Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Visit ACNJ’s Kids Count page to find other New Jersey county and city data reports. NJ Ranks 7th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Advocates for Children of NJ Urges Focus on Supporting Thriving Kids and Families Data shows that NJ leads nation in education but economic instability persists & […]
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A roadmap for parents to bring public preschool to their communities
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Preschool Roadmap for Parents Roadmap for Providers Update available soon. Roadmap for Districts Update available soon. Preschool Expansion Districts Toolkit Download 2025-02_Preschool_Expansion-Parent-Roadmap
U.S. House of Representatives Moved the Federal Budget Process Forward
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary Coogan President/CEO, ACNJ Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” along party lines 215 (R)/214 (D). The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for their consideration. If H.R. 1 becomes […]
ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S3910
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. Bill S3910 makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts. To: Senate Education Committee From: Advocates for Children […]
Urge Assembly Members Co-sponsor Common Budget Resolution #15 to Fund NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program
Take action today! Ensure your Assembly members sign on to the common budget resolution #15. Addressing the funding shortfall to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program is a critical investment in New Jersey’s children, families, and economy. To learn more, read the policy brief by Winifred Smith-Jenkins, which explores the importance of this investment to support […]
