10/15 - Funding the Future: Early Childhood Opportunities

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How can improving early childhood programs improve the state’s educational outcomes, workforce, and economics?

Access to quality early childhood education and childcare is the single biggest indicator of future educational success and worker retention. Louisiana passed legislation to restructure and improve early childhood options, but changes have been largely unfunded. How could the next governor and a newly elected Board of Elementary and Secondary Education alter the early childhood arena? If funds do come, what should be prioritized? How can improving early childhood programs improve the state’s educational outcomes, workforce availability and overall economic outlook? Louisiana Public Square looks for answers on “Funding the Future: Early Childhood Opportunities” airing Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. on LPB HD. (Recording Tuesday, October 20th at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.)

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* 1. When considering who you will vote for to be Louisiana’s next governor, will your vote be influenced by a candidate’s position on the funding of early childhood education?

Yes

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 2. How aware are you of how each of the gubernatorial candidates stands on the issue of early childhood education funding?

Very aware

Somewhat aware

Not aware at all

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 3. How much do you think that Louisiana appropriates out of the State General Fund for early child care and education slots for children under the age of four?

Zero dollars

$5 Million

$25 Million

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 4. In looking around your community do you think working parents have sufficient options for child care?

Yes

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 5. Do you rely on early child care services for any children in your family?

Yes

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 6. If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, on average, how much do you spend monthly on early child care services for your children?

Under $400

$400 - $500

Over $500

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 7. Have you or a member of your immediate family missed work or school due to access to quality, affordable child care?

Yes

Don't know / Not available

Refused

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* 8. Which of the following statements best reflects your view on early childhood education programs for children under the age of four?

Preschool for children under the age of four should not be part of the public education system.

Publicly provided preschool should only be offered to low-income and disadvantaged children under the age of four.

Publicly provided preschool for children under the age of four should be offered to all.

Don't know / Not available

Refused