Posted on 12/09/15 by Amelia Hayes
The affordability of childcare for low-income families is receiving deserved attention, but costs are so high that the ability to pay for high-quality care is a middle-class problem as well.
It’s good to see more focus on early childhood development. Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish has proposed investing $10 million in pre-kindergarten programs, while Cleveland news organizations are teaming up on a year-long project exploring the importance of the first 2,000 days of a child’s life.
With regard to childcare, however, our public policies remain weak.
Policy Matters has written several reports, including Childcare cliffs, canyons and cracks, which explores how Ohio’s childcare... read more
Posted on 09/09/15 by Amelia Hayes
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t suffer from asthma. I would run and play with other kids during recess for about 10 minutes and then immediately need an inhaler or breathing treatment. Living... read more
Posted on 06/11/15 by Amelia Hayes
Ohio’s 12 food banks serve more than 2 million of our neighbors every year, addressing a critical need. But food aid has been cut in Ohio. Also, Ohio’s bad economy should qualify us for a... read more
Posted on 04/22/15 by Amelia Hayes in Work & Wages
The TPP stands for the Trans Pacific Partnership, a deal that is being negotiated between 12 countries, including the United States. If you’re worried about what NAFTA has done to the United States, you should... read more