Casey Peeks
@kcpeeks.bsky.social
Senior Director #EarlyChildhoodPolicy @americanprogress | Former kindergarten teacher | Proud Penn, HGSE, EdWorkforceDems, & TFA alum | Forever a California girl | Opinions are my own
ICYMI: Republican’s Big “Beautiful” Bill will only make life harder on families. A local child care provider explains from her own experience for @NCNewsline.com: ncnewsline.com/2025/10/01/t...
The One Big Bust for Children and Families: Relief Promised, Harm Delivered • NC Newsline
We need a three-pronged approach for child care: educating families on the importance of early years and offering whole-family counseling; investing in early educators through professional development...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
ICYMI: Republican’s Big “Beautiful” Bill will only make life harder on families. A local child care provider explains from her own experience for @NCNewsline.com: ncnewsline.com/2025/10/01/t...
“I’m where I’m at because of Head Start,” says Head Start preschool teacher Amanda Schaufler. Hear more from her & a Head Start parent & program director about the crucial supports #HeadStart provides to families nationwide ⬇️
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.
www.americanprogress.org
August 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“I’m where I’m at because of Head Start,” says Head Start preschool teacher Amanda Schaufler. Hear more from her & a Head Start parent & program director about the crucial supports #HeadStart provides to families nationwide ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/we-a...
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@kcpeeks.bsky.social will be speaking at this important event next week - tune in to learn more about what early childhood research shows us about the importance of early and sustained investments in young children!
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Early Gains, Lifelong Returns – What the Early Childhood Research Shows | First Focus on Children
Join First Focus on Children for a briefing demonstrating the effectiveness and strong return on investment of federal early childhood programs. We’ll
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June 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
@kcpeeks.bsky.social will be speaking at this important event next week - tune in to learn more about what early childhood research shows us about the importance of early and sustained investments in young children!
firstfocus.org/event/early-...
firstfocus.org/event/early-...
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The House just passed the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and the largest shift of wealth to millionaires and billionaires. NOW is the time to harass your senators. Allow them no peace.
May 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The House just passed the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and the largest shift of wealth to millionaires and billionaires. NOW is the time to harass your senators. Allow them no peace.
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Who pays for choice? Join CAP and the National Center for Learning Disabilities on Thursday, May 15th for an important event on the impact of public education privatization.
@repbonamici.bsky.social will be giving keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion. buff.ly/uJl0KCE
@repbonamici.bsky.social will be giving keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion. buff.ly/uJl0KCE
May 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Who pays for choice? Join CAP and the National Center for Learning Disabilities on Thursday, May 15th for an important event on the impact of public education privatization.
@repbonamici.bsky.social will be giving keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion. buff.ly/uJl0KCE
@repbonamici.bsky.social will be giving keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion. buff.ly/uJl0KCE
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SNAP cuts harm not just families, but threatens the financial security of grocers, farmers, and the broader economy. New from @americanprogress.bsky.social shows how Republican SNAP cuts will impact food retailers nationwide www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
SNAP Cuts Are Likely To Harm More Than 27,000 Retailers Nationwide
A new analysis shows that 27,000 retailers in areas with the highest shares of SNAP participants would be the most likely to bear the brunt of proposed drastic cuts to food assistance.
www.americanprogress.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
SNAP cuts harm not just families, but threatens the financial security of grocers, farmers, and the broader economy. New from @americanprogress.bsky.social shows how Republican SNAP cuts will impact food retailers nationwide www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
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Every dollar invested in programs that benefit children, like Head Start, yields $10 in societal returns. That’s a 1,000% return on investment.
But now Republicans want to cut these programs — all so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
But now Republicans want to cut these programs — all so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
May 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Every dollar invested in programs that benefit children, like Head Start, yields $10 in societal returns. That’s a 1,000% return on investment.
But now Republicans want to cut these programs — all so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
But now Republicans want to cut these programs — all so billionaires can pay less in taxes.
If you missed our webinar on Monday, exploring the Trump Administration's attacks on Head Start, you can watch the recording here: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
May 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If you missed our webinar on Monday, exploring the Trump Administration's attacks on Head Start, you can watch the recording here: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
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So thrilled to share our collab w the amazing folks at NAEYC! Read on for more on how we can effectively reform the child care licensing system in a way that keeps kids' health & safety front & center ⬇️ (s/o @allie-schneider.bsky.social, @kcpeeks.bsky.social)
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
A Path Forward on Child Care Regulation: Differentiating Between Harmful Deregulation and Helpful Reform
States can and should make child care licensing reforms that ease burdens on providers and improve access—but must do so without endangering child health and safety.
www.americanprogress.org
May 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
So thrilled to share our collab w the amazing folks at NAEYC! Read on for more on how we can effectively reform the child care licensing system in a way that keeps kids' health & safety front & center ⬇️ (s/o @allie-schneider.bsky.social, @kcpeeks.bsky.social)
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
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EVENT ALERT - join CAP virtually on May 5 to discuss the Trump Admin's attacks on Head Start & why we must protect this vital program & the kids it serves. Hear from @kcpeeks.bsky.social, HS directors, and parents.
RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
Stealing From Our Children: Trump’s Dismantling of Head Start Harms Children and Families
Join the Center for American Progress for an event about the Trump administration’s serious threats to Head Start, leaving its future in peril and thousands of low-income families in fear of what come...
www.americanprogress.org
April 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
EVENT ALERT - join CAP virtually on May 5 to discuss the Trump Admin's attacks on Head Start & why we must protect this vital program & the kids it serves. Hear from @kcpeeks.bsky.social, HS directors, and parents.
RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/steal...
Despite attacks to Head Start by the Trump Admin, early care and education remains a bipartisan priority at the state level.
Of the governors who have delivered state of the state addresses, 63% highlighted #childcare, pre-K, and/or early education in their speeches
Read more here: bit.ly/3GqI2Vf
Of the governors who have delivered state of the state addresses, 63% highlighted #childcare, pre-K, and/or early education in their speeches
Read more here: bit.ly/3GqI2Vf
Governors’ Addresses Reveal Bipartisan, Nationwide Commitment to Early Care and Education
Governors’ 2025 State of the State addresses showcase the widespread impact of the child care crisis and an increasing recognition of the importance of expanded investments in the sector.
www.americanprogress.org
April 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Despite attacks to Head Start by the Trump Admin, early care and education remains a bipartisan priority at the state level.
Of the governors who have delivered state of the state addresses, 63% highlighted #childcare, pre-K, and/or early education in their speeches
Read more here: bit.ly/3GqI2Vf
Of the governors who have delivered state of the state addresses, 63% highlighted #childcare, pre-K, and/or early education in their speeches
Read more here: bit.ly/3GqI2Vf
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👶🏽 About 1 in 3 children living in poverty are enrolled in #HeadStart.
Rolling back the program doesn’t just harm kids —it also hurts parents & their parents’ ability to work, provide, & build a better future.
Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...
#InvestInKids #SupportFamilies
Rolling back the program doesn’t just harm kids —it also hurts parents & their parents’ ability to work, provide, & build a better future.
Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...
#InvestInKids #SupportFamilies
April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
👶🏽 About 1 in 3 children living in poverty are enrolled in #HeadStart.
Rolling back the program doesn’t just harm kids —it also hurts parents & their parents’ ability to work, provide, & build a better future.
Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...
#InvestInKids #SupportFamilies
Rolling back the program doesn’t just harm kids —it also hurts parents & their parents’ ability to work, provide, & build a better future.
Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...
#InvestInKids #SupportFamilies
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If Head Start is eliminated or its services are severely disrupted, hundreds of thousands of child care slots will be at risk of disappearing.
@kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social with 5 things you need to know about Head Start:
@kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social with 5 things you need to know about Head Start:
5 Things To Know About Head Start
Head Start provides educational, health, nutritional, and social services to hundreds of thousands of young children and their families every year, playing a critical role in the U.S. early care and learning...
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April 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If Head Start is eliminated or its services are severely disrupted, hundreds of thousands of child care slots will be at risk of disappearing.
@kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social with 5 things you need to know about Head Start:
@kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social with 5 things you need to know about Head Start:
It's despicable that Trump is needlessly harming young children living in poverty & their families as a means to his own petty political retaliation efforts
Notably Maine, which Trump has singled out for retribution in other ways, is the only state not to receive ANY Head Start money this year #mepolitics
The Trump administration has been illegally slow-walking Head Start funding awards - and are nearly $1 billion behind where they're supposed to be by now.
At this pace, they're on track to illegally implement a 37% cut to Head Start over a year.
The table below has the loss per state.
At this pace, they're on track to illegally implement a 37% cut to Head Start over a year.
The table below has the loss per state.
April 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's despicable that Trump is needlessly harming young children living in poverty & their families as a means to his own petty political retaliation efforts
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Trump has (illegally) completely stopped all Head Start payments to Maine because he's mad at their governor. Evil shit.
The Trump administration has been illegally slow-walking Head Start funding awards - and are nearly $1 billion behind where they're supposed to be by now.
At this pace, they're on track to illegally implement a 37% cut to Head Start over a year.
The table below has the loss per state.
At this pace, they're on track to illegally implement a 37% cut to Head Start over a year.
The table below has the loss per state.
April 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Trump has (illegally) completely stopped all Head Start payments to Maine because he's mad at their governor. Evil shit.
Great thread on the threats to Head Start ⤵️
As reported last week & confirmed in OMB's passback, Trump wants to eliminate Head Start.
This move proves that the Admin does not care about children, families, or the highly-skilled educators who care for them. 1/
www.axios.com/2025/04/17/t...
This move proves that the Admin does not care about children, families, or the highly-skilled educators who care for them. 1/
www.axios.com/2025/04/17/t...
White House plan would eliminate Head Start, make sweeping health cuts
A leaked plan shows programs like Head Start, some mental health funding and efforts to prevent teen pregnancy could soon end.
www.axios.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Great thread on the threats to Head Start ⤵️
Great coverage from @axios.com on our new Head Start analysis and ongoing threats to the program
Read here: www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
Read here: www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
Advocates worry over possible cuts to Head Start
The decades-old federal program provides childcare, nutrition assistance and other services to the nation's poorest families.
www.axios.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Great coverage from @axios.com on our new Head Start analysis and ongoing threats to the program
Read here: www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
Read here: www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
Head Start is under attack by the Trump Administration despite its proven track record supporting young children & families.
Read new analysis from me & @allie-schneider.bsky.social and explore the map highlighting congressional-level Head Start data: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
Read new analysis from me & @allie-schneider.bsky.social and explore the map highlighting congressional-level Head Start data: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
April 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Head Start is under attack by the Trump Administration despite its proven track record supporting young children & families.
Read new analysis from me & @allie-schneider.bsky.social and explore the map highlighting congressional-level Head Start data: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
Read new analysis from me & @allie-schneider.bsky.social and explore the map highlighting congressional-level Head Start data: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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🚨Things you need to buy are about to get WAYYYY more expensive because of Trump's tariffs🚨
NEW analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/exam...
NEW analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/exam...
April 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨Things you need to buy are about to get WAYYYY more expensive because of Trump's tariffs🚨
NEW analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/exam...
NEW analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/exam...
Trump is playing games with the child care programs millions of American families rely on to go to work or school. J. Glenn Hopkins shares from personal experience for @Richmond.com: t.co/b1ELUiPNIh
https://richmond.com/opinion/column/article_664cd65a-f89c-4859-b131-fc93615a2c63.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
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April 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Trump is playing games with the child care programs millions of American families rely on to go to work or school. J. Glenn Hopkins shares from personal experience for @Richmond.com: t.co/b1ELUiPNIh
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In a 7-2 decision, SCOTUS upheld an ATF rule regulating untraceable “ghost guns.” This is a big win for public safety after a panel of Trump-appointed judges in 2023 ruled that unserialized firearms built from kits you can order online cannot be regulated like traditional firearms. 🧵
March 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In a 7-2 decision, SCOTUS upheld an ATF rule regulating untraceable “ghost guns.” This is a big win for public safety after a panel of Trump-appointed judges in 2023 ruled that unserialized firearms built from kits you can order online cannot be regulated like traditional firearms. 🧵
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When opponents of the Department of Education say they want to "return education to the states," what they mean is they want to take federal funding without any strings (e.g., civil rights oversight) attached.
Current trends suggest that this this $ would probably used be for more school vouchers.
Current trends suggest that this this $ would probably used be for more school vouchers.
March 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
When opponents of the Department of Education say they want to "return education to the states," what they mean is they want to take federal funding without any strings (e.g., civil rights oversight) attached.
Current trends suggest that this this $ would probably used be for more school vouchers.
Current trends suggest that this this $ would probably used be for more school vouchers.
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I believe this is the third time we've been told this will happen. Again, dropping the Department of Education by EO is illegal. However, he can gut it to become a useless husk. Particularly if Congress doesn't push back on its spending powers. This will especially harm disabled students.
Tomorrow’s completely illegal action from the Trump regime. One of many, no doubt.
Trump set to sign executive order shuttering the Department of Education
The president campaigned extensively on a promise to dismantle the department and appointed an education secretary keen to carry out the task.
www.nbcnews.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I believe this is the third time we've been told this will happen. Again, dropping the Department of Education by EO is illegal. However, he can gut it to become a useless husk. Particularly if Congress doesn't push back on its spending powers. This will especially harm disabled students.