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TAMPA, FL (Monday, June 27, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) received Workforce Initiatives for Early Educators funding as part of the COVID-19 emergency funding assistance. The funding was to directly address the loss of staff due to COVID-19 related

Last week, the most recent kindergarten readiness rates were issued by the state of Florida.  Based on assessments of entering kindergarteners in September 2021 for Hillsborough County, kindergarten readiness was

Because nearly all brain development occurs before age 5, early learning for our  children today determines who they become tomorrow.  Education of parents on the importance of early and frequent

The state’s VPK program has seen a drop in enrollment over the last year. That, along with a recent assessment, is leading to questions about how prepared Florida’s youngest learners

Child care matters We are all well aware now of the important roles that health care, law enforcement, grocery store, home delivery and government workers play in these extremely challenging

TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, March 24, 2020) – Since a State of Emergency was declared Wednesday, March 11, 2020, by Governor Ron DeSantis as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, many small

Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools Jeff Eakins wants to boost “kindergarten readiness” from 50 to 80 percent. TAMPA — As superintendent of the Hillsborough County Public Schools, Jeff Eakins

“I’ve always had a passion for our community. Even in high school and college I was involved in student government. When I came back to Tampa, I wasn’t sure if

Schoolchildren who read and write at home with their parents may build not only their academic literacy skills, but also other important life and learning skills, a recent study found.