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Men made up 44% of claims for paid family leave to bond with a new child in fiscal year 2024, compared to only 18% in 2005.

California está haciendo que el kínder transicional esté disponible para todos los niños de 4 años. Entonces, ¿qué es y cómo sabes si es adecuado para tu hijo y tu familia?

California needs a lot more teachers and aides to fill transitional kindergarten classrooms, but advocates say early childhood educators who have the experience and desire to step into those jobs are deterred by the state’s credentialing system.

The LAist education team this year worked to bring nuance to difficulties the state faces, and shine a light on solutions that can fly under the radar. Here's some of what we learned along the way.

Starting in January, California will increase leave payments for workers caring for a new child or a sick family member.

The program is aimed at serving low-income families, but the district is opening it up to other families because of low enrollment.

Kids might not be the most efficient sous chefs, but having them be part of the kitchen can be an enriching learning experience to learn about family traditions.

Health officials say virus levels could increase after the holidays.

The district was fined over $8 million for some of its schools having too many students per class and not enough adults per student in the 2022-23 school year.

California families spent an average of nearly $20,000 on infant care in 2021. How could a second Trump presidency affect early education and family leave?