{"id":31760,"date":"2022-12-08T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T18:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-copy\/about-thread-copy\/meet-thread-copy-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T20:08:25","slug":"child-care-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/about-thread\/child-care-news\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center script headings has-red-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\">Child Care in the news<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\">Below are recent article, stories, and footage relating to <strong>thread <\/strong>and the early childhood sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong>thread<\/strong>&nbsp;encourages you to stay informed with news affecting the early care and education industry. Check out <strong>thread&#8217;s <\/strong>blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details open><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>202<\/strong>4<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>December 13:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/education\/2024\/12\/13\/anchorage-school-district-aims-to-pilot-program-providing-affordable-child-care\/\">Anchorage School District aims to test a program that would provide affordable child care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 12:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4zP9NIcA4mJttzeQ8pmzMU?si=j2xA5XK2RIGu62RNMVjGFA&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=60751c8160454eb3\">Parenting in the Far North: Tackling Alaska&#8217;s child care crisis, thread Alaska CEO Stephanie Berglund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 9: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2024\/08\/09\/anchorages-hmoob-cultural-center-struggles-to-stay-open-as-child-care-crisis-continues\/\">Anchorage\u2019s Hmoob Cultural Center struggles to stay open as child care crisis continues<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 4:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/education\/2024\/08\/04\/alaska-child-care-study-shows-sizable-state-subsidy-gap\/\">Alaska child care study shows sizable state subsidy gap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 2:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2024\/08\/02\/new-anchorage-school-start-times-have-families-wondering-where-theyll-find-care-for-young-kids\/\">New Anchorage school start times have families wondering where they\u2019ll find care for young kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 29: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adn-ak.newsmemory.com\/?publink=163eb06b6_134d37d\">Alaska child care advocates hope for boost from new law<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 24:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2024\/05\/24\/alaska-lawmakers-pass-child-care-legislation-to-buoy-sector-in-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector \u2018in crisis\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsminer.com\/news\/politics\/child-care-bill-passes-house-heads-to-senate\/article_8177c400-d685-11ee-a1fb-8b9d3cd76ef0.html\">Child care bill passes House, heads to Senate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 28: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2024\/02\/28\/alaska-house-passes-bill-aimed-at-expanding-access-to-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska House passes bill aimed at expanding access to child care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 3:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2024\/02\/03\/stagnant-funding-for-alaskas-pre-k-programs-results-in-school-closure-instability-for-vulnerable-children-and-families\/\">Stagn<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2024\/02\/03\/stagnant-funding-for-alaskas-pre-k-programs-results-in-school-closure-instability-for-vulnerable-children-and-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2024\/02\/03\/stagnant-funding-for-alaskas-pre-k-programs-results-in-school-closure-instability-for-vulnerable-children-and-families\/\">nt funding results in Alaska pre-K school closure, instability for vulnerable children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 15: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/sponsored-content\/2024\/01\/04\/alaskas-longest-running-child-development-center-is-a-guiding-star-for-sustainable-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska\u2019s longest running child development center is a guiding star for sustainable child care<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details open><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>February 3:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2024\/02\/03\/stagnant-funding-for-alaskas-pre-k-programs-results-in-school-closure-instability-for-vulnerable-children-and-families\/\">Stagnant funding results in Alaska pre-K school closure, instability for vulnerable children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 15: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/sponsored-content\/2024\/01\/04\/alaskas-longest-running-child-development-center-is-a-guiding-star-for-sustainable-child-care\/\">Alaska\u2019s longest running child development center is a guiding star for sustainable child care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 15:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/sponsored-content\/2023\/12\/11\/want-to-start-a-child-care-center-in-alaska-this-organization-will-show-you-how\/?fbclid=IwAR0JZm04df_JNK6voYokr_s_p_lEu779V0AwdY0Hd0CiPsul_eMo8ubAjCA\">Want to start a child care center in Alaska? This organization will show you how.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 11:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2023\/12\/11\/alaska-child-care-task-force-finalizes-first-report-for-a-sector-in-crisis\/\">Alaska child care task force finalizes first report for a sector in crisis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 13:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/sponsored-content\/2023\/10\/11\/how-business-leaders-are-tackling-alaskas-child-care-crisis\/?fbclid=IwAR2Q1tVOas6jiEsSQudBPZqPXQdTzELCJ2atXgGYrTC4IR41BGVs7RHQX8E\">How business leaders are tackling Alaska\u2019s child care crisis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 27:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adn-ak.newsmemory.com\/?publink=32b660435_134ad33\">Alaska child care providers struggle to stay open as pandemic-era relief funds dry up<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 30:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsminer.com\/news\/local_news\/alaska-nonprofit-examines-ways-to-attract-child-care-workers\/article_97183fd2-45d6-11ee-97f1-db0568c72473.html\">Alaska nonprofit examines ways to attract child care workers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 27:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2023\/08\/26\/alaskas-business-advocates-call-for-making-child-care-a-priority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska\u2019s business advocates call for making child care a priority<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 21:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2023\/08\/21\/alaskas-child-care-crisis-is-hitting-foster-families-hard\/\">Alaska\u2019s child care crisis is hitting foster families especially hard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 16:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/covid19-resource-center\/child-care-news\/This%20is%20a%20critical%20time%20for%20Alaska%20to%20invest%20in%20child%20care%20and%20housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: This is a critical time for Alaska to invest in child care and housing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 8<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/08\/08\/alaskas-child-care-sector-is-in-crisis-but-market-conditions-are-great-for-small-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska\u2019s child care sector is in crisis, but market conditions are great for small entrepreneurs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 4:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2023\/08\/04\/small-exodus-of-doctors-leaves-central-kenai-peninsula-with-recruitment-rush-strains-on-care\/\">Small exodus of doctors leaves Central Kenai Peninsula with recruitment rush, strains on care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 25:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/07\/21\/more-grants-coming-to-stabilize-alaskas-fragile-child-care-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More grants coming to stabilize Alaska\u2019s fragile child care system&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 28:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2023\/06\/28\/new-state-child-care-task-force-paints-bleak-picture-of-alaskas-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New state child care task force faces bleak reality of Alaska\u2019s system<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 23:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/military\/2023\/06\/23\/military-in-alaska-struggles-with-constant-strain-of-child-care-shortage\/\">Military in Alaska struggles with \u2018constant strain\u2019 of child care shortage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 13:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/3521116-the-us-needs-a-major-federal-investment-in-child-care\/?_cldee=LJtbcGYhncokhWEdls8ITmzo5t4Cd811s0cTd4375skovD_ZKU7yej7a_ERJQS_H&amp;recipientid=contact-0cd6c05cdd8deb1194b100155d3b3c69-2f20cb430f44495083da3373418a8160&amp;utm_source=ClickDimensions&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Project%20Update%20%7C%20Early%20Childhood&amp;esid=a311bbfb-28f6-ec11-bb3d-0022481e9866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The US needs a major federal investment in child care<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 16<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2023\/05\/16\/talk-of-alaska-the-child-care-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk of Alaska: Child Care Crisis&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 12:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2023\/05\/12\/alaskas-childcare-crisis-alaska-insight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Insight Child Care (AKPM)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskapublic.org\/2023\/05\/08\/high-prices-and-lengthy-waitlists-how-alaskas-child-care-crisis-is-impacting-anchorage-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High prices and lengthy waitlists: How Alaska\u2019s child care crisis is impacting Anchorage families&nbsp;(AKPM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/program-intended-to-fund-the-opening-of-one-to-two-new-child-care-centers-in-juneau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City OKs funds to create startup child care grant program | Juneau Empire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newamerica.org\/new-practice-lab\/briefs\/state-and-local-care-infrastructure-federal-recovery-funding-arpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bolstering State and Local Care Infrastructure with Federal Recovery Funding (newamerica.org)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 26:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newamerica.org\/new-practice-lab\/briefs\/state-and-local-care-infrastructure-federal-recovery-funding-arpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New America: \u201cBolstering State and Local Care Infrastructure with Federal Recovery Funding here (thread is mentioned at the end of the article).&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 25:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/program-intended-to-fund-the-opening-of-one-to-two-new-child-care-centers-in-juneau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juneau Empire: \u201cCity OK&#8217;s funds to create startup child care grant program: Program intended to fund the opening of one to two new&nbsp; child care centers in Juneau.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 24:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/04\/24\/caught-in-the-middle-alaska-needs-more-child-care-to-aid-economic-recovery-but-facilities-are-pinched\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caught in the middle: Alaska needs more child care to aid economic recovery, but facilities are pinched<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 19:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2022\/04\/18\/opinion-our-workforce-problem-is-your-workforce-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: We work in child care in Alaska. Our workforce problem is your workforce problem<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/covid19-resource-center\/child-care-news\/We%20work%20in%20child%20care%20in%20Alaska.%20Our%20workforce%20problem%20is%20your%20workforce%20problem.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsminer.com\/opinion\/community_perspectives\/alaska-s-approach-to-child-care-has-never-been-sustainable\/article_554cd55c-d049-11ed-8c3d-2f6deb429cb1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: Alaska\u2019s approach to child care has never been sustainable<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 30<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/19thnews.org\/2023\/03\/day-care-waitlists-child-care-strain-parenting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day care waitlists are so long, moms are quitting their jobs or choosing to stop having kids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 22<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x4S-cUNXLcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senator Murkowski Testifies at US Senate HELP Hearing on Child Care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2022\/03\/18\/opinion-alaska-must-address-its-child-care-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: Alaska must address its child care crisis<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 9:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2023\/03\/09\/opinion-political-opposites-agree-proposition-14-will-boost-economy-help-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPINION: Political opposites agree \u2013 Proposition 14 will boost economy, help kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 7<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thread.myhubintranet.com\/intranetfiles\/content\/tabid\/intranet-files\/Departments%5CMarketing%5CAdvocacy\/Child%20Care%20is%20Key%20to%20COVID%20Recovery%20and%20Economic%20Growth%20March%203%202022.pdf?TabId=295822&amp;ModuleId=860164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thread Op-ed: Child Care is Key to&nbsp;&nbsp;Recovery and Economic Growth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 22:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2022\/02\/22\/child-care-covid-inequality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For low-income parents, no day care often means no pay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 19:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/politics\/alaska-legislature\/2023\/02\/19\/alaska-child-care-crisis-more-acute-than-ever-legislators-hear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADN: Alaska Child Care Crisis More Acute Than Ever, Legislators Hear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2022\/02\/02\/lack-childcare-keeping-alaska-families-out-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lack of child care keeping Alaska families out of the workforce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nov. 28:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/video\/2022\/11\/29\/lack-day-care-centers-anchorage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lack of Day Care Centers in Anchorage<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 8<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/08\/08\/alaskas-child-care-sector-is-in-crisis-but-market-conditions-are-great-for-small-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska\u2019s child care sector is in crisis, but market conditions are great for small entrepreneurs<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 25:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/07\/21\/more-grants-coming-to-stabilize-alaskas-fragile-child-care-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More grants coming to stabilize Alaska\u2019s fragile child care system&nbsp;<\/a>(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 13:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/3521116-the-us-needs-a-major-federal-investment-in-child-care\/?_cldee=LJtbcGYhncokhWEdls8ITmzo5t4Cd811s0cTd4375skovD_ZKU7yej7a_ERJQS_H&amp;recipientid=contact-0cd6c05cdd8deb1194b100155d3b3c69-2f20cb430f44495083da3373418a8160&amp;utm_source=ClickDimensions&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Project%20Update%20%7C%20Early%20Childhood&amp;esid=a311bbfb-28f6-ec11-bb3d-0022481e9866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The US needs a major federal investment in child care<\/a>&nbsp;(The Hill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 9:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/06\/09\/politics\/covid-19-vaccines-children-under-5-biden-plan\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biden administration lays out its plan for Covid-19 vaccinations for children under&nbsp;<\/a>(CNNPolitics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2022\/06\/07\/alaska-health-commissioner-announces-covid-emergency-order-will-end-in-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska health commissioner announces COVID emergency order will end in July<\/a>&nbsp;(NPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 26:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2022\/04\/26\/the-us-army-expands-benefits-for-soldiers-who-are-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The US Army expands benefits to soldiers who are parents<\/a>&nbsp;(NPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 24:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2022\/04\/24\/caught-in-the-middle-alaska-needs-more-child-care-to-aid-economic-recovery-but-facilities-are-pinched\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caught in the middle: Alaska needs more child care to aid economic recovery, but facilities are pinched<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 19:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2022\/04\/18\/opinion-our-workforce-problem-is-your-workforce-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: We work in child care in Alaska. Our workforce problem is your workforce problem<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/covid19-resource-center\/child-care-news\/We%20work%20in%20child%20care%20in%20Alaska.%20Our%20workforce%20problem%20is%20your%20workforce%20problem.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a>&nbsp;(Published by Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/labor.alaska.gov\/trends\/apr22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Economic Trends April 2022<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Department of Labor &amp; Workforce Development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 22<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x4S-cUNXLcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senator Murkowski Testifies at US Senate HELP Hearing on Child Care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2022\/03\/18\/opinion-alaska-must-address-its-child-care-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: Alaska must address its child care crisis<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 10:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2022\/03\/11\/assembly-is-exploring-how-best-use-next-round-covid-relief-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage Assembly is exploring how to best use next round of COVID relief funds&nbsp;<\/a>(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 7<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thread.myhubintranet.com\/intranetfiles\/content\/tabid\/intranet-files\/Departments%5CMarketing%5CAdvocacy\/Child%20Care%20is%20Key%20to%20COVID%20Recovery%20and%20Economic%20Growth%20March%203%202022.pdf?TabId=295822&amp;ModuleId=860164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thread Op-ed: Child Care is Key to&nbsp;&nbsp;Recovery and Economic Growth<\/a>&nbsp;(Published by Anchorage Daily News and the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/education.alaska.gov\/news\/releases\/2022\/3.2.22%20State%20Board%20Provisionally%20Approves%20UAA%20Early%20Childhood%20Education%20Program.pdf#:~:text=JUNEAU%20%E2%80%93Wednesday%20the%20State%20Board%20of%20Education%20and,teacher%20certification%2C%20assessment%20participation%20guidelines%2C%20and%20native%20languages.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Board Provisionally Approves UAA Early Childhood Education Program<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2022\/03\/02\/relief-dollars-on-the-way-for-alaskas-child-care-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Millions of relief dollars are finally on the way for Alaska\u2019s child care centers<\/a>&nbsp;(KTOO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 22:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2022\/02\/22\/child-care-covid-inequality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For low-income parents, no day care often means no pay<\/a>&nbsp;(The Washington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/child-care-challenges-keep-workers-sidelined\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care challenges keep workers sidelined<\/a>&nbsp;(Juneau Empire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 1<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2022\/02\/02\/lack-childcare-keeping-alaska-families-out-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lack of child care keeping Alaska families out of the workforce<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 1<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2022\/02\/02\/alaska-legislature-considers-comprehensive-reading-pre-k-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Legislature considers comprehensive reading, pre-K bills<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/report-61-of-alaskans-live-in-child-care-deserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report \u2013 61% of Alaskans live in child care deserts<\/a>&nbsp;(Juneau Empire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 26<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mustreadalaska.com\/anchorage-superintendent-tells-senate-finance-that-universal-pre-k-spending-will-improve-alaskas-low-reading-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage superintendent tells Senate Finance that \u2018universal pre-K\u2019 spending will improve Alaska\u2019s low reading scores<\/a>&nbsp;(Must Read Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/01\/20\/1074182352\/unvaccinated-young-kids-child-care-parents-omicron-disruptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents and caregivers of young children say they\u2019ve hit pandemic rock bottom<\/a>&nbsp;(NPR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nov. 3<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2021\/11\/03\/local-governments-steer-money-to-juneau-child-care-centers-struggling-to-find-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local governments steer money to Juneau child care centers struggling to find workers<\/a>&nbsp;(KTOO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 3<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/anchorage\/2021\/11\/03\/relief-excitement-and-some-anxiety-as-newly-eligible-alaska-children-receive-covid-19-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Relief, excitement and some anxiety as newly eligible Alaska children receive COVID-19 vaccine<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecordovatimes.com\/2021\/10\/29\/local-leaders-press-dunleavy-on-school-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local leaders press Dunleavy on school funding<\/a>&nbsp;(The Cordova Times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 28<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2021\/10\/28\/president-biden-announces-the-build-back-better-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">President Biden Announces the Build Back Better Framework&nbsp;<\/a>(The White House)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/10\/22\/alaska-child-care-providers-see-long-delays-monthly-payments-background-checks-after-state-cyberattack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska child care providers see long delays in monthly payments, background checks after state cyberattack<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2021\/10\/21\/alaska-scrambles-to-spend-nearly-100m-in-federal-child-care-relief-as-centers-close\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska scrambles to spend nearly $100M in federal child care relief as centers close<\/a>&nbsp;(KTOO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/10\/20\/1-in-3-working-families-is-struggling-to-find-the-child-care-they-desperately-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 in 3 working families is struggling to find the child care they desperately need<\/a>&nbsp;(NPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 6<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/10\/06\/parenting\/working-moms-coronavirus-child-care-shortage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moms Are Back to Work, But Child Care Resources Are \u2018Laughable\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;(New York Times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 27:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/an-ode-to-joy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An Ode to Joy \u2013 Longtime early childhood advocate retires<\/a>&nbsp;(Juneau Empire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 22:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2021\/09\/22\/alaska-will-greatly-benefit-from-historic-infrastructure-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska will greatly benefit from historic infrastructure bill<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/nation-world\/2021\/09\/19\/child-care-workers-are-quitting-rapidly-a-red-flag-for-the-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child-care workers are quitting rapidly, a red flag for the economy<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 7<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/09\/07\/anchorage-business-owners-fear-worker-burnout-as-hiring-struggles-persist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage business owners fear worker burnout as hiring struggles persist<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 17<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hWytJ3j560M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents struggle to find child care as school begins<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soldemedianochenews.org\/anchoragersquos-programs-to-help-the-hispanic-population.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage Programs to Help the Hispanic Population<\/a>&nbsp;(Sol De Medianoche)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsminer.com\/business\/the-business-of-early-childhood-care\/article_58bc2788-fc7e-11eb-b157-6f12671bcb62.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The business of early childhood care<\/a>&nbsp;(Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 14<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/education\/2021\/08\/13\/many-anchorage-families-are-scrambling-to-find-child-care-as-the-school-year-begins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many Anchorage families are scrambling to find child care as the school year begins<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 10<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/08\/09\/the-challenge-of-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk of Alaska \u2013 The challenge of child care<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 2<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2021\/08\/02\/child-care-is-key-in-alaskas-transition-to-a-vibrant-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care is key in Alaska\u2019s transition to a vibrant economy<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN, Op-ed by Board President Elena Romerdahl)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/07\/20\/childcare-staffing-shortage-making-it-hard-parents-go-back-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childcare staffing shortage making it hard for parents to go back to work<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/07\/16\/labor-shortage-forcing-anchorage-youth-organization-pull-programs-more-than-dozen-local-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Labor shortage forcing Anchorage youth organization to offer fewer childcare programs at local schools this year<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 13<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/07\/13\/alaskas-child-care-sector-essential-to-economic-recovery-is-struggling-to-find-workers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska\u2019s child care sector, essential to economic recovery, is struggling to find workers<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 12<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/07\/13\/too-many-jobs-not-enough-people-panel-focuses-impacts-workforce-shortage-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Too many jobs, not enough people: Panel focuses on impacts of workforce shortage in Alaska<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 25<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/blog\/congressional-child-care-champions-release-bold-legislative-proposals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Congressional Child Care Champions Release Bold Legislative Proposals<\/a>&nbsp;(Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 23<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EhrkwyZeHqc&amp;t=34s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Families Post-Pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 11<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/earlylearningnation.com\/2021\/06\/opinion-would-you-like-fries-with-that\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Would You Like Fries with That? How Low Wages Exploit America\u2019s Child Care Workforce and Undermine its Future<\/a>&nbsp;(Early Learning Nation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 6<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2021\/06\/06\/as-parents-return-to-work-child-care-providers-want-a-more-sustainable-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As parents return to work, child care providers want a more sustainable model<\/a>&nbsp;(KTOO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 24<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanprogress.org\/issues\/early-childhood\/reports\/2021\/05\/24\/499825\/growing-economy-affordable-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Growing the Economy Through Affordable Child Care<\/a>&nbsp;(Center for American Progress)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/05\/18\/whats-the-impact-of-cdcs-no-masks-guidance-on-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What\u2019s the impact of CDC\u2019s no-masks guidance on kids?<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/05\/18\/healthy-living-advice-to-improve-childrens-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Living: Advice to improve children\u2019s mental health<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 17<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/nation-world\/2021\/05\/17\/child-cash-benefit-payments-will-begin-hitting-millions-of-parents-bank-accounts-july-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child cash benefit payments will begin hitting millions of parents\u2019 bank accounts July 15<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 14<\/strong>: Op-Ed:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2021\/05\/13\/the-child-care-workforce-is-key-to-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The child care workforce is key to recovery<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/05\/09\/business\/child-care-infrastructure-biden.html?smid=em-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policymakers Used to Ignore Child Care. Then Came the Pandemic.<\/a>&nbsp;(New York Times)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>May 11<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyeonearlyeducation.org\/2021\/05\/11\/child-care-is-infrastructure-a-new-york-times-article\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Care is infrastructure<\/a>&nbsp;(Eye on Early Education)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 30<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.alaska.gov\/newsroom\/2021\/04\/30\/governor-dunleavy-ends-alaska-covid-19-emergency-declaration-signs-house-bill-76\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Governor Dunleavy Ends Alaska COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Signs House Bill 76<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 26<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/04\/26\/democrats-outline-care-infrastructure-plan-with-paid-leave-and-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democrats outline \u2018care infrastructure\u2019 plan, with paid leave and child care<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 26<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/04\/25\/doing-right-by-kids-how-to-pay-for-quality-early-childhood-education-at-a-scale-we-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doing right by kids: How to pay for quality early childhood education at a scale we need?<\/a>&nbsp;(Hometown Alaska \u2013 APRN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 22:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/AKDHSS\/2021\/04\/22\/file_attachments\/1766731\/DHSS_PressRelease_DPA-VCC_20210422.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Virtual Call Center reduces processing time for Alaskans seeking public assistance<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbizmag.com\/industry\/nonprofits\/2021-thread-awards-recipients-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021&nbsp;<strong>thread<\/strong>&nbsp;Awards Recipients Announced<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Business Monthly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2021\/04\/20\/child-care-is-essential-to-rebuilding-alaskas-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care is essential to rebuilding Alaska\u2019s economy<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/omb.alaska.gov\/ombfiles\/22_budget\/PDFs\/ARP%20Direct%20Agency%20Grant%20Detail_4.16.2021_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about funding Items in the Governor\u2019s American Rescue Plan package<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 23<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/03\/23\/federal-dollars-could-be-a-gamechanger-for-alaska-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal dollars could be \u2018game changer\u2019 for Alaska families<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 22<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2021\/03\/22\/alaska-educators-breathing-sigh-of-relief-as-hundreds-of-millions-of-federal-dollars-roll-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska educators breathe sigh of relief as hundreds of millions of federal dollars roll in<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/03\/18\/despite-billions-in-relief-advocates-say-more-needs-to-be-done-to-fix-the-child-care-crisis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billions of COVID relief dollars are going to child care. Here\u2019s why advocates say more needs to be done to fix the crisis<\/a>&nbsp;(CNBC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 14<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2021\/03\/14\/alaska-will-get-a-massive-injection-of-money-from-the-covid-19-aid-bill-heres-where-itll-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska will get a massive injection of money from the COVID-19 aid bill. Here\u2019s where it\u2019ll go<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.alaska.gov\/newsroom\/2021\/03\/09\/dunleavy-announces-covid-19-vaccine-available-to-all-alaskans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunleavy Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Available to All Alaskans<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 25<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2021\/02\/23\/tell-us-about-being-a-working-mother-in-alaska-during-the-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tell us about being a working mother in Alaska during the pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 24<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/02\/24\/child-care-workers-among-the-one-of-the-lowest-paid-occupations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many child-care workers don\u2019t earn a living wage\u2014and that was the case even before the pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(CNBC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 24<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U_PA0NwfQiE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Current State of America\u2019s Child Care Industry<\/a>&nbsp;(Bipartisan Policy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 4<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDailyShow\/status\/1357389347272687620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America\u2019s childcare crisis: how it unfairly puts the burden on women, how the U.S. stacks up against other countries, and the one time in history the government subsidized day care.<\/a>&nbsp;(The Daily Show)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 27<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/blog\/what-president-bidens-american-rescue-plan-could-mean-for-child-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What President Biden\u2019s American Rescue Plan Could Mean for Child Care<\/a>&nbsp;(Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 26<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2021\/01\/26\/gov-dunleavy-introduces-bill-to-extend-covid-19-disaster-emergency-declaration-until-the-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov. Dunleavy introduces bill to extend COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until the Fall<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cscce.berkeley.edu\/ece-is-in-crisis-biden-can-intervene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Care and Education is in Crisis: Biden Can Intervene<\/a>&nbsp;(Center for the Study of Child Care Employment \u2013 Berkeley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbizmag.com\/industry\/nonprofits\/thread-awards-additional-940000-in-covid-19-support-to-child-care-statewide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>thread<\/strong>&nbsp;Awards Additional $940,000 in COVID-19 Support to Child Care Statewide<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Business Monthly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 13<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/education\/2021\/01\/13\/soldotna-teachers-hope-a-return-to-in-school-classes-will-help-bridge-a-distance-learning-divide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soldotna teachers hope a return to in-school classes will help bridge a distance-learning divide<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 11<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/2021\/01\/12\/4-anchorage-mayoral-candidates-attend-forum-on-child-and-family-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four Anchorage mayoral candidates attend forum on child and family issues<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska\u2019s News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan. 11<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/nation-world\/2021\/01\/09\/how-to-get-a-small-business-loan-from-the-new-284-billion-ppp-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get a small business loan from the new $284 billion PPP program<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dec. 27<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/12\/27\/heres-what-to-expect-as-alaska-continues-to-roll-out-covid-19-vaccines-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s what to expect as Alaska continues to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/12\/21\/covid-relief-child-care-10-billion-dollars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Congress proposes $10 billion in relief for the child-care industry, but advocates say it\u2019s only a \u2018down payment\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;(CNBC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/senate\/531223-congress-passes-23t-coronavirus-relief-government-funding-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Congress passes $2.3T coronavirus relief, government funding deal<\/a>&nbsp;(The Hill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/health\/2020\/12\/20\/covid-vaccine-front-line-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Front-line essential workers and adults 75 and over should be next to get the coronavirus vaccine, a CDC advisory group says<\/a>&nbsp;(Washington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/earlylearningnation.com\/2020\/12\/the-other-child-care-crisis-no-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Other Child Care Crisis: No Staff<\/a>&nbsp;(Early Learning Nation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 7<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/12\/07\/officials-expect-anchorages-cares-act-money-to-dry-up-by-the-end-of-the-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Officials expect Anchorage\u2019s CARES Act money to dry up by the end of the month<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec. 4<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90581275\/why-flexibility-may-be-the-least-helpful-thing-a-company-could-offer-a-working-parent-right-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why \u201cflexibility\u201d may be the last helpful thing companies can offer working parents right now<\/a>&nbsp;(FastCompany)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 30<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskasnewssource.com\/app\/2020\/11\/30\/alaska-joins-several-us-states-calling-on-congress-to-pass-cares-act-funding-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska joins several US states calling on Congress to pass CARES Act funding extension<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Source)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/anchorage\/2020\/11\/29\/anchorages-modified-hunker-down-begins-tuesday-heres-a-look-at-whats-changing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage\u2019s modified \u2018hunker-down\u2019 begins Tuesday. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s changing<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 12<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/11\/12\/gov-dunleavy-calls-virus-escalation-an-imminent-threat-as-alaska-reports-478-new-covid-19-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov. Dunleavy deems virus escalation an \u2018imminent threat\u2019 as Alaska reports 478 new COVID-19 cases<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nov. 6<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/11\/06\/gov-dunleavy-implores-alaskans-to-step-up-virus-vigilance-in-announcing-new-emergency-declaration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov. Dunleavy implores Alaskans to step up virus vigilance as he renews emergency declaration<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/daycare-centers-are-very-low-risk-for-covid-19-transmission-study-says-11602699914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day-Care Centers Are Very Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission, Study Says<\/a>&nbsp;(The Wall Street Journal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oct. 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/women-are-not-ok-coronavirus-career_n_5f7cdfb2c5b61229a058bd08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women Are Not OK \u2013 Pressures of Parenting in a Pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(Huffington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 16<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/earlysuccess.org\/ChildCareRoadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alliance for Early Success Released New Policy Roadmap for Transforming Post-Pandemic Child Care<\/a>&nbsp;(Alliance for Early Success)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/letters\/2020\/09\/09\/letter-thanks-for-supporting-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letter: Thanks for supporting child care<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 8<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/nation-world\/2020\/09\/08\/hopes-fading-for-coronavirus-deal-as-congress-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOP proposes \u2018targeted\u2019 virus aid, but Democrats say it\u2019s not enough<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept. 1<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/blog\/what-the-houses-fy2021-funding-includes-for-child-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What the House\u2019s FY21 funding includes for child care<\/a>&nbsp;(Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 31<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/blogs\/congress-blog\/politics\/514460-child-care-has-always-been-essential-to-our-economy-lets-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care has always been essential to our economy \u2013 let\u2019s start treating it that way<\/a>&nbsp;(The Hill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 31<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/docs\/COVID-19\/Assembly_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage Assembly transitions website to serve as one-stop shop for all Coronavirus relief fund information<\/a>&nbsp;(MOA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 28<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2020-08-28\/few-preschoolers-catch-coronavirus-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preschoolers are mask-licking germ bombs \u2013 yet few catch the coronavirus, data show<\/a>&nbsp;(LA Times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 27<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2020\/08\/26\/we-cant-reopen-alaska-without-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: We can\u2019t reopen Alaska without child care<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 23<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/2020\/08\/24\/programs-available-to-provide-supervision-to-virtual-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programs available to provide supervision to virtual learners<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskacf.org\/blog\/cnrf-round-one-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The first round of grants from the Coronavirus Nonprofit Relief Fund has been awarded!<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Community Foundation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/blog\/parents-and-employers-pay-the-price-covid-19-erodes-the-child-care-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents &amp; employers pay the price: COVID-19 erodes child care systems<\/a>&nbsp;(Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/stories\/2020\/08\/parents-juggle-work-and-child-care-during-pandemic.html?utm_campaign=20200818msacos1ccstors&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents Juggle Work and Child Care During Pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(United States Census Bureau)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/2020\/08\/08\/even-with-state-grants-in-hand-small-businesses-worry-about-long-lean-winter-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Even with state grants in hand, small businesses worry about \u2018long, lean winter\u2019 ahead<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 8<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2020\/08\/07\/preserving-alaskas-long-term-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preserving Alaska\u2019s long-term economy<\/a>&nbsp;(Gov. Dunleavy op-ed) (ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 5<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homernews.com\/news\/kpbsd-to-require-face-coverings-board-oks-raise-for-school-nurses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to require face covering<\/a>&nbsp;(Homer News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 4<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/2020\/08\/04\/juneau-school-district-set-to-reopen-with-online-only-classes-on-aug-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juneau School District set to reopen with online-only classes on Aug. 24<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug. 2<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/2020\/08\/03\/applications-open-for-anchorage-childcare-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applications open for Anchorage child care grants<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 31<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/07\/31\/897164159\/what-are-parents-doing-for-child-care-here-are-3-options-with-trade-offs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Are Parents Doing For Child Care? Here Are 3 Options (With Trade-Offs)<\/a>&nbsp;(NPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/07\/29\/house-passes-bailout-for-child-care-industry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House passes set of bills that give child care industry a more than $60 billion bailout<\/a>&nbsp;(CNBC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 28<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/2020\/07\/29\/mat-su-borough-school-district-holds-an-informational-meeting-at-houston-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mat-Su Borough School District holds an informational meeting at Houston High School<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 23<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/magazine\/2020\/07\/23\/child-care-crisis-pandemic-economy-impact-women-380412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How the child care crisis will distort the economy for a generation<\/a>&nbsp;(Politico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 23<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/anchorage\/2020\/07\/23\/a-guide-to-anchorages-new-restrictions-on-bars-restaurants-entertainment-facilities-and-gatherings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A guide to Anchorage\u2019s new restrictions on bars, restaurants, entertainment facilities and gatherings<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 9<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/education\/2020\/07\/09\/anchorage-school-district-will-likely-start-with-in-person-classes-just-2-days-a-week-but-soon-change-to-5-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage School District will likely start with in-person classes just 2 days a week but soon change to 5 days<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 3<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2020\/07\/03\/big-factor-holding-back-us-economic-recovery-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The big factor holding back the U.S. economic recovery: Child care<\/a>&nbsp;(Washington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 2<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/07\/02\/business\/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.html?fbclid=IwAR1gLmGkDvq8SllKGgeE6sOVAc-gQf5HaXW3cBC4N53_V15ByMPnZeEbqyk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the COVID-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or&nbsp; Job. You Can\u2019t Have Both<\/a>&nbsp;(New York Times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/preventepidemics.org\/covid19\/resources\/school-reopening-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reopening America\u2019s Schools: A Public Health Approach<\/a>&nbsp;(Prevent Epidemics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 24<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/anchorage\/2020\/06\/23\/anchorage-assembly-approves-215-million-package-for-pandemic-related-economic-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage Assembly approves $21.5 million for pandemic-related economic relief<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 22<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/coronavirus-is-pushing-the-us-child-care-industry-to-the-brink-of-collapse-advocates\/ar-BB15QxDh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coronavirus is pushing the US child care industry to the brink of collapse<\/a>&nbsp;(ABC News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/content\/news\/105-million-in-Cares-Act-funding-to-be-added-to---571377851.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska child care providers to receive an additonal $10.5 million in CARES Act funding<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/06\/19\/state-announces-more-money-for-alaska-child-care-providers-after-uncertainty-over-pandemic-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State announces more money for Alaska child care providers after uncertainty over pandemic funding<\/a>&nbsp;(ADN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/06\/18\/childcare-providers-say-theyre-falling-through-the-cracks-without-pandemic-recovery-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care providers say they\u2019re falling through the cracks without pandemic recovery aid<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffyf.org\/working-families-are-losing-access-to-child-care-as-providers-struggle-to-stay-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Families are Losing Access to Child Care as Providers Struggle to Stay Open<\/a>&nbsp;(First Five Years Fund)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/content\/news\/Many-Alaska-child-care-providers-find-themselves-on-the-brink-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic-571280681.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many Alaska child care providers find themselves on the brink during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 3<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?v=699621647468362&amp;ref=watch_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expert Q&amp;A: Summer Child Care in Alaska<\/a>&nbsp;(KTVA on Facebook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 3<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktva.com\/story\/42210012\/child-care-group-petitions-for-more-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care group petitions for more support<\/a>&nbsp;(KTVA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 28<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/05\/28\/as-parents-head-back-to-work-childcare-providers-are-struggling-to-meet-demand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As parents head back to work, child care providers are struggling to meet demands<\/a>&nbsp;(APM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 26<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/content\/news\/Juneau-Assembly-may-approve-1M-for-child-care-providers-570766631.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juneau Assembly May Approve $1M for Juneau Child Care Providers<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 22<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelily.com\/i-had-to-choose-being-a-mother-with-no-child-care-or-summer-camps-women-are-being-edged-out-of-the-workforce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">With no child care or summer camps, women are being edged out of the workforce<\/a>&nbsp;(The Lily)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/05\/21\/read-the-full-text-of-the-state-of-alaskas-guidance-for-phases-3-and-4-of-reopening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the Full Text of the State of Alaska\u2019s Guidance for Phase 3 and 4<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2020\/05\/20\/pandemic-upended-child-care-it-could-be-devastating-working-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The pandemic upended child care. It could be devastating for women<\/a>&nbsp;(The Washington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/05\/20\/opinion\/child-day-care-coronavirus.html?referringSource=articleShare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your day care probably won\u2019t survive the Coronavirus<\/a>&nbsp;(New York Times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktuu.com\/content\/news\/Childcare-capacity-lags-as-Alaskans-return-to-work-570581771.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childcare capacity lags as Alaskans return to work<\/a>&nbsp;(KTUU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/05\/15\/as-alaskas-economy-begins-to-reopen-anchorage-officials-say-the-city-is-facing-a-childcare-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As Alaska\u2019s economy begins to reopen, Anchorage officials say the city is facing a childcare shortage<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 13<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/05\/13\/alaska-child-care-providers-will-soon-get-federal-and-state-aid-but-the-money-wont-last-long\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska child care providers will soon get federal and state aid, but the money won\u2019t last long<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 12<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/05\/12\/no-sharing-no-high-fives-some-alaska-summer-camps-are-preparing-to-reopen-under-new-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some Alaska summer camps prepare to reopen with new rules, reduced capacity<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska Public Media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 12<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.alaska.gov\/newsroom\/2020\/05\/12\/dunleavy-commits-funds-to-alaska-child-care-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Governor Dunleavey commits funds to Alaska child care providers<\/a>&nbsp;(State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 12<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cscce.berkeley.edu\/child-care-teachers-are-essential-workers-lets-treat-them-that-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child care teachers are essential workers \u2013 let\u2019s treat them that way<\/a>&nbsp;(Center for the Study of Child Care Employment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 10<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/opinions\/2020\/05\/10\/our-economy-wont-recover-without-child-care-reform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opinion: Our economy won\u2019t recover without child care reform<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 2<\/strong><strong>4<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/coming-child-care-crisis-coronavirus-covid-19_n_5ea1fab4c5b6bb28aa34b642?ncid=APPLENEWS00001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">After Coronavirus, Nearly Half Of The Day Care Centers In The U.S. Could Be Gone<\/a>&nbsp;(Huffington Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 20<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/anchorage\/2020\/04\/20\/alaska-day-cares-critical-during-the-coronavirus-crisis-are-endangered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska day cares, critical during the coronavirus crisis, are endangered<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 15<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/nation-world\/2020\/04\/15\/cdc-fema-have-created-a-plan-to-reopen-america-heres-what-it-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC, FEMA have created a plan to reopen America. Here\u2019s what it says<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 29<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/akhouse.org\/2020\/03\/29\/alaska-legislature-approves-funding-for-covid-19-response-passes-capital-and-operating-budgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Legislature approves funding for COVID-19 response, passes capital and operating budgets<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska House Majority)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 21<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/03\/21\/without-clear-guidance-child-care-providers-make-tough-choices-on-whether-to-close-or-stay-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Without clear guidance, child care providers make tough choices<\/a>&nbsp;(APM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 19<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktoo.org\/2020\/03\/19\/with-school-closures-keeping-kids-home-alaska-families-scramble-to-work-and-care-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">With school closures keeping kids home, Alaska families scramble to work and care for children<\/a>&nbsp;(KTOO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 18<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2020\/03\/18\/alaska-news-nightly-wed-mar-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage\u2019s child care options are uncertain<\/a>&nbsp;(Alaska News Nightly) (at 13:15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 17<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/alaska-news\/2020\/03\/18\/without-mandate-to-close-alaska-child-care-providers-face-tough-choices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Without mandate to close, Alaska child care providers face tough choices<\/a>&nbsp;(Anchorage Daily News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 10<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/tomcopelandblog.com\/how-should-family-child-care-providers-respond-to-the-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Should Family Child Care Providers Respond to the Coronavirus?<\/a>&nbsp;(Tom Copeland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 28<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamberfoundation.org\/reports\/untapped-potential-economic-impact-childcare-breakdowns-us-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Untapped Potential: Economic Impact of Childcare Breakdowns on U.S. States<\/a>&nbsp;(U.S. Chamber of Commerce)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":27383,"parent":28161,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31760","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>News &amp; 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