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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Aug 5

“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...

‘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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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · Jul 29

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-...

Tell the Trump Administration: Immigrant Children Deserve Access to Early Education

Don’t let them dismantle decades of Head Start access without a fight.

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Kennedy Andara @kennedyandara.bsky.social · Aug 4

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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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jul 29

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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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Aug 4

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...

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jul 29

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...

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...

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jul 23

GAO Finds Trump Has Illegally Impounded #HeadStart Funding

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Government Watchdog Finds Trump Has Illegally Impounded Head Start Funding for Families Across America—Murray Responds - Senator Patty Murray

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on another Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision...

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Hailey Gibbs, PhD @haileygibbs.bsky.social · Jul 21

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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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jul 16

@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...

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jul 16

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...

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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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jul 10

Happening soon! There's still time to RSVP: www.americanprogress.org/events/class...

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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Tom Moore @thmoore.bsky.social · Jul 2

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.

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Hailey Gibbs, PhD @haileygibbs.bsky.social · Jun 17

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...

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

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Paige Shoemaker DeMio @pbshoemaker.bsky.social · Jul 2

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...

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.

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Hailey Gibbs, PhD @haileygibbs.bsky.social · Jun 24

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...

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.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jun 24

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.

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Paige Shoemaker DeMio @pbshoemaker.bsky.social · Jun 25

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...

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.

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Haley Norris @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social · Jun 17

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-...

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...

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Sara Estep (she/her) @saraestep.bsky.social · Jun 17

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-...

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

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

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

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jun 13

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.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jun 13

"We have to be competent at governing.” @governorwalz.mn.gov offers an alternative vision of leading with competency and compassion:

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Erin Grant @ecgrant.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · Jun 13

"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.

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Cal Smith @calebllsmith.bsky.social · Jun 11

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.

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