ABC Federation of Teachers CFT Convention Delegation with CFT President Jeff Freitas
ABCFT Delegates: Megan Mitchell, Brittney Parker-Goodin, Gina Clayton-Tarvin, Cami Hadden, Connie Guzman, Vanessa Valenzuela, Marivel Aguirre, Jamie Kenyon, David Hind, Oscar Espinoza, Diane Jhun, Paige Larkin, Luz Frias, Zenab Coleman, Linda Baas, Kerry Berg, Jessica Sandoval, Reema Suleiman, RoseEllen Shea, Hector Ruiz, Daren Ham, Nate Rogers-Madsen, Connie Nam, Ray Gaer, Ruben Mancillas, Catherine Pascual, Hayde Cruz, Michael Hartshorn, and Patty Alcantar
KEEPING YOU INFORMED - Negotiations Update By Ruben Mancillas
This is a follow-up note to our recent three-year calendar announcement. This year, we have a holiday on Monday, March 31, 2025, in recognition of Cesar Chavez Day. Si se puede! When working on the calendar for the 2024-25 school year, we recognized that there would be a long span of workdays between Presidents Day in February and a spring break in later April. So, the short answer is yes when asked if we have a holiday on March 31. The extended response is that it is a student-free day and a day off for teachers and nurses. As you can see from the ABCUSD calendar, the day has a list of letter codes that indicate that while it is functionally a local holiday for us, it is a work day for our other labor groups.
The negotiating team is meeting with the district next week. On Wednesday, members of the ABCFT Executive Board attended a district meeting to give input regarding the current LCAP. Ray and I had questions regarding efficacy. For example, how is the effectiveness of particular programs being measured? Our members are aware that the COLA for this year is only 1.07%. But they are also cognizant that they see money being spent at their site. Programs that support student achievement have value, but in an environment where budgets are rightly described as tight, the “bang for the buck” issue is relevant.
In Unity,
HEAD START ADVOCACY DAY
Date: March 18, 2025
By: Patty Alcantar, Vice President of Child Development/ABCFT Teacher Leader Chair
Attendees: Sandra Espino, Reema Suleiman, Patty Alcantar (ABCFT Child Development Teachers)
On Tuesday, March 18th, 2024, Sandra Espino, Reema Suleiman, and myself, Patty Alcantar, participated in the Head Start California Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The day provided a valuable opportunity to advocate for Head Start programs and specific legislation aimed at addressing critical challenges within the early childhood education (ECE) sector. Advocacy Day began with a legislative information session providing context and background on assembly bills. Following the informational session, participants engaged in a march through the Capitol gardens, demonstrating collective support for Head Start. The afternoon was dedicated to legislative visits, where ABCFT members met with staff representatives from the offices of: Assembly Member, Sharon Quirk-Silva and Senator, Scott Wiener. During our legislative visits we asked for support on the following legislative bills:
AB 318: Streamlining Child Care Licensing Applications and Payments: This bill aims to streamline the licensing process for childcare providers by allowing electronic payments and applications.
AB 1123: Early Childhood Education Representation at the CTC: This bill addresses the lack of representation of ECE professionals in the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It proposes to include three voting members representing diverse roles within the ECE field. This would ensure that policy decisions are informed by the expertise of those directly involved in early childhood education.
AB 753: Addressing Staffing Shortages and Licensing Barriers: This bill directly addresses the critical staffing crisis in ECE programs across California. The ongoing shortage of qualified teachers threatens the stability and availability of early childhood education programs, leaving millions of children without access to essential services. AB 753 aims to provide a workforce pathway for ECE teachers and modify the facility licensing process to ease the provision of services for infants and toddlers.
The Trump administration's continued threats to Head Start make advocacy more important than ever. Advocacy Day served as a crucial platform to voice the needs of children, families, and ECE professionals. We are encouraged by the productive meetings with legislative staff and believe our efforts will lead to positive policy outcomes.
CFT CONVENTION REPORT: ABCFT LOCAL #2317 MOST POWERFUL DELEGATION AT THE CONVENTION
Thank you to all the ABCFT delegates who attended this bi-annual convention. The CFT Convention is an opportunity for CFT members to elect the CFT leadership and to shape the actions of our statewide union by debating resolutions in action committees and participating in the democratic process.
ABCFT fielded the largest local delegation at the convention, which allowed ABCFT delegates to exercise their collective voice in every committee and on every resolution discussed in the committees and passed on the convention floor. Many ABCFT delegates fought hard in committees and on the convention floor to represent the strong teacher/nurse voices of ABCFT members.
Click here to see the floor speech of ABCFT VP Brittney Parker-Goodin on a controversial special education resolution. Here is a video of her speech
Click here to read the floor speech of ABCFT Tetzlaff Rep/Delegate Nate Rogers-Madsen. Click here to see the video
Click here to hear a few moments of AFT President Randi Weingarten
Other ABCFT Speakers were Megan Mitchell, Catherine Pascual, Ruben Mancillas, and Linda Baas
On Friday afternoon, delegates participated in a “Rally for Justice” near the convention center. They experienced union power at the rally with chants, signs, and great speeches. We all wore our Red for Education convention rally shirts and enjoyed rallying for education funding and justice. The rain could not stop us! Linda Baas and Kerry Berg were featured in the photo accompanying the San Diego Union-Tribune article.
Educators rally against education cuts
At a recent rally in downtown San Diego, educators and classified professionals voiced their concerns regarding potential cuts to the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration. During their union's convention, they warned of the detrimental effects these cuts could have on schools and students. The rally highlighted the urgency of preserving educational funding and resources amidst ongoing political changes.
Click here to hear the sights and sounds of the Rally for Justice: Rally video1, Rally video2, Rally video3
Each delegate signed up to participate in one of the many CFT committee where resolutions are debated, changed, and prepared before they go to the convention floor for debate. ABCFT Executive VP Ruben Mancillas masterfully chaired the socio-political committee. ABCFT child development team members were workshop presenters and advocated for issues in early childhood that impact teachers across the state. Michael Hartshorn, who serves on the CFT technology committee, presented technology-related educational issues (Session 1 - Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Workplace and Classroom. Session 2 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Tools for Classified Staff).
Catherine Pascual was elected the Secretary for the CFT EC/TK-12 Division Council, a state leadership committee committed to educational issues and leadership support for the CFT’s Early Childhood/TK-12 locals. Ray Gaer was re-elected as a vice president for the CFT, and the delegation “broke bread” together during lunch on Saturday, during which members enjoyed great food and company. This CFT Convention was a resounding success for ABCFT, primarily because of our delegation's new faces and the power of ABC’s voice on the convention floor.
Overall, it was a great convention, and your ABCFT delegation worked hard to represent you. I hope that many of you will consider attending a future convention. Again, a special thank you to all of the ABCFT delegates for the incredible job you did representing ABCFT.
Ray and Ruben
TEACHER LEADER SHOWCASE
ABCFT PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Ray Gaer
Consistent and regular communication is a union’s most important tool for advocating for its members at the bargaining table. Every conversation with members is focused on the result of negotiating for the future prosperity and well-being of ALL ABCFT members. This weekly report informs members about issues impacting their working/learning conditions and mental well-being. Our work as a Union is a larger conversation and united, we make the YOUnion.
I hope you had a good week. Regarding what is happening at the national level, I’ve been in contact with the ABC district leaders, and with CFT at the state level, and I’ve seen and heard AFT President Randi Weingarten at the national level. However, the best advice I heard was Ruben talking to his son who is thinking about becoming a teacher but is worried about the state of education and the recent radical changes at the national level with the dismantling of the Department of Education. His logic was calming and stressed the reliance on trusting the process and not reacting right away without seeing how things play out at each level. In his explanation, he outlined that changes at the federal level are debated at that level, then at the state level there are a whole different set of protections and states rights. Any changes would have to go to the county level, and finally, any possible change would play out at the district, but it doesn’t stop there. The last levels are the classroom, the students and the community, where actual political and social changes happen. This goes back to what I’ve been saying the past couple of weeks: to think locally and build community with those around you. Community is everything.
Do we need to be active participants in ensuring that public education serves all students and that curriculum integrity and design are democratic and speak for all communities? Absolutely. Our job in this time is to stand with our students and their families and, at some point, advocate for what is best for all.
I can hear Ruben’s music playing in the background right now….it’s The Who playing “We are not gonna take it” from Tommy. I don’t know what the lyrics of that song are about, but I do understand the core message of using our voice (“see me, feel me, touch me, heal me) as a powerful message of resistance to things that try to make us invisible.
Okay, this week we are running late. I hope you enjoyed the speeches and the pictures from the convention.
Have a good weekend!
In YOUnity,
Ray Gaer
President, ABCFT
CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
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----- NEWS STORY HIGHLIGHT-----
Trump sings EO to dismantle Education Department
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to initiate the dismantling of the Department of Education. The order asks the secretary to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority over education to the States and local communities," fulfilling a pledge made on the campaign trail last year. The move follows significant layoffs within the department, raising concerns about the impact on funding for public schools and federal student loans. However, the department will retain certain critical functions, including preserving its responsibilities for Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell grants and money for children with disabilities. While the president is not authorized to close the department, Congressional Republicans have indicated they will introduce legislation to achieve such an outcome, while Democrats have pledged to challenge the executive order in the courts and the legislature. While Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, it is unlikely they would be able to gain support from Democrats to reach a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority to completely unwind the agency.
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Democrats request more information on Education Department layoffs
A group of Democrats on the congressional appropriations committees has written to the U.S. Department of Education, requesting information about the mass layoffs announced on March 11. The 10-page letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Institute of Education Sciences Acting Director Matthew Soldner, sent Monday by Sen. Patti Murray (D-WA), Sen, Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), asks for details on a number of matters, including the number of staff terminated in each program office, expected savings in salaries and benefits for fiscal 2025, the average per-staff number of new duties assigned, and a complete list of office teams that were cut and the specific responsibilities transferred from those teams to other offices. The lawmakers have given the Education Department until March 21 to respond.
Republicans in Congress weigh tax increase for top university endowments
Republicans are proposing to raise the tax rate on private U.S. university endowment returns from 1.4% to 21%, targeting elite schools like Harvard and Stanford, potentially raising $112bn over a decade.
Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure
Democratic senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), states the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would pay off outstanding meal debts, and empowers the agency to purchase food for food banks. School meal debt sits at around $176m each year, with more than 20m students being unable to afford meals in schools. Multiple states have already made school breakfast and lunch free to their students, a trend that accelerated after the pandemic. “Our students should be focused on learning—not worrying about whether they can afford school lunch. Ensuring our children don’t go hungry at school shouldn’t be a partisan issue. We have an obligation to ensure that all students—in red states and blue states—are supported and respected,” commented Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), who joined Fetterman in devising the legislation.
----- STATE NEWS -----
Concerns raised over civil rights in California schools
Concerns have been raised about the future of civil rights protections in California schools following significant layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) following President Donald Trump's budget cuts. Newly-confirmed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said that the OCR will continue to enforce federal civil rights laws, but advocates worry that the agency's ability to protect students is compromised. Catherine Lhamon, former OCR head, warned that “many millions of students will now not enjoy the civil rights protections that Congress has guaranteed them.” In response, California and 19 other states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to halt the layoffs, emphasizing the need for federal enforcement of civil rights in education.
California universities face discrimination probe
The Department of Education is investigating three California universities - UC Berkeley, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Cal State San Bernardino - along with 49 other colleges nationwide for alleged race-based discrimination. This follows a letter from the Trump administration threatening to revoke federal funding for schools that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said: “Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin.” The investigations focus on partnerships with the PhD Project, which promotes diversity in business school faculty but has faced criticism for limiting eligibility based on race. The Education Department's actions are part of a broader push against DEI programs, with many universities already altering their policies to comply.
Layoff notices flood California schools
California school districts are sending out layoff notices for the upcoming school year. David Goldberg, President of the California Teacher's Association, noted that "2,000 layoff notices have been sent state-wide," with many districts reporting smaller numbers. The layoffs primarily affect certificated positions, including teachers and librarians, as well as classified roles. Ahmad Boone, an automotive teacher at Cajon High School, faces uncertainty regarding his position after taking medical leave. While some districts are experiencing layoffs due to funding losses, others, like San Bernardino City, are not anticipating layoffs this year due to careful financial planning. The situation remains fluid, with many districts navigating staffing changes without resorting to layoffs.
California's budget crisis deepens
California is grappling with a significant structural deficit, as its revenues fall short of mandated spending. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature have relied on temporary fixes, such as borrowing and using emergency funds, to mask the ongoing financial gap. Gabe Petek, the state's budget analyst, warns of "yearly multibillion-dollar shortfalls indefinitely." The situation worsened due to an overestimated revenue forecast in 2022, which resulted in a $165bn error over four years. Major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco are also facing severe budget deficits, with LA's officials stating they are "in trouble" and need immediate spending cuts. San Francisco's new mayor, Daniel Lurie, aims to eliminate $1bn in overspending to address an $876m deficit. Local school districts are similarly affected by declining enrollment and rising costs, leaving them with tough choices ahead.
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Teachers face layoffs after fires
In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire, Pasadena USD has issued layoff notices to over 100 teachers. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond previously assured the community that they would be "held harmless" from the fire's impact. However, the district is grappling with a budget crisis exacerbated by declining enrollment and the loss of COVID relief funding. Manuel Rustin, a high school social science teacher who chairs the history department at John Muir High School, has called for local and state leaders to secure emergency funding to prevent these layoffs and support the community's recovery.
No teacher layoffs in San Francisco
San Francisco USD will not lay off any classroom teachers this year, as announced by Superintendent Maria Su during a virtual town hall meeting. The district's early retirement incentive attracted around 300 veteran teachers and staff, allowing the district to avoid classroom layoffs. Su expressed relief, adding: “This is really great news for us because we were hoping that and trying to figure out a way to preserve the consistency of our teaching staff.” However, 34 school counselors, 134 teacher aides, and 278 administrators will receive preliminary layoff notices to address a $113m deficit. State law mandates that districts send layoff notices by March 15, with many being withdrawn by May 15.
Oakland Unified turns financial corner
Oakland USD has improved its financial outlook by implementing cost-cutting measures, including nearly 100 job eliminations. The district has moved from a “negative” to a “qualified” status on its second interim report to the state, indicating a better likelihood of meeting financial obligations. The projected deficit has decreased from $95m to approximately $12.5m. However, the district acknowledged that “those numbers show while the deficit is more manageable, it still exists,” emphasizing the need for long-term solutions to address ongoing financial challenges.
----- TECHNOLOGY -----
AI surveillance: a double-edged sword
Schools are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices, aiming to enhance safety amid rising mental health crises and threats of violence. Vancouver Public Schools in Washington state has implemented such technology, which alerts staff to concerning online behavior. However, this has raised significant privacy concerns, especially after sensitive student documents were inadvertently released. As Andy Meyer, principal of Skyview High School, stated, “I don't think we could ever put a price on protecting students.” While the technology can help identify at-risk students, experts warn it may also breach trust and privacy, particularly for vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ youth. The long-term effects of such surveillance on student safety remain unclear, with no conclusive evidence showing it effectively reduces suicide rates or violence.
Office of Education Technology eliminated as part of federal cuts
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) has been eliminated as part of the federal agency’s massive reduction in force, according to a report in Education Week. The OET was responsible for setting a national education technology plan and assisting states and districts in implementing technology in schools. “There’s going to be a new technology—it’s inevitable,” said Joseph South, the chief innovation officer for ISTE/ASCD, who was a former OET director during the Obama administration. “States and districts are going to be trying to figure it out...and there won’t be an entity that’s gathering research on effective pedagogy, best practices, and then responding back to states with guidance.” However, John Bailey, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, noted that “There is such an ecosystem of support organizations now—like in AI, there’s just a lot of infrastructure that’s getting stood up to help districts. I think that’s part of the administration’s argument: There are so many other resources and groups out there. I think they are trying to make the case that that’s why this isn’t needed.”
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Washington State: Teacher staffing stabilizes, but challenges remain
Teacher staffing in Washington is stabilizing, yet significant challenges remain, particularly in high-need areas like science and special education. A recent study by Daniel Goldhaber and the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) highlights that while the overall teaching supply has rebounded, specialization mismatches persist. Goldhaber noted, “This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way,” emphasizing the varying needs across subjects. The study reveals that districts are struggling to fill positions in special education and science, with fewer new teachers entering these fields. Despite efforts to attract educators with bonuses, chronic shortages continue, particularly in schools serving low-income students.
----- CLASSROOM -----
How gender affects the way teens cope with education pressures
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center of 1,391 teens ages 13 to 17 found that, while teen boys and girls are facing many of the same issues, including school pressure and mental health concerns, they may need different kinds of support. Both girls and boys said it was highly important to find a career they enjoy, making money and cultivating friendships in the future. However, girls said they feel more pressure than boys to look good (55%) and fit in socially (45%). Conversely, boys reported feeling more pressure than girls to be physically strong (43%) and good at sports (36%). Anxiety and depression are at the forefront of problems teens said their school peers face. Among teens who said anxiety and depression are common at their schools, 39% said it’s more common among girls. However, 56% said it affects both equally. “One of our main objectives with the research was trying to understand the challenges that teens are facing these days, and specifically how they’re experiencing school, and whether these things differ by gender,” said Kim Parker, Pew’s director of social trends research. “We’ve been doing a lot of work this year on men and masculinity, and part of that conversation involves what’s happening with boys and girls.”
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Judge orders Trump Administration to restore teacher-prep grants
In a significant ruling, District Judge Julie Rubin ordered the Trump administration to restore millions in grant funds cut from three essential teacher-preparation programs. The judge emphasized that the termination of these grants would have a “grave effect on the public.” The U.S. Department of Education's actions were deemed “unreasonable” and not in accordance with the law, as they failed to follow required procedures outlined in the Administrative Procedure Act. The affected programs include Seeking Effective Educator Development (SEED), Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP), and Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Development, all of which are backed by federal law. Programs impacted by the cuts have already begun scaling back operations and laying off staff. Mark Lieberman, a reporter for Education Week, highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding these terminations.
Protests spark fears of free speech crackdown
The recent pro-Palestinian protests at UC San Diego have raised significant concerns about free speech and civil rights among students and faculty. Following the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who faced deportation for his activism, UCSD faculty member Adam Aron warned, "This is what fascist regimes do," highlighting the potential threat to academic freedom. The Trump administration's investigation into UCSD and other universities for alleged antisemitism has intensified fears of a broader crackdown on dissent. David Loy, legal director for the First Amendment Coalition, described Khalil's situation as "one of the hugest threats to free speech in my lifetime." Many at UCSD worry that the university may not adequately defend students' rights amid federal pressures, leading to a climate of fear and self-censorship on campus.
----- HEALTH & WELLBEING -----
California students continue to struggle post-pandemic
Five years after the COVID pandemic disrupted education, California schools continue to face significant challenges despite substantial funding. Research from Stanford and Harvard indicates that many districts are still below pre-pandemic levels in standardized test scores, with students lagging 31% in math and 40% in reading. Sean Reardon, faculty director of the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford, noted that the drop in scores “masks a pernicious inequality.” The pandemic has also exacerbated socioemotional issues, with 87% of public schools reporting harm to student development. In response, educators are adopting holistic approaches, and California has invested $4 bn in community schools to support low-income families. However, chronic absenteeism has surged, nearly tripling from 12% to 30% since the pandemic, highlighting the ongoing struggles within the education system.
Reductions in Medicaid funding likely damage school health services, student resources
Children going without mental health supports, schools laying off nurses, and increased taxes on local communities are some of the outcomes feared by K-12 school districts, should Congress proceed with cuts to federal Medicaid funding. Eighty percent of respondents to a nationwide survey of 1,440 K-12 district leaders and administrators, carried out by organizations including the Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and ASBO International, said that if Medicaid is cut, their district would have to reduce specialized instructional support personnel, including school nurses, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, 90% said that Medicaid cuts would lead to reductions across their school district’s budget, outside of health services. “Medicaid offers districts critical funding and flexibility for determining how best to support all students’ needs, including students with disabilities,” said James Rowan, ASBO International chief executive and executive director. “Cutting Medicaid would limit district options for providing student mental and behavioral health services, care coordination and referral services, and more.” his comments were echoed by Jessie Mandle, HSC national program director: “Cutting Medicaid is equivalent to cutting school district budgets. Schools will not be able to provide the level of care and services that families and communities depend upon.”
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Harvard's tuition-free initiative for eligible students
Harvard University has announced that starting in the 2025-26 academic year, it will offer free tuition to undergraduate students from families earning less than $200,000 annually. Additionally, students from families earning under $100,000 will have their health insurance, housing, and other expenses covered. This initiative aims to make education more accessible, particularly for middle-income families, as Harvard seeks to enhance diversity within its student body. Harvard University President Alan Garber stated, “Putting Harvard within financial reach for more individuals widens the array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that all of our students encounter.” Approximately 86% of U.S. families will qualify for financial aid under this new plan.
----- INTERNATIONAL -----
Fear grips international students amid deportation threats
As President Donald Trump's executive orders target campus activism, international students like Madalin from Northwestern University express deep concern over potential deportation. Madalin, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests, stated, “This could actually be a very substantial material problem for me.” The recent arrest of Khalil, a Palestinian activist from Columbia University, marks the first known deportation effort under these orders. Educators and students fear a chilling effect on academic freedom, with Jacqueline Stevens, a political science professor, urging Northwestern to challenge the executive orders in court. Genevieve Lakier, a University of Chicago professor, emphasized that deporting individuals based on their protests constitutes viewpoint discrimination. The administration's actions have sparked anxiety among international students, who feel increasingly vulnerable in their academic pursuits.
Over 1m children in South Africa lack early education, minister reveals
Siviwe Gwarube, South Africa's Minister of Basic Education, says that more than 1.3m of the country's children are not enrolled in any early childhood development (ECD) programs, missing out on the foundational literacy and numeracy skills necessary for success in school. "The children who are not attending ECD are found mostly in poorer communities and this unequal access entrenches the inequalities that have come to define our country. The difference between wealthier children and poorer children in being developmentally on track in ECD is staggering," she said in an address at the Bana Pele Early Childhood Development Leadership Summit in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. "To rescue the children of South Africa, we have set out on a strategic reorientation of the basic education sector towards foundational learning. We’ve set ourselves some goals, and one of them is as bold as it is audacious. By 2030, we want every child in South Africa to have access to quality early learning." She emphasised the need for private and civil society partners to come up with a joint solution for the 1.3m children in this country who do not have access to ECD.
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