An Elder Army to Care for Kids
Dec 31, 2021
3 minutes
By MARC FREEDMAN and CAROL LARSON
THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT, which is still hanging in the balance, includes $400 billion for universal pre-kindergarten along with considerable subsidies for child care. That’s enough money to dramatically change the lives and prospects of millions of American children and families—but for one unanswered question: Given today’s crippling labor shortages, where will we find the workforce to provide care and education for the country’s youngest students?
One of the most compelling and overlooked solutions
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days