I do applied education research and policy analysis at the University of New Mexico, emphasis on early childhood. Former print journalist, current mom of two.
New findings: Which department oversees child care subsidies has consequences for how we talk about the program, its mission, and eligibility policy. New paper in Policy Studies Journal. Paywalled outside academia, but DM or email me for a PDF. https://t.co/KFIJvlseld
Now online: a special issue on Policies and Strategies to Increase Equitable Access to Family Nutrition
All papers are Open Access: https://t.co/hdNZZoHo03
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Our team has 2 pieces out today in @AMJPublicHealth about connecting home-based childcare providers to food reimbursement for the kids in their care, and the challenges they face complying with program standards. Peer review in tweet below, overview at https://t.co/9KRTsrKUOz
#SoonInAJPH "Perspectives of Home-Based Childcare Providers in New Mexico on Barriers and Facilitators to Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, 2021-2022" Care providers say food programs help, but children need more than the program reimburses.@HaileyHeinz
Human growth is full of MYSTERIES. What is going on with baby humans?? They grow so fast! In Episode 3, Alax learns a lot about growth with New Mexico mom and researcher Hailey and FIT provider Mi'raj.
Visit Alax at @EarlyShowAlax
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Thank you for a fun filled 80's themed Fun Run!! Thank you to our Inez PTA for organizing the event!, Mr. Anderson for MCing and to our staff and families for joining in the fun! Inez Rockets Fly High!
A new analysis from @NRCHispanic finds that early childhood teachers and caregivers in settings with a large proportion of Latino children were more likely to possess characteristics that can facilitate high-quality #ECE experiences. https://t.co/aUdaGgre97
From UNM just now: The Stretch and Relax class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday has been removed from the schedule due to no participation. Sorry for the inconvenience.
This feels like a metaphor for how it's all going, yeah?
It's the last day to comment on the @ABQschools calendar for next year. Worth checking out if you are a person whose life is run by this calendar, especially the later winter break (starts Saturday 12/23 and kids don't go back til 1/10). https://t.co/XLjAVVS06s
Holiday food is delicious, but food with kids can be complicated. Some tips from a New Mexico nutritionist on enjoying the season without standoffs or stress. https://t.co/0wHd0PMwID
Anne Fletcher, HUD, on difficulty supporting families bc housing, labor etc are across fed agencies: “It’s like stone soup. One dept can give you carrots and one can give you potatoes, but localities have to make soup bc we can’t, federally, just give you soup” #2022APPAM