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How to fix a broken child care system in Vermont

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This hour, host Connor Cyrus will discuss a recent report on Vermont's early childhood education and child care system.

As part of a larger effort to revamp Vermont’s childcare system, the state Legislature commissioned a report from education policy firms in Washington, D.C. The independent review, which was released last week, found Vermont’s early childhood education and childcare system are “fundamentally broken.”

The report suggested Vermont create a new, standalone unit in state government to focus on early childhood, with a single leader of key early childhood programs.

This hour, State Sen. Ginny Lyons, chair of the Health and Welfare Committee, will discuss the key takeaways and suggestions from the report.

Broadcast live at noon on Thursday, July 14, 2022; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
Tedra worked on Vermont Edition as a producer and editor from 2022 to 2024.