Children-and-youth

加州分水岭

Almost two months later, child care providers still waiting for relief checks

It could be mid-May or later before some child care providers get state stipends promised to them as part of a coronavirus relief package. Providers worry they may not be able to hold out that long.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 4 月 13, 2021

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Create a youth development department in Los Angeles

Proposal would create a department to centralize L.A.'s youth programs, which are currently spread across 26 departments.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 3 月 30, 2021

加州分水岭

Thousands of child care centers shutter, spelling bad news for California

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated child care centers in California, with many closing permanently. The consequences will adversely affect children, parents, center operators and the state economy.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 3 月 24, 2021

新冠病毒

More than 12,000 coronavirus cases have been reported at California child care centers

Experts aren’t sure if the numbers are good or bad because of the number of variables involved and lack of similar data. Child care providers hope new relief from the state will help.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 3 月 4, 2021

新冠病毒

Burgeoning child care union secures COVID-19 relief funding approval

The state Senate budget committee approved disbursement of $144 million in federal funds to give child care providers some financial relief in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If approved by the Legislature, it will be a major win for Child Care Providers United, which is still negotiating a master contract with California.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 2 月 22, 2021

教育

Low kindergarten attendance creates first grade problem

Missing kindergarten has always led to learning gaps. The pandemic has exacerbated the problem by creating a larger than normal cohort of kids that will need extra attention next school year.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 2 月 9, 2021

新冠病毒

COVID-19 cases, new syndrome on the rise among children, especially Latino children

As COVID-19 cases increase among adults, they have also increased in children, along with cases of a new inflammatory syndrome. Also like the adult population, Latino kids have borne a disproportionate brunt of the cases.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 1 月 21, 2021

经济

California Policy & Politics: A Primer

Download and read this 53-page overview of all the major issues facing California policymakers.

经过 CalMatters Staff • 1 月 14, 2021

Reader Reactions

All types of childcare are in crisis in the pandemic

Those with decision-making power at the state and federal level must be made aware of the depth and breadth of the need to help childcare providers.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 12 月 29, 2020

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Childcare is essential work, and it’s in crisis

Child care providers need the state of California, which is responsible for most of our pay and working conditions, to adapt – just like we have.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 12 月 23, 2020