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Washington is emerging as a leader in adopting effective early childhood policies and strategies over the past year, according to a new national report.
The Iowa bill defines several concepts that would be banned in mandatory diversity trainings, including: that the U.S. or state of Iowa is fundamentally or systemically racist or sexist, "that an individual, by virtue of the individual's race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously," and that anyone should "feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress" because of their race or sex.
Child care, early learning advocates in Washington celebrate Legislative wins By Dahlia Bazzaz, The Seattle Times Published: April 28, 2021, 7:45am Share: Students wear masks as they work in a fourth-grade classroom, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OLYMPIA — It was a big year in state politics for programs that serve students and children. Especially the youngest ones. The child care sector, which has struggled to recover from the financial impact of the pandemic, won a long-term financial boost through a ...
In Our View: Lawmakers pass ambitious, optimistic budget The Columbian Share: Despite an economic downturn and uncertainty created by the lingering coronavirus pandemic, Washington lawmakers have passed an optimistic and ambitious budget for the coming two years. Democrats approved a $59 billion operating budget for 2021-23 before adjourning on Sunday, concluding a session conducted mostly by remote. While the meetings were virtual, the increase in spending is very real. It also is questionable, primarily with the inclusion of a new capital gains tax on the selling of assets wo...