It's not too late to buy your tickets to participate in LAUP's "Dodger Day" event on Sunday, June 13 at Dodger Stadium, where supporters of early education will enjoy an exciting game while knowing they are making a difference.

Over the last 30 years, there has been a growing demand for Early Care and Education (ECE) services — both in homes and centers — for families from all socio-economic backgrounds. Sadly, the field of ECE has faced significant challenges attracting and maintaining the skilled, diverse and stable workforce required to meet the demand.

Children enrolled in LAUP preschools within the boundaries of Los Angeles Unified School District have a greater opportunity to receive early intervention services, thanks to an innovative program.

The Hispanic Outreach Taskforce has bestowed a Positive Image Award on Celia C. Ayala, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of LAUP.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed eliminating the CalWORKs program and drastically cut child care and other children's programs in his latest budget proposal.

A study in the journal Science uses data on twins to explore the interplay between genes and the teaching environment when it comes to learning to read. The study found that, while genes do appear to account for a substantial portion of a child's reading skills, having a strong teacher in the early grades makes a difference too.

It's the kids. We do it for the kids. And that is where your donation goes: to programs, classrooms and quality education that directly benefits the kids of Los Angeles County. Your investment in the children of our community pays a lifetime of positive returns. Your donation, no matter what size, helps another child move that much closer to obtaining a high-quality preschool education, which prepares them for a successful future thanks to the proven benefits of preschool education. On behalf of all the children of LAUP, we thank you for your donation and welcome you to the LAUP family.