Louisiana early childhood education funding crisis affects workforce, economy

A family of four needs to earn approximately $114,000 annually to maintain stable income while paying for childcare — a ...
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Louisiana’s Early Childhood Education Fund could run out of money within a few years

A key fund that helps Louisiana families afford childcare is projected to run out of money within a few years. The Early Childhood Education Fund provides a dollar-for-dollar state match to local ...
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Louisiana early childhood education fund could run dry within four years, new report warns

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A state program that helps local communities expand access to early childhood education may soon be unable to match local dollars, according to a new analysis by Leaders for a ...
The Advocate

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

When children are little, their first teachers are their parents. But when it comes time for preschool, not every young child is enrolled. Sometimes, if they haven't been trained, parents and ...
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Here’s what Louisiana’s early childhood advocates are fighting for in 2026

With a new legislative session right around the corner, Louisiana’s early childhood education advocates are gearing up to fight for more funding to increase options for the roughly 100,000 young ...