Erin Grant
@ecgrant.bsky.social
Early Childhood Policy | Center for American Progress | she/her
“We are the resources in rural communities,” says Head Start director, Donna Barrow. Hear more from her, & a Head Start parent & educator to learn more about the role of Head Start for vulnerable families ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
‘We Are the Resources’: Head Start Is a Crucial Early Learning and Community Program for Families Nationwide
Despite repeated attacks on the program, Head Start has a 60-year track record of providing high-quality services that prepare young children for school and set families up for success.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“We are the resources in rural communities,” says Head Start director, Donna Barrow. Hear more from her, & a Head Start parent & educator to learn more about the role of Head Start for vulnerable families ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
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The Trump administration is illegally blocking certain immigrants from Head Start through a rushed, anti-democratic process—with no guidance, no input, and no accountability.
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
Tell the Trump Administration: Immigrant Children Deserve Access to Early Education
Don’t let them dismantle decades of Head Start access without a fight.
act.nwlc.org
July 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Trump administration is illegally blocking certain immigrants from Head Start through a rushed, anti-democratic process—with no guidance, no input, and no accountability.
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
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SNAP is vital to local economies and a stabilizer during recessions. Republicans' cuts to the program put food retailers at risk and will increase food insecurity nationwide. Check out CAP's research featured in the latest from the NYT ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
Food Stamp Cuts Could Deal a Blow to Small Grocers
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August 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
SNAP is vital to local economies and a stabilizer during recessions. Republicans' cuts to the program put food retailers at risk and will increase food insecurity nationwide. Check out CAP's research featured in the latest from the NYT ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
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Early childhood educators do critical work in educating the nation’s youngest learners. Recruiting, retaining, and expanding the workforce through investments in their compensation and benefits must be prioritized. Learn more from @ecgrant.bsky.social:
Promising Models To Support and Expand the Early Childhood Educator Workforce
Early childhood educators do critical work in educating the nation’s youngest learners. Recruiting, retaining, and expanding the workforce through investments in their compensation and benefits must be prioritized.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Early childhood educators do critical work in educating the nation’s youngest learners. Recruiting, retaining, and expanding the workforce through investments in their compensation and benefits must be prioritized. Learn more from @ecgrant.bsky.social:
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Attention educators and policymakers ‼️ As students head back to school this month, the Class of 2025 is sharing their message on strengthening public education. Watch the full event: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
August 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Attention educators and policymakers ‼️ As students head back to school this month, the Class of 2025 is sharing their message on strengthening public education. Watch the full event: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
New from me: families need access to affordable child care, & early childhood educators need livable wages + fair benefits to do their job. This can’t happen w/o sustainable federal investment. Some states are taking steps to improve the ECE workforce:
www.americanprogress.org/article/prom...
www.americanprogress.org/article/prom...
Promising Models To Support and Expand the Early Childhood Educator Workforce
Early childhood educators do critical work in educating the nation’s youngest learners. Recruiting, retaining, and expanding the workforce through investments in their compensation and benefits must b...
www.americanprogress.org
July 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
New from me: families need access to affordable child care, & early childhood educators need livable wages + fair benefits to do their job. This can’t happen w/o sustainable federal investment. Some states are taking steps to improve the ECE workforce:
www.americanprogress.org/article/prom...
www.americanprogress.org/article/prom...
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Head Start has faced relentless attacks over the last 6 months that impact its ability to serve eligible families - funding freezes & delays, the threat of elimination. We need champions to speak out now more than ever. Take action today: t.co/prCBnCehH5
https://www.americanprogress.org/take-action/take-action-protect-head-start-from-administrative-attacks
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July 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Head Start has faced relentless attacks over the last 6 months that impact its ability to serve eligible families - funding freezes & delays, the threat of elimination. We need champions to speak out now more than ever. Take action today: t.co/prCBnCehH5
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@repsummerlee.bsky.social breaks down the need for the Child Care for Working Families Act, recently reintroduced by Sen. @pattymurray.bsky.social and Rep. @bobbyscott.house.gov.
Learn more about this bold proposal: www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
Learn more about this bold proposal: www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
July 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
@repsummerlee.bsky.social breaks down the need for the Child Care for Working Families Act, recently reintroduced by Sen. @pattymurray.bsky.social and Rep. @bobbyscott.house.gov.
Learn more about this bold proposal: www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
Learn more about this bold proposal: www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
This Admin is stripping services from children & families. @pattymurray.bsky.social & @bobbyscott.house.gov know how critical it is to invest in our kids + families - that’s why they just reintro’ed the Child Care for Working Families Act.
www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
Fact Sheet: What To Know About the Child Care for Working Families Act
The Child Care for Working Families Act would make child care more accessible and affordable, promote high-quality care options, and support child care workers.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This Admin is stripping services from children & families. @pattymurray.bsky.social & @bobbyscott.house.gov know how critical it is to invest in our kids + families - that’s why they just reintro’ed the Child Care for Working Families Act.
www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
www.americanprogress.org/article/fact...
Happening soon! There's still time to RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
July 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happening soon! There's still time to RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
When we talk about the dangers of extreme heat, we need to talk about infants. @haileygibbs.bsky.social explains: dcjournal.com/about-extrem...
About Extreme Heat, We Need to Prioritize Children – DC Journal - InsideSources
As another record-breaking hot summer looms, we need to focus on protecting the people who will be most vulnerable to extreme temperatures, including
dcjournal.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When we talk about the dangers of extreme heat, we need to talk about infants. @haileygibbs.bsky.social explains: dcjournal.com/about-extrem...
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MUST-READ: My CAP colleague Alice Lillydahl has a terrific new column out today on why appeasement of Trump's illegal demands may be far more dangerous to organizations than compliance is.
The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration
The Trump administration is demanding unprecedented power and punishing those who refuse to comply, but civil society acting peacefully with collective courage can build a stronger democracy.
www.americanprogress.org
July 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
MUST-READ: My CAP colleague Alice Lillydahl has a terrific new column out today on why appeasement of Trump's illegal demands may be far more dangerous to organizations than compliance is.
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NEW from @pbshoemaker.bsky.social 🚨
Extreme heat has dangerous consequences for kids’ health & learning. While the Trump admin is rolling climate progress, including $ for schools, kids need strategies to protect their health & academic progress. Read for more ⬇️
www.the74million.org/article/last...
Extreme heat has dangerous consequences for kids’ health & learning. While the Trump admin is rolling climate progress, including $ for schools, kids need strategies to protect their health & academic progress. Read for more ⬇️
www.the74million.org/article/last...
Last School Year Was the Hottest on Record. How Do We Protect Students?
DeMio: Scorching temperatures and cuts to government funding for cooling and ventilation systems are putting children's learning and lives at risk.
www.the74million.org
June 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
NEW from @pbshoemaker.bsky.social 🚨
Extreme heat has dangerous consequences for kids’ health & learning. While the Trump admin is rolling climate progress, including $ for schools, kids need strategies to protect their health & academic progress. Read for more ⬇️
www.the74million.org/article/last...
Extreme heat has dangerous consequences for kids’ health & learning. While the Trump admin is rolling climate progress, including $ for schools, kids need strategies to protect their health & academic progress. Read for more ⬇️
www.the74million.org/article/last...
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Join @americanprogress.bsky.social and the Class of 2025 on July 10th at 2:00 pm ET for a virtual event uplifting student perspectives on public education’s value and impact.
RSVP today! www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
RSVP today! www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
Class of 2025 Forum: Student Perspectives on Public Education’s Value and Impact
Please join the Center for American Progress for an authentic conversation with students from the class of 2025.
www.americanprogress.org
July 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Join @americanprogress.bsky.social and the Class of 2025 on July 10th at 2:00 pm ET for a virtual event uplifting student perspectives on public education’s value and impact.
RSVP today! www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
RSVP today! www.americanprogress.org/events/class...
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Head Start:
🐣 Boosts kids’ outcomes
🗣️ Centers families' preferences
🏠 Grows community & supports parents
💰 Strengthens state and local economies
Read more to learn more about Head Start & how you can advocate to protect it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
🐣 Boosts kids’ outcomes
🗣️ Centers families' preferences
🏠 Grows community & supports parents
💰 Strengthens state and local economies
Read more to learn more about Head Start & how you can advocate to protect it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
Debunking Myths About Head Start: How the Program Promotes Opportunity and Strengthens Families, Communities, and Economies
Decades of research illustrate Head Start’s effectiveness and its ability to meet the unique needs of local communities—along with the crucial role it plays in state and local economies.
www.americanprogress.org
June 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Head Start:
🐣 Boosts kids’ outcomes
🗣️ Centers families' preferences
🏠 Grows community & supports parents
💰 Strengthens state and local economies
Read more to learn more about Head Start & how you can advocate to protect it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
🐣 Boosts kids’ outcomes
🗣️ Centers families' preferences
🏠 Grows community & supports parents
💰 Strengthens state and local economies
Read more to learn more about Head Start & how you can advocate to protect it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
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CAP's @haileygibbs.bsky.social is debunking myths about Head Start—a crucial program that has served 40 million children in its 60-year history: www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
Debunking Myths About Head Start: How the Program Promotes Opportunity and Strengthens Families, Communities, and Economies
Decades of research illustrate Head Start’s effectiveness and its ability to meet the unique needs of local communities—along with the crucial role it plays in state and local economies.
www.americanprogress.org
June 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
CAP's @haileygibbs.bsky.social is debunking myths about Head Start—a crucial program that has served 40 million children in its 60-year history: www.americanprogress.org/article/debu...
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Rural schools face unique challenges that require more, not less, state & federal investment. Yet, the Trump admin & lawmakers are taking actions that will harm the quality of rural schools.
Read more about policies that will actually support students: www.americanprogress.org/article/prep...
Read more about policies that will actually support students: www.americanprogress.org/article/prep...
Preparing Rural Students for College and Beyond by Improving Access to Coursework
To better prepare rural students for postsecondary opportunities, federal and state policymakers must increase rural access to high-quality, rigorous coursework.
www.americanprogress.org
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Rural schools face unique challenges that require more, not less, state & federal investment. Yet, the Trump admin & lawmakers are taking actions that will harm the quality of rural schools.
Read more about policies that will actually support students: www.americanprogress.org/article/prep...
Read more about policies that will actually support students: www.americanprogress.org/article/prep...
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Its #LGBTQIAEqualPay day! CAP data shows LGBTQI+ women lose over 39k a year and Black LGBTQI+ households lose over 33k.
We have to fight back against this administration that is destroying every right and enforcement institution on the books.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
We have to fight back against this administration that is destroying every right and enforcement institution on the books.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap
In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dol...
www.americanprogress.org
June 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Its #LGBTQIAEqualPay day! CAP data shows LGBTQI+ women lose over 39k a year and Black LGBTQI+ households lose over 33k.
We have to fight back against this administration that is destroying every right and enforcement institution on the books.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
We have to fight back against this administration that is destroying every right and enforcement institution on the books.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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Our latest shows that LGBTQI+ households lose $12,600 per year to the wage gap, and the gaps are wider for LGBTQI+ people who are trans, women, and people of color. We must fight the claw backs to our civil rights enforcement agencies for #LGBTQIAEqualPay.🏳️🌈
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap
In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dol...
www.americanprogress.org
June 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our latest shows that LGBTQI+ households lose $12,600 per year to the wage gap, and the gaps are wider for LGBTQI+ people who are trans, women, and people of color. We must fight the claw backs to our civil rights enforcement agencies for #LGBTQIAEqualPay.🏳️🌈
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Last school year was the hottest on record—and this summer could prove worse. For @the74.bsky.social @pbshoemaker.bsky.social explains what advocates and policymakers can do to protect our students from the heat: www.the74million.org/article/last...
Last School Year Was the Hottest on Record. How Do We Protect Students?
DeMio: Scorching temperatures and cuts to government funding for cooling and ventilation systems are putting children's learning and lives at risk.
www.the74million.org
June 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Last school year was the hottest on record—and this summer could prove worse. For @the74.bsky.social @pbshoemaker.bsky.social explains what advocates and policymakers can do to protect our students from the heat: www.the74million.org/article/last...
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House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act would give the wealthiest Americans huge tax breaks while harming everyday Americans—many of whom live in states that voted for Donald Trump.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Would Ravage Regions Won by Donald Trump While Giving Tax Breaks to the Rich
Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy tax credits would devastate people in communities that voted for President Donald Trump.
www.americanprogress.org
June 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act would give the wealthiest Americans huge tax breaks while harming everyday Americans—many of whom live in states that voted for Donald Trump.
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"We have to be competent at governing.” @governorwalz.mn.gov offers an alternative vision of leading with competency and compassion:
June 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"We have to be competent at governing.” @governorwalz.mn.gov offers an alternative vision of leading with competency and compassion:
Happening soon!!
"Listening To Lead", a conversation between Neera Tanden and Gov. Tim Walz starts in 1 hour.
Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz
Join us for a conversation with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.
www.americanprogress.org
June 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happening soon!!
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Good policy is informed by good data - but gathering data, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community is harder than it's ever been. @americanprogress.bsky.social is committed to collecting that data and using it to shape solutions to real-world problems.
June 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good policy is informed by good data - but gathering data, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community is harder than it's ever been. @americanprogress.bsky.social is committed to collecting that data and using it to shape solutions to real-world problems.