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New Federal Law Expands Tax Deduction to Early Childhood Educators
A new federal law allows eligible early childhood educators to deduct up to $350 in classroom expenses beginning with the 2026 tax year.
11 minutes ago


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Greene County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Greene County to explore early childhood mental health, developmental supports, and community partnerships.
1 day ago


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Cuyahoga County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Cuyahoga County to explore housing stability, maternal and infant health, child care affordability, and early learning.
1 day ago


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Auglaize & Shelby Counties
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Auglaize and Shelby Counties to discuss child care, early intervention, and employer-supported solutions.
Oct 19


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Stark & Portage Counties
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow visited Stark and Portage Counties to explore child care, family health, and economic stability.
Oct 19


Business Innovation in Child Care Spotlight: Alliance Employment Promise
Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce highlight Stark County's Alliance Employment Promise in their recent resource, Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio.
Oct 15


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026 Recap: Lucas County
Explore Groundwork Ohio's Lucas County Roadshow stop, highlighting maternal health, kindergarten readiness, and early intervention services.
Oct 15


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Hamilton County
Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow brought bipartisan policymakers and community leaders together in Hamilton County to discuss child care affordability, workforce challenges, and solutions for Ohio families.
Oct 12


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Clark County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Clark County, where community leaders highlighted challenges facing families—from child care and housing to mental health—and a shared commitment to better connect families with the resources already available.
Oct 8


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Fayette County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Fayette County to hear from Head Start families, educators, and community leaders about the power of quality early learning—and the barriers families still face accessing it.
Oct 7


Groundwork Ohio Submits Federal Public Comments on Proposed Head Start Changes
Groundwork Ohio submitted federal public comments on proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Oct 7


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Licking County
Groundwork Ohio’s Licking County Roadshow explored how families, schools, health care, and communities can strengthen kindergarten readiness.
Sep 28


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Logan, Hardin, & Union Counties
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 traveled to Ridgeway to hear from leaders across Logan, Hardin and Union counties about the needs of young children and families.
Sep 28


Business Innovation in Child Care Spotlight: Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation
The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is investing in child care to help strengthen opportunities for women, families, employers, and the Richland County community. Its work is featured in Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio, a new resource from Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Sep 24


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Ross County
Groundwork Ohio’s Ross County Roadshow explored how child care access, affordability, and workforce challenges are shaping the region.
Sep 23


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Butler and Franklin Counties
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Butler and Franklin Counties to hear how collaboration, child care, health care and resources shape family life.
Sep 22


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Franklin County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Franklin County to explore how child care access affects working families and Ohio’s growing economy.
Sep 15


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Tuscarawas County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Tuscarawas County to hear how child care shortages affect families, employers, and the local workforce.
Sep 11


Groundwork Ohio Roadshow 2026: Warren County
Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow visited Warren County to hear how Head Start, early intervention, and a strong workforce help children and families thrive.
Sep 10


Partner Spotlight: Preschool Promise
In this Groundwork Ohio Partner Spotlight, meet Preschool Promise and learn how it supports young children and families across Montgomery County.
Aug 27
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