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. |
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right sideShohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack get 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the conventionParis Hilton excited to 'reclaim her narrative' by producing Toxic docuseries about 'popThe LatestAP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competitionElection 2024: Biden campaign embraces TikTok despite President signing law that could ban itDAILY MAIL COMMENT: Labour runs out of ammo on defenceBurkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch saysPlayoff hopes fading for troubled Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific