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We Have A New Early Childhood Reporter
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LAist has a new early childhood reporter. Elly Yu will now be covering issues facing the youngest Californians and their families. And if you’re a parent or work with young children, she wants to hear from you.
From Elly: I've been at LAist for almost four years as an investigative reporter. I still plan to use my investigative skills on this beat, and welcome your tips, so I always have that lens on when I’m reporting.
As we know, these early years are a really critical time in a child’s life. Their brains are exploding with new things and experiences. Researchers have shown just how much a child’s early experiences can really affect a child’s health and behavior later in life.
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But it’s also at this age where inequities can start. I’ll be looking at policies affecting childcare, children’s health and development, the expansion of transitional kindergarten, maternal health — and basically anything that has to do with children under 5 and their caregivers.
I see this childhood beat, much like I see the early childhood itself, as pretty limitless. So send me your ideas and experiences. I’d love to hear from you.
Hear Elly on AirTalk:
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Exploring the So-Called Child Care Cliff With New LAist Early Childhood Education Reporter Elly Yu
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