Teacher Appreciation Week: Schools subsidize on
NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — When Christina Zimmerman returned to teaching last year after maternity leave, she grappled with postpartum depression that she says could have led to quitting her job.
But her school’s onsite day care made all the difference, as she knew her daughter was just a few classrooms away.
“I can be mom and teacher in the same breath,” said Zimmerman, who teaches fourth grade at Endeavor Elementary in Nampa, Idaho. “I’ve dreamed of teaching since second grade. Truthfully, it’s all I’ve wanted to do, but I also want to be there for my child.”
In states such as Idaho and Texas, where funding for early childhood education is limited, some schools are spearheading initiatives to provide quality, affordable child care. It’s a teacher retention tool as much as it is a way to ensure youngsters are prepared when they enter kindergarten.
Related articles
After special teams play keyed Rangers' series
The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. Carolin2024-05-08G20 Summit to be held in Bali, Indonesia
This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2022 shows an interior view of the media center for the upcoming 17th G2024-05-08IAEA chief calls for "maximum restraint" over Zaporizhzhia attacks
Photo taken on April 11, 2024 shows a special meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Aust2024-05-08Xi, Biden Exchange Congratulations on 45th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-08Sparks move home game against Caitlin Clark and Indiana from Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game in Los Angeles is being moved to a bigger stage.T2024-05-08Convention on the Law of the Sea more relevant than ever: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses a General Assembly meeting commemorating the 40th an2024-05-08
atest comment