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For Families Needing the Most Help, Child Care Costs Are About to Drop

Edsurge

All will need to be in compliance by 2026. Only about 14 percent of families eligible for the child care subsidies are actually enrolled in the program, according to a report from the First Five Years Fund, a child care and early learning advocacy group. The new rule is effective April 30.

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Partners with Scholastic to Create Latino-inspired Book Collection

eSchool News

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. ALAS has nearly 8,000 members across 23 state affiliates with several more states soon to be a part of the ALAS Familia.

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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

The Hechinger Report

The new system aims to provide child care for an average of $10 a day in licensed settings, with plans to create an additional 250,000 spots for children by 2026. This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report.

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico

eSchool News

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida, and New York- all of whom are ALAS State Affiliates– Latinos already have reached that level.

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With little federal support for families, states are stepping up  

The Hechinger Report

Those laws will go into effect between 2023 and 2026. We’re optimistic that Congress will follow suit and put kids and families at the forefront of its agenda,” said Christy Gleason, Vice President of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns at Save the Children Action Network, a nonprofit advocacy group, in a statement. “At

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces Recipients of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards

eSchool News

The awards program honored 17 individuals for their extraordinary education advocacy and leadership. Our 2022-2023 award honorees exemplify strong, mission-driven leadership, and their support and advocacy for Latino and historically marginalized youth is truly inspiring,” said ALAS Executive Director Dr. Maria Armstrong. “We

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing a perspective to all aspiring school and district administrators including superintendents through programs, services, advocacy and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture.