Operation Metro Surge has compounded the child care crisis

By: Kylie Cooper

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 563

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

Young children don’t understand laws and politics, and they don’t care about Democrats or Republicans.

But they are very attuned to the fear on their caregivers’ faces. What they feel is the absence of their beloved teachers, parents and friends when they vanish. They sense the rug that once was their innocence, their audacious belief that the world revolves around only them, being pulled from underneath them.

So, during these times of stress …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us