Hailey Gibbs, PhD
@haileymgibbs
Associate Director @CAPEarlyEd | 1/3 @Kids_Table_Pod | here for the people | Ward 6 | my opinions & vibes
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…
While this admin is busy stripping services from children & families, @PattyMurray & @BobbyScott know how critical it is to invest in our kids + communities -- that’s why they just reintro’ed the Child Care for Working Families Act. Learn more: americanprogress.org/article/fact-s…
GAO Finds Trump Has Illegally Impounded #HeadStart Funding murray.senate.gov/government-wat…
Head Start has faced relentless attacks over the last six months that impact its ability to serve eligible families. Take action today to protect this crucial program: americanprogress.org/take-action/ta…
Head Start is a crucial early learning & community program that has proven effectiveness & plays a crucial role in supporting local & state economies. We need champions to take action today to help protect Head Start. Learn more: americanprogress.org/article/debunk…
Head Start has faced relentless attacks over the last 6 months that impact its ability to serve eligible families - funding freezes & delays, the threat of elimination. We need champions to speak out now more than ever. Take action today: americanprogress.org/take-action/ta…
Don't be fooled, Congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act is anything but beautiful. Mia Ives-Rublee explains the devastating impact on disabled and elderly people:
@RepSummerLee breaks down the newly reintroduced Child Care for Working Families Act by Sen. @PattyMurray and Rep. @BobbyScott - Learn more about how this proposal invests in the sector by lowering costs, boosting supply, & supporting the workforce: americanprogress.org/article/fact-s…
From @pbshoemaker & @haileymgibbs on the impact of extreme heat on young & school-aged kids. As summer gets going, it’s up to policymakers, school leaders, & community members to secure a clean energy future & protect kids’ health & learning. Read more: the74million.org/article/last-s…
It’s no secret that extreme heat has dangerous effects on the health of pregnancies, but did you know that babies are also vulnerable to high temps? As summer heats up, policymakers must take steps to protect families & their little ones⬇️ dcjournal.com/about-extreme-…
When we talk about the dangers of extreme heat, we need to talk about infants. @haileymgibbs explains for @InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/about-extreme-…
Rural students shouldn’t be denied the opportunity to take college prep coursework but only 50% of rural districts offer AP courses compared to 76% of urban & 85% of suburban districts. Learn how policymakers can better support rural schools: americanprogress.org/article/prepar…
It's time to talk about how attacks to child care and early learning opportunities like Head Start are anti-family and thinly veiled attacks on women’s rights. nwlc.org/head-start-sur…
Today, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill now returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for further consideration. @NeeraTanden, President and CEO of CAP, released the following statement: americanprogress.org/press/statemen…
Rural schools face unique challenges that require more, not less, state & federal investment. Yet, the Trump admin & lawmakers are taking actions that will harm the quality of rural schools. Read more about policies that will actually support students: americanprogress.org/article/prepar…
Without equitable funding, rural students have less access to high-quality, rigorous coursework, leaving them unprepared for what comes next. To best support rural students, policymakers must invest in rural public education. Read more from @amprog: americanprogress.org/article/prepar…
Dr. Ruth Friedman said it best: "The root of the child care crisis is that we are relying on the private market to solve a problem it cannot." TUNE IN: youtube.com/live/dvhgO-Esa…