"We have heard that it's quite necessary to fund the block grant as well as keep pre-K and Head Start and coordinate them together particularly in light of the fact that many pre-K and Head Start programs are only half-day, that is not enough for a full-time working person."
"Quality child care programs can act as the first part of a continuum of learning that sets children on the path to success."
"Reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which hasn't seen a reauthorization since 1996, presents this Committee with a unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality..."
"Through reauthorization of the block grant, which hasn't seen reauthorization since 1996, presents this committee with the unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality, child care that w..."
"A recent report released by Center for American Progress showed that over 85% of Americans — including 77% of Republicans — support expanding access to child care programs."
"When you talk about the long-term budget situation when you have an initiative that can reduce teen pregnancy, dropouts, criminal justice involvement, drug abuse, suicide, and everything else many of ..."
"If we want quality education, why don't we just put all of the money in pre-K and Head Start?"
"We also need to reauthorize the Perkins Act and Higher Education to ensure that today's students will be prepared for the future jobs."
"Data shows CTE to be a powerful tool for engaging students, closing achievement gaps, and improving schools."
"The reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this committee with an opportunity to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills to succeed in the rap..."
"Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this Committee with an opportunity to ensure ALL students are equipped with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolvi..."