LAUP Launches Public Awareness Campaign on TV and Radio

LAUP has launched a public awareness campaign on Los Angeles PBS affiliate KCET-TV, which includes three 30-second segments highlighting the organization and the benefits of a preschool education.

LAUP Providers Learn More About Marketing and Business Practices

Nearly 40 preschool administrators and staff members recently attended two LAUP training sessions, where they received valuable information that will assist them in increasing enrollment, as well as how to manage the business aspects while running a high-quality preschool.

New LAUP Preschool in Long Beach Celebrates Grand Opening

Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool in Long Beach celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 30 during a ceremony attended by more than 100 people including parents, preschool staff, LAUP officials and community VIPs.

Legislative Update

UPDATE: Federal Stimulus Bill Includes Funding for Early Childhood Education

Stimulus Plan Addendum: This is an update to the article distributed this morning. Significant funding changes have already been made to the Senate bill and we wanted to make sure our audience had the most current news.

On Jan. 28, the House of Representatives passed economic recovery legislation (HR 1) with significant new funding for Head Start, Early Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). Originally, the Senate considered a version of the economic recovery plan (S 336), which included even greater federal investments in early childhood education. However, negotiations over the size and scope of the bill have resulted in reductions to the proposed early childhood education spending increases.

In the News

Education Aid in Federal Stimulus Package Gets Senate Panel's Nod

School districts, colleges, and early-childhood programs would receive some $125 billion in one-time emergency aid under legislation aimed at jump-starting the sluggish economy, agreed to by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Jan. 28.

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

LAUP is accepting nominations from current teachers who wish 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.

Support LAUP and Make a Difference in a Child's Life

LAUP is committed to making high-quality preschools accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County. Here are 10 reasons why LAUP needs your support to help expand preschool attendance in Los Angeles County:

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