Allie Schneider (she/her)
@allie-schneider.bsky.social
Policy Research Analyst at ZERO TO THREE National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families | data and data viz enthusiast
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RFK Jr cannot claim to care about child lead poisoning while cutting all of the staff at CDC who help communities respond to crises. www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...
May 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
RFK Jr cannot claim to care about child lead poisoning while cutting all of the staff at CDC who help communities respond to crises. www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...
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RFK Jr. undermines the importance of vaccines and canceled over $12 billion in federal grants to states for vaccines and other issues.
Senator Murphy correctly argues that Sec. Kennedy has consistently undermined the importance of the measles vaccination. We KNOW how important childhood vaccinations are: www.americanprogress.org/article/chil...
Childhood Vaccination Has Saved Millions of Lives, but Rising Hesitancy Could Reverse Decades of Progress
Growing vaccine hesitancy, driven by misinformation and disinformation, threatens the health of American children and communities.
www.americanprogress.org
May 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr. undermines the importance of vaccines and canceled over $12 billion in federal grants to states for vaccines and other issues.
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Sen Baldwin – "What would you say to a parent who shows up to Head Start to drop their child off and their program is closed. Why are there delays in funding?"
Sec. Kennedy – "I don’t know that there are."
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Sec. Kennedy – "I don’t know that there are."
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May 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sen Baldwin – "What would you say to a parent who shows up to Head Start to drop their child off and their program is closed. Why are there delays in funding?"
Sec. Kennedy – "I don’t know that there are."
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Sec. Kennedy – "I don’t know that there are."
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Sec. Kennedy doesn’t think there are Head Start funding delays. The data says otherwise. From Jan. 1 to Apr. 15 2025, HS grantees received nearly $1 billion (34%) less $$ than in 2024. States + territories affected by regional office closures experienced especially large delays.
May 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sec. Kennedy doesn’t think there are Head Start funding delays. The data says otherwise. From Jan. 1 to Apr. 15 2025, HS grantees received nearly $1 billion (34%) less $$ than in 2024. States + territories affected by regional office closures experienced especially large delays.
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Cuts at HHS to Alzheimers, worker safety and health, long COVID, and much more. Senators are asking-- how can you fire most of the people and assume the work gets done?
RFK Jr claims in the Senate HELP committee hearing that the administration hasn't fired any NIH working scientists. I'm sure there are many scientists who would beg to differ.
May 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Cuts at HHS to Alzheimers, worker safety and health, long COVID, and much more. Senators are asking-- how can you fire most of the people and assume the work gets done?
During today’s HELP hearing, I want answers: closing 5 regional HS offices and laying off staff threatens the timely disbursement of funds and key TA for local grantees. What is HHS’ plan?
www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
Closures of Head Start Regional Offices Jeopardize Critical Services for Children and Families
A new CAP interactive shows the states affected by recent closures of Head Start regional offices, which play a critical role in administering grants and overseeing the delivery of early childhood ser...
www.americanprogress.org
May 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
During today’s HELP hearing, I want answers: closing 5 regional HS offices and laying off staff threatens the timely disbursement of funds and key TA for local grantees. What is HHS’ plan?
www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
"America doesn’t have a birth problem. We have a caregiving crisis. And it’s being made worse by politicians who claim to be pro-family while stripping away everything that helps us raise our children."
Read more from a Head Start parent in
@InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/what-i-want-...
Read more from a Head Start parent in
@InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/what-i-want-...
What I Want for Mother’s Day — Safety for Head Start – DC Journal - InsideSources
Republicans in Congress are threatening to strip away a vital early childhood education program that millions of families rely on to stay afloat and put
dcjournal.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"America doesn’t have a birth problem. We have a caregiving crisis. And it’s being made worse by politicians who claim to be pro-family while stripping away everything that helps us raise our children."
Read more from a Head Start parent in
@InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/what-i-want-...
Read more from a Head Start parent in
@InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/what-i-want-...
Excited to share this work with our wonderful partners at NAEYC!
Harmful child care deregulation creates dangerous conditions for young kids and will not improve supply or reduce costs for families! Read more about actions state policymakers can take: www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
Harmful child care deregulation creates dangerous conditions for young kids and will not improve supply or reduce costs for families! Read more about actions state policymakers can take: www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
May 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Excited to share this work with our wonderful partners at NAEYC!
Harmful child care deregulation creates dangerous conditions for young kids and will not improve supply or reduce costs for families! Read more about actions state policymakers can take: www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
Harmful child care deregulation creates dangerous conditions for young kids and will not improve supply or reduce costs for families! Read more about actions state policymakers can take: www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...
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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...
On April 1, the Trump admin abruptly closed 5 regional Head Start offices, which play a critical role in administering grants and support to local programs.
I explore the impact of these closures in this NEW article and interactive map: www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
I explore the impact of these closures in this NEW article and interactive map: www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
April 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On April 1, the Trump admin abruptly closed 5 regional Head Start offices, which play a critical role in administering grants and support to local programs.
I explore the impact of these closures in this NEW article and interactive map: www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
I explore the impact of these closures in this NEW article and interactive map: www.americanprogress.org/article/clos...
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#EarthDay is the ideal time to revisit the role we play in the changing climate & in driving up extreme heat - 2025 is already a record-topping year! Read our work here & tell your reps to take action ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/prot...
www.americanprogress.org/article/prot...
Protecting Children From Extreme Heat Is Critical for Their Health, Learning, and Development
As climate change intensifies extreme heat around the globe, policymakers must take steps to develop heat standards for children and support infrastructure improvements to ensure schools, child care c...
www.americanprogress.org
April 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#EarthDay is the ideal time to revisit the role we play in the changing climate & in driving up extreme heat - 2025 is already a record-topping year! Read our work here & tell your reps to take action ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/prot...
www.americanprogress.org/article/prot...
Jan 2025 was already the hottest Jan on record, signaling that this year will be even hotter than last year… as the Trump admin actively works to dismantle environmental and public health protections.
www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
In addition to gutting environmental and public health protections, the Trump administration has canceled funds for pollution reduction projects in communities across U.S. . That means dirtier air, unsafe water, and higher medical bills for working families: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Funding for Environmental Protections Endangers Americans’ Health While Draining Their Wallets
The Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate environmental protections and funds that reduce pollution in working-class communities threaten public health and increase costs for families.
www.americanprogress.org
April 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jan 2025 was already the hottest Jan on record, signaling that this year will be even hotter than last year… as the Trump admin actively works to dismantle environmental and public health protections.
www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
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RFK Jr is eliminating the advisory committee on genetic disorders in newborns. How can he continue to claim to support healthy kids? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
HHS eliminates advisory committee on newborn screening ahead of vote on rare disorders
The committee’s central role was to recommend which conditions should be included on a universal screening panel for infants.
www.nbcnews.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
RFK Jr is eliminating the advisory committee on genetic disorders in newborns. How can he continue to claim to support healthy kids? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Fantastic work from my team!
💡78% of governors highlighted child care or early learning in their State of the State addresses as of April 2025. It’s critical that states keep up the momentum around investing in child & early learning.
Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/gove...
💡78% of governors highlighted child care or early learning in their State of the State addresses as of April 2025. It’s critical that states keep up the momentum around investing in child & early learning.
Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/gove...
April 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fantastic work from my team!
💡78% of governors highlighted child care or early learning in their State of the State addresses as of April 2025. It’s critical that states keep up the momentum around investing in child & early learning.
Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/gove...
💡78% of governors highlighted child care or early learning in their State of the State addresses as of April 2025. It’s critical that states keep up the momentum around investing in child & early learning.
Read more: www.americanprogress.org/article/gove...
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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...
www.americanprogress.org
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:
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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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As @kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social explain, this is occurring as the Trump administration attempts to dismantle Head Start, which is a critical child care and anti-poverty program that has served more than 40 million kids since 1965. www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
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 l...
www.americanprogress.org
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As @kcpeeks.bsky.social and @allie-schneider.bsky.social explain, this is occurring as the Trump administration attempts to dismantle Head Start, which is a critical child care and anti-poverty program that has served more than 40 million kids since 1965. www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
Over the past 6 decades, Head Start has helped prepare nearly 40 million children for kindergarten + supported their health, learning + development.
Explore Head Start funded slots by congressional district in our NEW RESOURCE ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
Explore Head Start funded slots by congressional district in our NEW RESOURCE ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
April 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Over the past 6 decades, Head Start has helped prepare nearly 40 million children for kindergarten + supported their health, learning + development.
Explore Head Start funded slots by congressional district in our NEW RESOURCE ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
Explore Head Start funded slots by congressional district in our NEW RESOURCE ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
In our new piece, @kcpeeks.bsky.social & I highlight new congressional-level Head Start data + the critical role HS serves in supporting:
💡Early childhood health & development
💡Rural, Tribal, + AIAN communities
💡Parents & families
💡Prenatal health
💡Children with disabilities
& so much more!
💡Early childhood health & development
💡Rural, Tribal, + AIAN communities
💡Parents & families
💡Prenatal health
💡Children with disabilities
& so much more!
If Head Start is eliminated or its services are severely disrupted, hundreds of thousands of child care slots will be at risk of disappearing.
New from @kcpeeks.bsky.social + @allie-schneider.bsky.social: 2023-24 HS slots + funding by Congressional district www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
New from @kcpeeks.bsky.social + @allie-schneider.bsky.social: 2023-24 HS slots + funding by Congressional district www.americanprogress.org/article/5-th...
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 l...
www.americanprogress.org
April 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In our new piece, @kcpeeks.bsky.social & I highlight new congressional-level Head Start data + the critical role HS serves in supporting:
💡Early childhood health & development
💡Rural, Tribal, + AIAN communities
💡Parents & families
💡Prenatal health
💡Children with disabilities
& so much more!
💡Early childhood health & development
💡Rural, Tribal, + AIAN communities
💡Parents & families
💡Prenatal health
💡Children with disabilities
& so much more!
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If not rolled back, 31 EPA clean air and clean water regulations would prevent more than 10,000 asthma attacks every day across the nation and save 200,000 lives over the next 25 years. jeremysymons.substack.com/p/toxic-poll...
Toxic Polluters Are Taking Control of the Air We Breathe — We Can Stop Them
EPA was on track to stop 10,000 asthma attacks every day, but the new EPA head wants to crush those plans — and more — into dust
jeremysymons.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If not rolled back, 31 EPA clean air and clean water regulations would prevent more than 10,000 asthma attacks every day across the nation and save 200,000 lives over the next 25 years. jeremysymons.substack.com/p/toxic-poll...
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What is public health? It's reducing air pollution, which shortens lives and increases the risk of cancer, asthma, heart and lung disease, heart attacks, strokes, premature birth, depression and more. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
April 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What is public health? It's reducing air pollution, which shortens lives and increases the risk of cancer, asthma, heart and lung disease, heart attacks, strokes, premature birth, depression and more. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
NEW ANALYSIS out from @ecgrant.bsky.social and me!
The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
Increased Bipartisan Focus on Child Care Must Lead To Congressional Action
CAP analysis finds that the 118th Congress, facing more pressure than ever to address the nation’s child care crisis, oversaw a significant increase in the introduction of bipartisan child care and ea...
www.americanprogress.org
April 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NEW ANALYSIS out from @ecgrant.bsky.social and me!
The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
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New from @allie-schneider.bsky.social and me: The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
Increased Bipartisan Focus on Child Care Must Lead To Congressional Action
CAP analysis finds that the 118th Congress, facing more pressure than ever to address the nation’s child care crisis, oversaw a significant increase in the introduction of bipartisan child care and ea...
www.americanprogress.org
April 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
New from @allie-schneider.bsky.social and me: The 118th Congress introduced more child care + early learning legislation than any other Congress. The time for action & investment is long overdue.
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
Explore new data in our interactive timeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/incr...
Reposted by Allie Schneider (she/her)
During National Public Health Week, let's revisit: what is public health? Here's one example- reducing HIV/AIDS and saving lives through research, monitoring, outreach and education, preventive medication, and global funding and support. We should be celebrating and pushing ahead, not dismantling.
In the first Trump administration, an effort to stop transmission of #HIV in the US — a now realistic goal — was launched.
Instead of doubling down, the second Trump administration has inexplicably cut many of the programs aimed at stopping spread of HIV. www.statnews.com/2025/04/07/h...
Instead of doubling down, the second Trump administration has inexplicably cut many of the programs aimed at stopping spread of HIV. www.statnews.com/2025/04/07/h...
HIV prevention was making great strides. Then Trump’s budget axe fell
CDC layoffs and program cuts gutted branches responsible for a slew of HIV prevention services, imperiling decades of progress.
www.statnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
During National Public Health Week, let's revisit: what is public health? Here's one example- reducing HIV/AIDS and saving lives through research, monitoring, outreach and education, preventive medication, and global funding and support. We should be celebrating and pushing ahead, not dismantling.
Reposted by Allie Schneider (she/her)
Today marks the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a transformative piece of legislation that provided crucial relief to children & families. Let’s take a moment to celebrate its impact on #childcare 🧵
March 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today marks the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a transformative piece of legislation that provided crucial relief to children & families. Let’s take a moment to celebrate its impact on #childcare 🧵