.

Early learning recommendations: 2011-2013 conference budget

Christina — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:19:33 -0400

For a comprehensive look at all early learning programs affected in the 2011-2013 biennium, check out Children's Alliance's conference budget recommendations.

Agenda Legislativa de 2011

siobhan — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:26:05 -0500

Mantengamonos fuertes para los niños! Nuestra agenda legislativa de 2011 describe las prioridades legislativas de la Alianze para los Ninos en la sesion legislative de 2011. Incluya protegiendo programas que apoyan todas las families, y especialmente las familias inmigrantes.

Lee la agenda legislativa

Vea este documento en Ingles

Vota por los niños en 2010

siobhan — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:17:30 -0400

Las elecciones están ya ante nosotros y éstas pueden ser algo bueno en medio de estos tiempos difíciles económicos, pero también podrían empeorar las cosas. El Children’s Alliance ha tomado una postura sobre seis de las medidas en las papeletas que tienen la posibilidad de beneficiar o de dañar a los niños.

Lee un folleto sobre las iniciativas en la papeleta.

2010 Ballot Measures Impacting Kids and Families

siobhan — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:08:21 -0400

The outcome of six ballot initiatives in the 2010 fall election will change the lives of kids and families. Read an analysis of the impact of each initiative.

Read the summary of our positions.

Home Visiting Public-Private Matching Fund

siobhan — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:55:06 -0400

In the 2010 legislative session, the legislature approved a new public-private matching fund for home visiting, called the Home Visiting Services Account. The Account was established in the budget which can be found here. The legislature started off the fund with $500,000 (which included $200,000 in new state funds), which will then be matched by Thrive by Five Washington, the state’s public-private partnership for early learning.

Initiative 1107 would worsen state deficit

siobhan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:10:06 -0400

Children's Alliance opposes Initiative 1107, an initiative to the state ballot in 2010. 1107 rolls back revenue that is supporting critical health and education services in Washington State. The campaign to oppose Initiative 1107 released this statement in response to the State's analysis of the financial implications of Iniative 1107.

Strengthening Childcare Subsidy System Talking Points

siobhan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:24:19 -0400

These talking points reflect the goals of the Early Learning Action Alliance to strengthen Washington's childcare subsidy system.

Download the talking points.

2010 Early Learning Action Alliance Federal Legislative Agenda

siobhan — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:33:34 -0400

The Early Learning Action Alliance recognizes that federal laws and policies have a direct impact on the opportunities young learners have in Washington State.

Read our federal legislative agenda for 2010.

Early Learning Action Alliance Letter to Senator Murray on Elementary and Secondary Education Act

siobhan — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:59:19 -0400

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is major federal legislation that provides both funding and policy direction for public education. Reauthorization of the act presents an opportunity to advance early learning. The Early Learning Action Alliance sent a letter to U.S. Senator Murray outlining policy priorities.

Read ELAA's letter to Senator Murray outlining recommendations to advance early learning in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.