Allie Schneider
@ARSchneider_
Policy Analyst for Early Childhood Policy @CAPEarlyEd | Data & data viz enthusiast | All opinions = my own
"America doesn’t have a birth problem. We have a caregiving crisis. And it’s being made worse by politicians who claim to be pro-family while stripping away everything that helps us raise our children." More from a Head Start parent in @InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/what-i-want-fo…
Last school year was the hottest on record—and this summer could prove worse. Check out a great NEW op-ed from @pbshoemaker on what advocates and policymakers can do to protect our students from the heat: the74million.org/article/last-s…
🍼Upper Senate Park ⏰Noon EDT 📣 Bring the thunder See you there? #StrollingThunder #ThinkBabies
As proponents of private school voucher programs continue to push for expansion, it is important to highlight the particular harms these programs can have on rural communities. Read more in our new report: americanprogress.org/article/how-th…
Sec. Kennedy claims to care about lead poisoning in children, but HHS's proposed budget ELIMINATES the Childhood Lead Poisoning program. Lead exposure is dangerous in any amount & is particularly harmful for kids.
Sec. Kennedy Jr. claims to care about the issue of lead poisoning in children, but why doesn't his budget include funding for the program that keeps children safe & healthy from lead poisoning? Thank you @SenatorBaldwin for asking this important question. americanprogress.org/article/how-fe…
Sec. Kennedy Jr. claims to care about the issue of lead poisoning in children, but why doesn't his budget include funding for the program that keeps children safe & healthy from lead poisoning? Thank you @SenatorBaldwin for asking this important question. americanprogress.org/article/how-fe…
Senator Murphy correctly argues that Sec. Kennedy has consistently undermined the importance of the measles vaccination. We KNOW how important childhood vaccinations are: americanprogress.org/article/childh…
We’ll be watching Sec. Kennedy testify in front of HELP today. We want to know: • Why were HS offices closed? • Why was PDG B-5 eliminated in the budget? • Can you guarantee HS programs will be able to access their $$ as appropriated by Congress? What do YOU want answered?
SOON: We hope that Sec. Kennedy has answers as to why the Admin closed 5 regional HS offices. These offices are critical in supporting HS programming. Read: americanprogress.org/article/closur…
Medicaid matters. Extending postpartum coverage to 12 months gave families a lifeline. Now Congress may cut that progress short. Join Rachell and baby Nazaire. Tell Congress to protect Medicaid: bit.ly/3EJhz51 #StrollingThunder #MessageInABabyBottle #MomsForMedicaid
"No one should have to worry about if they're going to be able to be paid." @Reach_Dane Executive Director Jen Bailey shares the everyday reality for many Head Start program staff after the Trump administration froze their funding:
If you missed our webinar on Monday exploring the Trump Administration's attacks on Head Start, you can watch the recording here: americanprogress.org/events/stealin…
"No one should have to worry about if they're going to be able to be paid." @Reach_Dane Executive Director Jen Bailey shares the everyday reality for many Head Start program staff after the Trump administration froze their funding:
SNAP cuts harm not just families, but threatens the financial security of grocers, farmers, and the broader economy. New from @amprog shows how Republican SNAP cuts will impact food retailers nationwide 🛒 americanprogress.org/article/snap-c…
Join us for an upcoming discussion on the private school choice movement! rsvp here: americanprogress.org/events/who-pay…
Who pays for choice? Join CAP and @ncldorg on Thursday, May 15th for an important event on the impact of public education privatization. @RepBonamici will be giving keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion. americanprogress.org/events/who-pay…
So thrilled to share our collaboration with the amazing folks @NAEYC has yielded this rich resource. Read one to learn about how we can effectively reassess the child care licensing system in a way that keeps kids' health & safety front & center ⬇️ (s/o @ARSchneider_, @kcpeeks)
As families still struggle to find & afford child care, lawmakers are looking for solutions. But deregulating care is a misguided approach that risks worsening conditions for educators & endangering kids. More in our new report with @NAEYC ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/a-path…
Harmful child care deregulation does not improve supply, reduce costs for families, or alleviate the burden on an overworked + underpaid early education workforce ‼️ More --> americanprogress.org/article/a-path…
As families still struggle to find & afford child care, lawmakers are looking for solutions. But deregulating care is a misguided approach that risks worsening conditions for educators & endangering kids. More in our new report with @NAEYC ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/a-path…
On April 1, the Trump admin abruptly closed 5 regional Head Start offices, which play a critical role in administering grants and support to local programs. I explore the impact of these closures in this NEW article and interactive map: americanprogress.org/article/closur…
Head Start regional offices play a critical role in providing safe & consistent Head Start services to communities across the U.S. On April 1, the Trump admin abruptly closed 5 offices, causing disruptions in access. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/closur…