Parents are first teachers, and, with resources, they can be the best teachers
Kent County's millage-funded programs step up when state funding steps out.
Early Education Matters
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Parent feedback shaping literacy pilot for littles with special needs
How a Kent County alliance centers parents in developing literacy strategies for their kids.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
The power of print: Preschoolers engaged in print-focused activities show stronger literacy skills
The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
