Childcare

The playground at Lowell Elementary School in Tacoma, Wash., sat empty on Tuesday. According to Tacoma Public Schools, Lowell was closed after someone at the school tested presumptive positive for the novel coronavirus.

Governor proposes investment in a pilot childcare program.

Patrick Center

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing investment in a pilot childcare program created by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Education

Whitmer, legislative leaders agree on COVID funding for childcare

There appears to be a deal between Democrats and Republicans in Lansing on plans to make early childhood programs more available and more affordable for…

Local/Regional News

Whitmer announces details of expanded childcare plan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined plans on Monday to use one-point-four billion dollars in federal COVID-19 funds to expand childcare in Michigan.The…