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Author Archives: Mina Hong
Equity vs. Equality and the State Budget
We, at Michigan’s Children, say this all the time because it’s true – the single best predictor of economic prosperity is a state’s success in educating and preparing its workforce. As Michigan, like the rest of the nation, continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, child outcomes, disparities, equity
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Child Care Realities
This month marked the end of my maternity leave and the start of Lennon’s time in child care. As a mom whose day job focuses on early childhood public policy issues, I am familiar with the ins and outs of … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, infants, quality, subsidy, tiered reimbursement
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Resolve to Better Serve Michigan’s Youngest
As gym membership purchases skyrocket and cookie sales take a hit, there’s nothing like the start to a new year to have folks think about all the hopes and wishes they have for a new year. While I’m not a … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, early childhood, home visiting, infants, Race to the Top, toddlers
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Those Precious First Days
Two weeks ago, I welcomed my son – Lennon – into this world. Being my first child, I must admit that I was less anxious about the actual labor and delivery process and much more anxious about those first few … Continue reading
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Tagged early childhood, funding, home visiting, state budget
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Shining a Spotlight on Third Grade Reading
Last month, House Bill (HB) 5111 was introduced to address the significant challenges Michigan students face regarding third grade reading proficiency. The 2012 Michigan Kids Count Data Book reported that 69 percent of Michigan fourth-graders had reading skills below the … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rd grade reading, achievement gap, birth to third grade, literacy
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