early learning

IDOE to expand existing early learning assessments, create new one

Kirsten Adair

The Indiana Department of Education plans to use new and expanded assessments to determine the effectiveness of the state's early learning standards and measure student progress.

Child care and early learning providers have struggled to adequately staff classrooms during the pandemic, resulting in some abrupt closures that have left families scrambling to find care.

Indiana sets stage for early learning quality, workforce improvements under new law

Jeanie Lindsay

Part of House Enrolled Act 1093 now signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb includes new requirements and members for the state's Early Learning Advisory Committee.

Migrant preschool students learn shapes.

As staff shortages worsen, early learning providers are turning some families away

Jeanie Lindsay

Millions of dollars in grant funding is being made available to help the child care industry, but as providers wait for cash to flow their way, worsening staff shortages are forcing some to abruptly close.

Some providers at Thursday's event say grant opportunities have been critical to maintain operations, as families abruptly withdrew their children from care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facing Influx Of COVID Relief Funds, Child Care Providers Say Staffing Is Priority

Jeanie Lindsay

According to Early Learning Indiana, more than $1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief is coming to Indiana specifically for child care.