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Federal Early Education Initiatives: First 100 Days and Beyond

Head Start serves as a model for early childhood programs across the country. ... Head Start will continue to play a key role in the transformation of education in America ...

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Federal Early Education Initiatives: First 100 Days and Beyond

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    Federal Early Education Initiatives First 100 Days and Beyond Anya Malkov Federal Policy Fellow Pre-K Now, a Campaign of the Pew Center on the States Washington, DC May 1, 2009 Agenda One state’s story: Alabama First 100 days: never waste a crisis Federal funds: state and local opportunities Beyond the first 100 days: the President’s plan and Congressional will What’s next? Discussion About Pre-K Now We are… An advocacy and public education organization – a campaign of the Pew Center on the States. Supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts.  We collaborate with state advocates and policymakers to lead a movement for high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds. Our vision is… a nation where every child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. About Head Start Head Start is the nation’s premier early childhood program serving more than1 million children and their low-income families. Head Start serves as a model for early childhood programs across the country. Head Start champions are pillars of their communities Head Start leaders are crucial partners in the pre-k movement Head Start will continue to play a key role in the transformation of education in America Together we can give all children the opportunity to succeed in school and in life, starting with those most vulnerable. Access Across the Country Source: National Institute for Early Education Research. 2008 Yearbook State support for pre-k Executive Leadership President Obama Called on states to raise quality of early learning. Early Learning Challenge Grants and Home Visiting in FY10 budget proposal outline. Secretary Duncan Committed to working with Sec. Sebelius to “get things done for kids” Emphasizes the importance of preserving early learning programs in tough economic times. Encourages states and school districts to invest stimulus funds in early education quality. Photo courtesy of Ozier Muhammad, the New York Times “...[T]he first pillar in reforming our schools – investing in early childhood initiatives” President Barack Obama, March 10, 2009 Economic Recovery American Recovery and Reinvestment Act A “down payment on the President’s Zero to Five plan.” $1.1 for Early Head Start $1 billion for Head Start $2 billion for CCDBG, with $255 million set-aside for quality improvements $900 million for IDEA Section 619 and Part C $13 billion for Title I $53.6 billion for state fiscal stabilization with the bulk going for elementary and secondary education, “and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services” States are starting to receive funds now! “I firmly believe high-quality early education is a stimulus program” US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, April 8, 2009 Photo courtesy of US Department of Education Department of Health and Human Services Early Childhood Programs Department of Education Investing Title I Funds in Pre-K Flexible funding stream, can be used to: Boost or maintain teacher salaries Invest in early learning infrastructure - instructional materials, standards, monitoring systems. Screening and assessment to identify at-risk children early And more! Funds can be layered with Head Start, child care and local funds to provide high-quality services to more children. “The conferees expect States to use some of the funding provided for early childhood programs and activities as proposed by the Senate” (Conference Report, pg 456)

    Slide 11:Have this slide up when Marquita is talking about AL and when I talk about MCPSHave this slide up when Marquita is talking about AL and when I talk about MCPS

    Beyond 100 Days: What Was the Plan? The President’s Early Education Agenda Invest $10 billion to: Create “Early Learning Challenge Grants” promoting “Zero to Five” efforts Quadruple the number served by Early Head Start Increase Head Start quality Create “Presidential Early Learning Council” to promote coordination across federal agencies. Allocate $250 million for Head Start regional training centers Work to ensure high-quality, voluntary pre-k for all Beyond 100 Days: Legislative Will Early education legislation introduced: S 240 Ready to Learn Act (Murray, WA, and Bond, MO) incentive grants to states. Also by Murray/Bond: S 244 Education Begins at Home Act HR 555 (Kucinic, OH) universal pre-k. HR 702 PRE-K Act (Hirono, HI) incentive grants to states to improve quality and build capacity of pre-k. HR 1755 Rural Early Education Access Act (Hare, IL, and Rehberg, MT): improving access to high-quality pre-k in rural areas. S 839 Prepare All Kids Act (Casey, PA) and HR 2184 (Maloney, NY): grants to establish, expand, or enhance high-quality full-day pre-k programs Other activity in Congress: Two committee hearings on early learning A hearing with appropriators about effectiveness of Head Start Growing recognition of the importance of early learning Beyond 100 Days: Budget Resolution Conference Report “The increased funding will assist Americans from cradle to career with […] expanded resources for Head Start and other early education programs.” “The House resolution supports the President’s plan to make a new investment in early childhood education.” “There is increasing evidence that investing in high quality early childhood education programs, such as Head Start, is a solid investment, yielding $10 in reduced social costs for every dollar invested. Despite these benefits, many preschool students do not have access to quality early education programs. The Senate-passed resolution provides expanded resources to invest in the long-term returns of early education.”

    Slide 14:Mention that home visiting is also in the budget and how it gets a ton of supportMention that home visiting is also in the budget and how it gets a ton of support

    What’s Next? Budget resolution – permit to build a house. Appropriations – getting the bricks to build it. In our case, it’s an opportunity to build a bigger house with room for all, but we have to do the heavy lifting together. Early Learning Challenge Grants – something for everyone. Presidential Early Learning Council Maintaining Momentum Together Advocate together Speak with one voice Break down barriers to collaboration in your state and community Lead the way Look for opportunities to get resources through partnership Remember – it’s all about the kids, and the kids don’t care where the money is coming from. Want to see all children succeed? Together we can make that happen, and now is the time to do it! Contact Information Anya Malkov Federal Policy Fellow Pre-K Now 901 E Street NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20004 www.preknow.org 202-862-9860 amalkov@pewtrusts.org
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