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Childcare was never meant to be a luxury. So why are we still treating it like a market?
Australia’s childcare system is leaving gaps for families, while profit-driven services struggle to meet the needs of communities.
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womensagenda.com.au
Childcare was never meant to be a luxury. So why are we still treating it like a market?
Australia’s childcare system is leaving gaps for families, while profit-driven services struggle to meet the needs of communities.
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Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.
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Introducing Yoga in Preschool
Teachers can share the benefits of yoga with young learners to help them be mindful of their breath, body, mind, and heart.
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Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.
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For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning
New research shows play-based learning can be more effective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills.
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Handbook on Comparative Education
‘The Handbook on Comparative Education invites us to navigate the theoretical and methodological universe of comparative education, which is fundamental to understanding this new challenge for readers...
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Use It Or Lose It
I've come to realize that many people I know can barely tell one plant from another. Yes, they may know a tree from a weed, ...
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How Much Evidence Do They Need?
Swedish cognitive neuroscientist and researcher John Axelsson says that our brain seeks to become expert in the environment ...
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396- Calming and Regulating ALL Emotions with Cynthia and Alison
We often talk about helping children who are sad and upset to calm down. What about the children who are so excited and joyful that they are struggling? Cynthia and Alison talk today about helping to teach self-regulation for ALL extreme emotions.
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KEMAS Sabah To Expand Smart Classroom, Autism Preschool Next Year
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 20 (Bernama) — The Community Development Department (KEMAS) Sabah will expand its Tabika Smart Classroom and Tabika Tunas Istimewa programme for children with autism to every district in the state next year. Its director Ahmad Fakhrul Azman Muhammad Radzi said the move was aimed at strengthening early childhood education in Sabah to …
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Childcare Providers Catalyst For Family Economy – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) — The childcare profession should be regarded as an important component in supporting the family economy and not merely as a job involving the care of children, said the Prime Minister’s Senior Political Adviser Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He said having trusted childcare providers enabled parents to …
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New Law Extends Educator Tax Deduction to Early Childhood Teachers
A new federal law signed on September 18, 2026, extends the Educator Expense Deduction to preschool teachers and child care workers for the first time, allowing them to claim tax write-offs for out-of-pocket classroom supply purchases when filing their 2026 tax returns. The bipartisan legislation, known as the Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act, was authored by Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado and amends the Internal Revenue Code to include early childhood education programs alongside K-12 schools. Previously, only kindergarten through 12th grade teachers could deduct up to $350 in unreimbursed classroom expenses such as books, crayons, and other teaching materials. This exclusion created an inequity where preschool educators working in the same buildings as K-12 teachers could not access the same tax benefit despite facing similar out-of-pocket costs. According to data from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, approximately 95% of early educators spend their own money on classroom supplies, averaging nearly $200 annually, with those in home-based programs and lower-income households spending the most. The legislation addresses a workforce crisis in early childhood education, where median hourly wages hover around $14 and annual turnover rates reach 19% in some areas. By recognizing early educators in the federal tax code, Congress aims to provide modest financial relief and acknowledge the essential role these workers play in child development and school readiness. The deduction applies to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, making it available for the 2026 tax year and beyond.
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MSDE seeks to recruit private providers in suburban and rural counties to reach underserved three‑year‑olds
MSDE staff told the committee that reaching eligible three‑year‑olds—only about 7% currently served—will require recruiting more private providers, especially in suburban and rural areas, and improving application support and eligibility tools for families.
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We Are the Gossiping Animal
What other people say about me is none of my business. It's a rationale that pops up for me when I feel judged by others, wh...
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