Families in Lower Merion are pressing for a formal opt‑out from district‑issued Chromebooks, arguing 24/7 access is harming focus and foundational skills while the district defends its curriculum.

CCSD posted 2026–27 start and dismissal times, moving middle schools earlier and high schools later. Families should check school pages for exact bells and routing.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $3 million in grants and a new provider search tool to lower out‑of‑school child care costs and expand access for Arizona families.

Parents at McNair Discovery Learning Academy say classrooms have been without working air conditioning for weeks as the district works to schedule repairs.

The Chicago Park District added a searchable map, high‑demand flags and a wish list ahead of online summer camp sign‑ups next week.

USC opened an Early Head Start/Head Start site at Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet, adding no‑cost infant‑to‑preschool care and health supports for South L.A. families.

A LendingTree analysis finds the 18‑year cost to raise a child now averages $303,418; New Jersey, New York and Connecticut rank among the most expensive states. Child care and housing drive most of the increase.

Mākaha Elementary's Ready Keiki classroom completes pre‑K coverage across Nānākuli–Waiʻanae as Hawaiʻi unveils a five‑year early‑childhood plan to expand access and support families.

First Lady Maureen Braun announced the Imagination Library now covers all 92 Indiana counties, bringing free monthly books to every child under five.

Lottery‑backed grants are funding new infant seats in Lake Oswego and boosting ASL preschool capacity, part of a statewide push to expand early learning space.

A UMass Boston mapping brief finds steep child-care shortfalls in parts of Massachusetts, especially for infants and toddlers. Researchers warn demand could outpace supply unless funds are targeted.

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix unveiled a $23.5M, five‑year plan to activate unused Monroe School space with new exhibits and more room for families. The project pairs public bond dollars with private grants to finish and open roughly 17,600 square feet of gallery space.

About 110,400 AirClub convertible bassinets (model QX-831) were recalled after the attachment mechanism could leave a gap that risks infant falls. Owners should stop using affected units and contact AirClub for replacement straps.