The new data in the Texas School Readiness Dashboard confirms that the Legislature needs to get to work on child care! Check it out. #txlege buff.ly/3GZY2vJ

Several of our TXAEYC staff members were able to tour early childhood centers in Houston ISD this morning! We loved getting to witness the joyful learning happening and hear from campus leaders about their programs.

Check out the results of the latest Texas child care survey by NAEYC.

With costs rising for parents and more providers shutting down, we need policymakers to invest in child care!

Via David Feigen #txlege bit.ly/4aeopcD

Spotted! Last week, NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang, engaged in conversations with other early childhood thought leaders on key topics in education at SXSW EDU.

Which educational topics are most interesting to you?

Let us know in the comments!

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“[Childcare] is something that we all benefit from because it contributes to a stable supply of workforce in all the industries we depend on as everyday Texans.” - @codysummerville , TXAEYC . ow.ly/mp9R50Q0eyM

Results from a new survey of 1,800+ child care programs in TX reveal the availability of child care will get worse. Additional investments in the early childhood workforce are required to support the supply of child care across the state. Read more at buff.ly/48xpfkT

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The Wall Street Journal looks at the child care crisis in Texas — which will get worse when federal relief funding expires in a month.

Thanks to Armando Walle for pushing for a solution this #TXlege session. Let's keep pushing!

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The TXAEYC Nominations Committee is seeking applicants to serve in leadership positions on the Governing Board! Join us to support Early Childhood by August 18! Learn more here: buff.ly/47fL0F1

There is a potential child care crisis around the corner.

A survey from TXAEYC shows some 44% of child care centers may have to close for good, since federal help has ceased.

This will mean parents will have to drive farther, and pay more, for child care. 👇

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