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Download full textChildren Now, 2012
California recently received a highly competitive Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) federal grant to improve the quality of early learning programs and close the achievement gap for vulnerable young children. Over the next three years, California, led by local efforts in 16 counties in collaboration with the California Department…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Achievement Gap, Child Welfare, Developmental Delays
Mindnich, Jessica; Kennedy, Brian; Schutjer-Mance, Kristi – Children Now, 2010
This year's "Report Card" breaks new ground by providing "The Children's Agenda", which details the top ten high-priority, high-impact actions California policymakers should take to reverse the declining status of children. It's clear any sound plan to revitalize the state must prioritize children's development. California's history backs this up,…
Descriptors: Integrated Services, Obesity, Elementary Secondary Education, Child Health
Children Now, 2010
On June 30, 2010, California awarded $3 million to support teacher recruitment and training through the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) initiative, which assists young adults at risk of joining gangs in finding employment or pursuing an education. California chose to fund six Career Pathways Partnership projects as…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Work Experience, Intervention, Prevention
Children Now, 2009
Despite economic and social challenges facing California, Children Now advocates that the foundation of state vitality and well-being is a healthy, educated and skilled population, and urges efficient investments in children. State leadership is called upon to: (1) Ensure every child has affordable health insurance coverage; (2) Invest earlier in…
Descriptors: Integrated Services, Elementary Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Access to Health Care
Miller, Kate – Children Now, 2008
More than ever before, Californians recognize that preschool provides young children with a strong start in school and life. Research confirms that effective preschool not only prepares children for kindergarten, but benefits them in the long-term. Despite the benefits, only 48% of 3- and 4-year-old children attend preschool in California. While…
Descriptors: Technical Assistance, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers
Direct linkGrossman-Swenson, Sarah; Dominguez-Arms, Amy – Children Now, 2004
This document focuses on children in immigrant families to help Californians better understand the lives of almost half of California's children and families, about whom stereotypes often prevail. The report's data--obtained from sources such as the 2000 Census, the 2001 California Health Interview Survey and the 1999 and 2002 National Survey of…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Welfare Services, Parents, Low Income Groups
