Nominations Sought for Los Angeles County Preschool Teacher of the Year Award

Nominations are being sought for current teachers to be considered for a "Preschool Teacher of the Year Award" that will be given to five outstanding educators who instruct preschool students in Los Angeles County.

LAUP Campaign Increases Preschool Enrollment in Long Beach

As part of efforts to increase preschool enrollment, LAUP recently launched a successful advertising campaign in the Long Beach area, targeting parents who are considering preschool for their children to better prepare them for school.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of New LAUP Preschool in Long Beach

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, to celebrate the opening of Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool in Long Beach, a new preschool that will provide more than 100 children with a high-quality preschool education.

Community Conference on Early Childhood Issues

If you're interested in learning more about California's investment in Early Childhood Education, and what is being done to ensure that our children are better prepared for school, then consider attending an important conference on Jan. 31.

In the News

Obama Cites Importance of Education in His Inaugural Address

President Barack Obama cited the shortcomings of the nation's schools as one part of the broader economic crisis, and called on Americans to come together to tackle the country's challenges in a spirit of public service and personal accountability.

Legislative Update

With President Barack Obama's recent inauguration comes important news out of Washington, D.C. Obama's support for early childhood education was well documented during his campaign, and such support has continued through his transition and the early days of his administration.

Toys: Tools for Learning

Did you know that through toys, children learn about their world, themselves and others. Choosing toys that appeal to your children and foster their learning will help you make their early years count. Toys can teach children to: