A Minnesota child care funding freeze could disrupt care for thousands of children as providers warn of closures, layoffs, and family instability.
Early childhood education
Posted inLocal & State
Providers say universal pre-k falls short for Minnesota families
Early childhood providers say Minnesota’s universal pre K plan fails to meet the real needs of Black families. Educators argue that culturally affirming childcare starting in infancy would do more to close the racial achievement gap than expanding free pre K for four year olds.
Posted inEducation
Child care providers demand respect — and full funding
At the Minnesota Capitol, child care providers and advocates called for urgent, full funding and respect for early educators serving families statewide.
Posted inNews
College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The nation still has trouble closing racial gaps for higher education attainment, including in Minnesota.