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We wish all the children and their families transitioning out of Tulsa Educare the best of luck, and look forward to seeing how they use Educare as a springboard for the future. Show the world what you are made of - congratulations!"

Dr. Demi Siskind, researcher at Educare and Start Early and The OpEd Project Public Voices Fellow in partnership with the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) , cuts to the heart of child care in the U.S. in her new op-ed with The Fulcrum: “Young children have the right to a high-quality education and systems that empower their families to provide for and protect them.”

Read more as Dr. Siskind shares how we have an opportunity to prioritize meaningful early care and education policy with the 2024 election:

Both parties need to commit to better policies for child care Siskind is a senior research scientist at Start Early and a public voices fellow with The OpEd Project in partnership with the National Black Child Development Institute. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' experience with and passion about early child care and education offer...

Way to go, Sunbeam Family Services, on the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Back-to-School Program. The work you do for the families and the community is truly phenomenal.

Reflecting with joy on Saturday's event at our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Back-to-School Program 🎒📚! We are grateful to partner with the Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and TRAID. A huge thank you to the 20 organizations and amazing volunteers who joined us, providing invaluable resources to our grandfamilies. Over 400 grandchildren received school supplies! 🙌💖

Good nutrition is important for the development of both the mind and body. Educare Washington, DC recognizes this and provides training for parents and staff on offering nutritious and safe food to the children. Well done Educare Washington, DC!

Our Nutrition Consultant conducted the National Food Safety Manager Certification training to empower parents and staff with knowledge about food safety. We are proud to have a 100% passing rate so far. At Educare DC, our students are given nutritious meals to keep them fueled and ready to learn throughout the day, and we teach healthy eating habits. Thank you to Educare DC's comprehensive services team and our kitchen staff for providing nutritious and safe food to our children!

Join Michelle Lee from the Educare Network and Jami Pollis from Educare Central Maine at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Conference on Friday, July 26th to learn about "Fostering the Three C's Through a COP (Community of Practice): Collaboration, Connection, Community." Don't miss out on this engaging discussion! https://bit.ly/4dfTMVL Won't be at NAFCC this year? Check out https://bit.ly/4dyrHJF to learn more about Educare.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer chose Educare Flint as the signing site for Michigan's education budget, which prioritizes early childhood education in the state. Read more about what this bill means for the state.

Whitmer signs $23.4B education budget amid concerns over stagnant school operating funds Michigan's new state budget marks the first time in years that the baseline funding for K-12 public schools was not increased by state lawmakers.

Healthy nutrition is key for the development and wellness of children and families. Clayton Early Learning aims to empower families to make healthy choices through the Seed to Stomach initiative. Check out our latest blog to learn more.

Educare Denver Plants Seeds of Health and Hope - Educare Learning Network Educare Denver launched the Seed to Stomach initiative to the Clayton. Seed to Stomach stands out for its profound impact on families, as the comprehensive program not only addresses food insecurity but also fosters a lifelong journey toward health and wellness for children and their families.

Way to go Tulsa Educare Policy Council! Thank you to the parents and partners for your dedication to the work you do and the difference you make for children and families every day.

We love seeing how Educare Washington D.C. is combining fun and learning for children! Early learning and development can occur in so many ways, both indoors and outside.

Educare Central Maine is advancing early childhood education by utilizing nature-based approaches to learning! We’re excited to see how they will continue to lead in this space, exploring and harnessing the numerous benefits of nature-based early childhood experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

Attendance makes a big difference in setting kids up for a bright future. But chronic absence can make learning tough – and it’s a complex problem. Learn how health, housing, transportation and more can affect children’s attendance at school, plus how families, programs and communities can work together to find solutions: https://bit.ly/3yQKZLf

Home - Educare Learning Network As a nationwide network of birth-to-five schools, we partner with historically disinvested communities to transform the lives of thousands of young children. Our approach extends beyond the classroom via partnership and innovation around practice, policy and research to help ensure every child can t...

We’re proud to partner with Comic Relief US for ! Together with early childhood champions across the country, we’re helping to ensure a future where all kids can thrive.

We were thrilled Head Start director Khari Garvin could join this year's Educare Network Meeting! In partnership with leaders, staff and parents from across the Network, we explored the future - and potential - of Head Start, experienced the power of the Educare Winnebago community, and discussed how to create equitable, welcoming ECE spaces for all families.

What a joy to see former Educare students stepping into the next stage of their lives!

For the past several years, early childhood education has faced a severe workforce crisis that affects programs, providers, and communities across the country. But early learning and care centers are constantly innovating, problem-solving and designing solutions – including at Educare!

Find out how Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers / Educare Atlanta & Educare West DuPage are making change and addressing challenges via hiring practices and continuing education:

Innovative Solutions to Early Childhood Workforce Challenges - Educare Learning Network Educare schools are addressing workforce challenges through innovative solutions around hiring practices and continuing education!

Today is the last day of Dual Language Learner (DLL) Celebration Week! Alongside the Office of Head Start, we celebrate and honor children who are dual language learners - not only this week, but every day!

There are so many benefits to dual language education, especially in early childhood classrooms. To learn more, check out the research findings from our recent DLL Educare Insights brief: https://bit.ly/4bLxgEn

We’re thrilled to share the Educare Network’s 2023 Year in Review! This report captures highlights from our collaborative efforts to advance access to quality education in communities nationwide, including research, policy, practice and more. We invite you to dig in and learn more! https://bit.ly/42lDmXP

Millions of families rely on WIC to help ensure access to the resources they need to thrive – including this Educare Washington, DC parent featured in The New York Times! Learn how WIC makes a difference for young children and their families, and why Congress must take immediate action to increase funding.

Food Assistance for Mothers and Children Faces Funding Shortfall The Agriculture Department has warned that millions of eligible pregnant and postpartum women and their children could risk missing out on nutrition assistance if Congress does not increase funding.