Gavin Newsom Wants More Bathrooms For KindergartnersJanuary 13, 2019Before Gavin Newsom can expand preschool, California will first have to get to full-day kindergarten by building classrooms with those little toilets attached.
State GovernmentNew Calif. Commission Focuses On Early Childhood EducationMarch 7, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA new commission aimed at reviewing early childhood education policies beyond the budget met for the first time Monday.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats Push For Increased Funding For Child Care, WelfareMay 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly budget proposal will include an extra $600 million for child care and preschool programs.
State GovernmentBrown's California Preschool Overhaul Raises ConcernsJanuary 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown wants to reshape California’s state-funded preschool, but his proposal worries some Democratic lawmakers and early education advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Seeks To Lower Black Children Mortality RatesFebruary 11, 2015 | Bob MoffittA group of non-profit organizations in Sacramento County are moving forward with a campaign to improve the health of black children and lower their mortality rates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislative Women's Congress Proposes New Spending On Pre-Kindergarten ProgramsMay 20, 2014 | Max PringleThe Legislative Women's Caucus wants to restore cuts and add spending to California's early childhood development programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.