How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Experts in Ann Arbor say health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Early Education Matters
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers in Ypsilanti and beyond could play a significant role in making Pre-K for All available to more children.
Will new MiLEAP policies better support small and home-based child care spaces?
Licensing updates and funding strategies aim to strengthen quality, stabilize providers, and expand access to child care.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?
While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
