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In focus / Teaching & learning

Child care and pre-K measures won big in midterms

The “blue wave” that swept Democrats into office across the country was accompanied by notable wins on measures that would provide additional funding for child care and prekindergarten.  Several newly elected officials...

Reporting by Hechinger Report · November 7, 2026Read the original reporting ↗
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