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The Las Vegas area ranks second to last, behind only Honolulu, Hawaii, in a newly-released report published by Thomas B. Fordham Institute of the 50 "best and worst" largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. for "school quality."

Early childhood education has emerged as a critical issue for many in the business community, with a growing number actively supporting early learning initiatives. The Early Childhood Education Initiative provides a national template on early…

Instability in Arizona’s child care system is costing the state an estimated $1.8 billion in economic activity a year, according to a new U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation report, as gaps in care force parents to forgo professional and educational opportunities.

A shortage of child care centers, lengthy waitlists to get into those available, and monthly costs rivaling car payments are just a few of the burdens surrounding child care shouldered by working parents.

At least one Austin child care center had to cut its enrollment by 50% because of staffing shortages.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy outlines what businesses need to know now about the concerning new Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has now been found in the U.S.

U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark discussed the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 with special guest experts.

With Dickens Christmas underway once again, the village of Skaneateles will gather for its annual village holiday program Skaneateles Sings on Friday, Dec. 3.

A new report estimates that insufficient or expensive childcare costs Arkansas $865 million a year.

President Biden has already committed to addressing systemic racism. Here’s a good place to start.