Elly Yu
Senior Reporter, Early Childhood
(she/her)
I cover critical issues facing kids and their families, from housing to health to childcare. Research has shown that the early years of a child’s life are a crucial time – how can we ensure that the youngest Angelenos are set up to thrive?
Before taking on the early childhood beat, I was on LAist’s investigative team, where my reporting propelled changes in state law. My work has been recognized by the Sacramento Press Club, and has been a finalist for IRE and Gerald Loeb awards.
I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, and am excited to be reporting in a place I call home. Before coming to LAist, I worked at NPR stations in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., where my focus was on healthcare, immigration and state politics.
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An environmental advocacy group is suing the US government over its decision not to list the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act. -
The billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder donated to more than 20 nonprofits in Southern California as part of an open contest nationwide.
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Starting next year, California will set up trust funds for kids in low-income families who lost a parent to COVID. The state doesn’t know who all those kids are, though.
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Officials say the new platform will be a one-stop shop for information about student grades, attendance and performance.
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City councilmembers voted to request proposals from private companies, county governments, and other third parties in a tense, hours-long meeting.
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The city council will discuss third-party options. Some worry this could lead to a decline in quality.
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Two Southern California lawmakers are trying to make kindergarten mandatory, even after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed similar legislation in 2022.
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Clocks spring forward on Sunday, meaning we'll lose an hour of sleep. Here are some tips for parents of young kids to help them adjust.
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Bow Wizzle, voiced by rapper Snoop Dogg, teaches kids how to breathe through stress in his children's animated series on YouTube.
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If the U.S. Senate passes a bill to expand the Child Tax Credit, more than 2 million children in California could benefit.
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