California Assemblyman Impressed Following Tour of LAUP Classrooms

Montessori Academy of La Puente recently played host to Assemblyman Edward Hernandez (D-57th District), who visited two LAUP classrooms and was impressed by the quality of education that the children are receiving at the site.

Preparing Children for a Smooth Transition From Preschool to Kindergarten

About 125 LAUP providers recently attended LAUP's Transition and Articulation Series 2 training workshop, during which staff presented valuable facts and resources on what providers can do in and outside the classroom to better prepare their preschoolers for kindergarten.

LAUP Provider Network Meeting Offers Useful Information

About 170 people attended LAUP's Provider Network Meeting on March 16 in Carson, where they received valuable updates and information aimed at helping them run successful operations at their preschools.

Nomination Deadline for Los Angeles County Preschool Teacher of the Year Award Extended to March 27

Do you know of a hardworking preschool teacher who goes above and beyond to educate and better prepare children for kindergarten? If so, why not nominate them for LAUP's second annual "Preschool Teacher of the Year" award? You now have more time to do so, as the deadline has been extended to March 27.

LAUP Kids and Providers Perform on Stage With Singer Charlotte Diamond

"I am a Pizza...," singer Charlotte Diamond sang recently to hundreds of children at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Several LAUP providers were invited by Charlotte's Producer to bring their students to the show.

Legislative Update

LAUP Helps to Introduce Preschool Friendly Legislation in Sacramento

There is a growing consensus among state policymakers that preschool is an important investment to make. Within the Early Childhood Education field, it is well known that a large percentage of California’s children simply do not have access to a preschool classroom. Yet, among policymakers, there is a lot of confusion about how many children are being shut out.

In the News

Big Changes in Store for Pre-K Education in President's 2010 Budget

President Barack Obama's fiscal year 2010 budget appears to have some big changes in the works for pre-kindergarten programs.

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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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