Children's Equity Project
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The CEP works across research, policy, & practice with scholars across the country to build equity in all the systems that serve children and families.
Arizona State University
Joined March 2020
🚨 #NewReport Release! 🚨 This report reviews the program’s reach, impact, and policy foundations. It highlights how access to #HeadStart boosts children’s academic success and strengthens communities—while exclusion creates lasting harm. Learn more: https://t.co/U2deqgKRh8
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The CEPs Dr. Shantel Meek participated in a radio interview w/ KJZZ earlier this week where she discussed the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Head Start on children in Arizona. Listen to the full interview here 👉
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As the federal shutdown drags on, SNAP food benefits recipients remain in limbo. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release contingency funds to pay the benefits, but the president...
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As of 11/6, 20 HS programs in 17 states & Puerto Rico have had to close their doors. Leaving nearly 10,000 children/families w/out access to the care, early learning, nutrition, & stability HS provides. Learn more: https://t.co/RIh5aPKpI2
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As of Nov 1, the NHSA shows 140 HS programs are operating w/out #federalfunding & are facing possible closure due to a lack of funds. Affecting 22,432 HS staff across the country. If uncertainty continues, more HS programs will be impacted. Learn more: https://t.co/P58VocpmJn
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According to the NHSA, as of Nov 1, 140 HS programs across 41 states & PR, serving 64,907 kids, are operating w/out federal funding & are facing closure due to a lack of funds. If uncertainty continues, more HS programs will be impacted. Learn more: https://t.co/P58VocpmJn
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IECMHC works. Research shows: ✅ Gains in children’s social-emotional skills ✅ Fewer challenging behaviors ✅ More positive teacher–child interactions ✅ Reduced suspension & expulsion rates This is prevention that changes trajectories. Learn more: https://t.co/CxXZpf8buB
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In 2023, over 3.3M kids under age 5 lived at or below the federal poverty line. #HeadStart (HS) plays a big role in reaching those children. This is especially true in rural areas where HS is the only or one of the only early learning centers. Learn more: https://t.co/gxr9Ov58rI
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States are turning to legislation to expand #IECMHC—a powerful strategy proven to reduce suspensions, expulsions, & challenging behaviors in early learning. This brief scans 33 IECMHC-specific bills across 13 states & shows what’s working. Learn more: https://t.co/CxXZpf8buB
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Over the past decade, states have expanded #IECMHC—but many face major funding gaps, especially as federal supports are threatened. This new brief highlights how state legislation can create stable, high-quality, and accessible IECMHC systems. Learn more: https://t.co/CxXZpf8buB
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🌍 The U.S. lags behind other nations in early education access—#HeadStart helps close the gap by serving 800,000 low-income children annually. A lapse in funding means thousands of these kids may lose services. Learn more: https://t.co/U2deqgKRh8
#EarlyLearningMatters
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Across the country, #IECMHC is helping young children thrive. Research shows IECMHC improves social-emotional skills, reduces challenging behaviors, and is linked to lower suspension and expulsion rates in early learning programs. Learn more: https://t.co/CxXZpf8buB
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The CEP's Dr. Shantel Meek will join First Focus on Children at their Children’s Budget Summit 2025 on Thursday, 10/30, to unpack this year’s Children’s Budget. Learn more and register now: https://t.co/lWJis138Lo!
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Since 1965, Head Start has served nearly 40M children nationwide—building a foundation in learning, health, & nutrition for children in every zip code across the nation. A lapse in funding means thousands lose #earlylearning opportunities. Learn more: https://t.co/U2deqgKRh8
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In an analysis of 10 states in 2018, Head Start programs represented â…“ of ALL rural child care centers, and of those 10 states, 48 rural counties in them would have 0 child care options without Head Start. Learn more: https://t.co/gxr9Ov58rI
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🚀 The CEP's latest report provides an overview of the #IECMHC legislation landscape, including examples of the types of bills that states have passed, and common themes and trends. Learn more: https://t.co/CxXZpf8buB
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#OSEP helps #IDEA work for the more than 8 million #children & #youth it serves—funding states, monitoring compliance, collecting vital data, & supporting research. Our new brief highlights how OSEP’s role safeguards children’s rights. Learn more: https://t.co/7RgOMnopEm
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The CEP's Dr. Shantel Meek will join First Focus on Children at their Children’s Budget Summit 2025 on Thursday, 10/30, to unpack this year’s Children’s Budget. Learn more and register now: https://t.co/lWJis138Lo!
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Hundreds of thousands of kids in low-income households rely on #HeadStart meals. From 2021–23, 17% of youth under 18 (12.1M) lived in food-insecure households & food insecurity in homes w kids under 6 rose from 16.7% in 2022 to 17.9% in 2023 Learn more: https://t.co/gxr9Ov58rI
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#IDEA isn’t just education policy—it’s a #civilrights law. And civil rights laws require uniform application and enforcement. Learn more about IDEA, how it's administered, and its impact on #students with #disabilities 👉 https://t.co/7RgOMnopEm
#SpecialEducation #EdPolicy
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In 2023: 👶30,677 infants/toddlers w disabilities were enrolled in #EarlyHeadStart w Individual Family Service Plans. 🎒 80,796 preschoolers receiving Part B, Section 619 #specialeducation services were enrolled in Head Start. Learn more: https://t.co/gxr9Ov58rI
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Over $15b in federal dollars went to all 50 states/territories to support #earlyintervention & #specialeducation services for children/youth w disabilities last year. OSEP’s role in dispersing #IDEA services/funding is essential to our youth. Learn more: https://t.co/7RgOMnopEm
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