Boston, Mass. — This is an extraordinary moment for early education in our nation. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Build Back Better Act, but we need your help to ensure it becomes law. The bill includes $390 billion to establish universal preschool and make birth through five child care affordable for all families. This bill would give a major boost to the children, families, educators, providers, and higher education programs with whom Jumpstart partners every day. Under
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Jumpstart relies on college students and community volunteers to instill in children a lifelong love of learning throughout our year-long program.
- Read for the Record
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Help us shine a spotlight on high-quality early education by participating in the world’s largest reading experience.
- COVID-19 Resources
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In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, Jumpstart has developed a collection of resources for at-home learning to support families and caregivers of young children.
Research shows that high-quality early learning programs can improve kindergarten readiness, particularly for disadvantaged children, and the effects go far beyond just kindergarten: children who receive high-quality early education are more likely to stay in school longer, graduate from high school, and attend a four-year college.*
*Karoly, 2012; Campbell, et al, 2012
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Boston, Mass. — In response to the passage of the Build Back Better Act in the House of Representatives today, which includes an historic investment in early care and universal pre-K, Mark Reilly, Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Jumpstart for Young Children, released the following statement: “This bill is extraordinary. The historic $400 billion investment will finally make high-quality early learning programs accessible to all children, especially children of color and those
Boston, Mass. — In response to the release of the framework of President Biden’s Build Back Better legislation today, which includes an historic investment in early care and universal pre-K, Mark Reilly, Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Jumpstart for Young Children, released the following statement: “This is an extraordinary day for young children. When passed, this historic $400 billion investment will be a monumental step forward in making high-quality early learning accessible
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