Wisconsin should Work for Everyone, Not Just the Wealthy Few.
Every family deserves a fair shot, no matter their race, background, or zip code. But, too many of us struggle to afford the basics.
This affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident.
It is the result of policy choices that have concentrated power in the hands of the wealthy few, while underinvesting in the things our families need to thrive.
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BadgerCare Expansion Won’t Go Away – It’s Too Good a Deal
Republican legislators would like to kill off the idea of expanding BadgerCare eligibility by removing it from the Wisconsin budget, but it won’t go away that easily. It will keep coming back because the case for expansion is so compelling. Most significant budget...
Infant and Toddler Development Builds the Foundation for School Readiness and Later Success
Research on development of infants and toddlers is the focus of a new message from the Office of Child Care in Washington, D.C. The report highlights research in the key domains that are foundational for later school readiness and success, including: perceptual,...
The High Cost of Parental Incarceration on Children
Not only is the cost of incarcerating individuals in Wisconsin high (about $1.5 billion annually), but according to a new KIDS COUNT® policy report released today, approximately 88,000 children living in Wisconsin have experienced the separation of a parent who served...
High-Quality Early Childhood Education Can Narrow the Achievement Gaps for African American and Hispanic Children
Implementing a universal high-quality prekindergarten program has the potential to substantially narrow racial/ethnic disparities in academic readiness at kindergarten entry, according to a recent blog, How much can high-quality Universal Pre-K reduce...
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