Industry POV

Why Washington DC’s proposed childcare cuts will hurt teachers

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Any parent of young children knows that the child care sector is struggling. The search for care is beset by long waitlists, staffing shortages, and high fees. Amid this dark landscape, Washington, D.C. has stood out as a beacon, investing tens of millions of dollars into building up a child care system that works. All of … Read more

Why Google ended their on-site childcare

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Google and General Mills have a collective market capitalization of more than $2 trillion. The companies share something else in common: In January, they both announced they are closing their on-site childcare centers. The situations are not identical: In Google’s case, the closures were part of a broader set of cost-cutting measures; while General Mills’ … Read more