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Minnesota eyes new approach to understand kids heading into kindergarten

Minnesota eyes new approach to understand kids heading into kindergarten

The Minnesota Department of Education plans to pilot a new observation-based kindergarten assessment this fall focused on how 4- and 5-year-olds communicate, problem-solve and play.
by Kyra Miles

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MPR News launches ‘Footnotes’ service for caregivers of young children

MPR News launches ‘Footnotes’ service for caregivers of young children

MPR News is excited to announce the launch of its new messaging club, Footnotes. This service provides early childhood news updates and essential information about children aged 0-5 for their caregivers.
by Kyra Miles

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Advocates launch Minnesota campaign for universal free childcare

Advocates launch Minnesota campaign for universal free childcare

Leaders of Childcare for All, a project of Faith in Minn., say they’re on a mission to build their ranks and press lawmakers for better pay for early childhood educators and more affordable and accessible childcare.
by Kyra Miles

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Strengthening support for foster youth in Minnesota

Strengthening support for foster youth in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about some of the challenges foster youth face in Minnesota and what they need to feel seen, heard, valued and cared for.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Inside the U’s baby science research lab, a look at how the world learns  

Inside the U’s baby science research lab, a look at how the world learns  

The University of Minnesota Child Brain and Perception Lab explores how infants and toddlers make sense of the people around them. MPR News spent a day recently at the lab watching one of the “pilot babies” discover their world.
by Kyra Miles

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1 in 3 Minnesota childcare providers can’t pay themselves, survey finds

A new survey from First Children’s Finance and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shows that 2024 improvements in enrollment and business sustainability in the Minnesota childcare business sector have stopped or regressed.
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Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
by Angela Davis, Elizabeth Shockman and Cari Dwyer

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More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

Sahan’s analysis of court records and federal deportation data represents the most thorough accounting yet of the Minnesota children detained during “Operation Metro Surge.”

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Drownings drive new safety effort for Minnesota kids with autism

Drownings drive new safety effort for Minnesota kids with autism

Fay Jede created Waeys Water Safety Foundation to honor her son who drowned after wandering from his home in 2024. She hopes to support mothers, especially in the East African community, with scholarships and information on water safety and kids with autism.
by Kyra Miles

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