Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
Early Education Matters
This year's stories for this important series builds on our work covering early education issues and innovation in Southeast Michigan. Focusing on what both parents and providers are experiencing, we dive into what's working (and what's not), and who is uncovering solutions. The series is made possible with funding from the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative.
Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?
While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
ရ ွှေ့ရ ြောင််းရေထိိုင်သူမိသြော်းစိုမ ြော်းအ ား ပစ်မှတ်ထ ားတ ိုက်ခ ိုက်ခခင်ားသည် ကရ ်းသူငယ်မ ြော်း၏
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Attacks on immigrant families and what that means for early education
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
60 years of Head Start. What’s next?
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
