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Yes, we're back on the soapbox. To build and invest in a child care system that meets the needs of all children, families, and the broader economy, it is critical for the federal government to provide funding at a level sufficient to cover the true cost. What's the true cost of high-quality (not base) care?

The True Cost of High-Quality Child Care Across the United States - Center for American Progress Increased public investment in child care is needed to help families access high-quality, affordable child care that meets their needs.

First Amendment + Schools = ?
What do a cheerleader, a public school, and Snapchat have in common? Well, they're all at the center of the question: can public schools discipline off-campus speech (even speech over social media) without infringing on students' first amendment rights? How will the Supreme Court Rule on this historic case and how might it affect public schools? Click below to hear some analysis from the New York Times on their podcast The Daily!

A Cheerleader, a Snapchat Post and the Supreme Court Inside the unusual sequence of events behind one of the most important student free speech cases for 50 years.

Getting an online tutor for your 5-year-old is a highly personal decision. You might be wondering about the effectiveness of online tutoring for young children or how to go about finding a tutor for your little one. We’ve got all the answers to your questions on our blog post: https://www.dearest.io/parenting/should-i-get-online-tutor-for-my-5-year-old

How are you feeling? Those four simple words may have become increasingly difficult for our little ones to answer. Help them learn how to identify and manage their emotions with this free, interactive lesson from BrainPOP (it even comes with a quiz to check for understanding)! https://jr.brainpop.com/health/feelings/emotions/