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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.
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.
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Exploring the So-Called Child Care Cliff With New LAist Early Childhood Education Reporter Elly Yu
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