Early Edge California advocates for accessible, high-quality early learning and care for all with a primary focus on babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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17 Dec 2025
(1/3) Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for families of young children across California. It allows parents to work, provide for their kids, and have peace of mind knowing their babies and toddlers are safe, nurtured, and supported.
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Jun 12
(3/4) It was great to engage in meaningful conversations w/ attendees & receive such positive feedback on the session. The conference also provided wonderful opportunities to connect w/ ECE leaders from across the country including at a reception hosted at the Governor’s Mansion.
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Jun 12
(4/4) Thank you to @GlobalMindEDorg for creating a space to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance opportunities for young children and families. #EarlyEd #Preschool
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Jun 12
(1/4) We had an incredible time at the 2026 #GlobalMindED Conference in Denver, Colorado this week! 🙌 Our Executive Director, Patricia Lozano, and Senior Policy Analyst, Mirel Herrera, were honored to present “Policy, Programs, and Partners for Preschool and Early Education.
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Jun 12
(2/4) They presented alongside partners from our 2025 Early Learning Tour, Dr. Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, and Theresa Christensen, Founder and CEO of Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Center.
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Jun 11
At the 2026 #GlobalMindED Conference in Denver? Join our Executive Director Patricia Lozano & Sr. Policy Analyst Mirel Herrera TODAY for “Policy, Programs, & Partners for #Preschool & #EarlyEducation” w/ Dr. Lisa Roy & Theresa Christensen. globalminded.org/2026-global… @GlobalMindEDorg
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Jun 10
(1/2) Today, @EarlyEdgeCA joined @CCPUCalifornia, @ParentVoicesCA, and allies in a march to the State Capitol to advocate for adequate #childcare funding for California’s children, families, and providers.
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Jun 10
(2/2) Earlier this morning, we also stood with @SEIULocal99 at the UnRig California rally, calling on corporations to pay their fair share and invest in the services and communities that help California thrive.
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Jun 9
Last month, our Executive Director joined @UCBerkeley’s IHD & E3C at the 2nd Annual Early Childhood Policy Summer Institute to moderate a discussion for UCB graduate students to learn how research shapes policy in CA's #earlychildhood system. Learn more: e3c.berkeley.edu/news/ihd-e3…
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Jun 9
Happening this week! 🙌 Our Executive Director Patricia Lozano & our Senior Policy Analyst Mirel Herrera are presenting a session at the 2026 #GlobalMindED Conference in Denver, CO on June 11th alongside Dr. Lisa Roy & Theresa Christensen. Learn more: globalminded.org/2026-global…
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Jun 8
The final priority area in @EarlyEdgeCA's 2026 Policy Agenda focuses on ensuring CA’s future thrives by embracing the cultural & linguistic strengths of Dual Language Learners (DLLs) starting at birth. Read our policy agenda: earlyedgecalifornia.org/earl… #SupportDLLs #BlackEnglish
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Jun 3
Next week! Our Executive Director Patricia Lozano & Senior Policy Analyst Mirel Herrera are presenting at the 2026 #GlobalMindED Conference in Denver on “Policy, Programs, & Partners for #Preschool & #EarlyEd” alongside Dr. Lisa Roy & Theresa Christensen. globalminded.org/2026-global…
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Jun 3
@EarlyEdgeCA's Executive Director, Patricia Lozano, joined @Telemundo's @accesototalshow to uplift @QualityStartLA's DLL Initiative campaign and share about the importance of Dual Language programs for young learners, including in TK! 🎉 telemundo52.com/video/acceso… @First5LA
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Jun 2
The California Alliance for Student Parent Success has launched the #StudentParent Resource Hub, a one-stop shop for current and prospective #studentparents to find and compare supports across all of California’s public institutions. 💻 Explore the Hub: castudentparentalliance.org/…
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Jun 1
🏳️🌈 June is LGBTQ #PrideMonth, a celebration of positivity, love, & acceptance. To celebrate the LGBTQ community & foster inclusivity, @EarlyEdgeCA has put together a list of various educational activities/resources, pride events, & more. earlyedgecalifornia.org/cele…
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Jun 1
A priority area in @EarlyEdgeCA's 2026 Policy Agenda focuses on advancing rate reform by adopting an alternative methodology that reflects the true cost of care & supports just, livable wages & essential benefits for the workforce. Read our policy agenda: earlyedgecalifornia.org/earl…
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May 29
New national poll from @firstfiveyears confirms what families already know: #childcare affordability is a crisis. Voters support federal investments that help families access affordable, quality child care & early learning programs. Read the poll findings: ffyf.org/2026/02/03/first-fi…
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May 27
(1/3) Our ED Patricia Lozano joined @Telemundo's Nuestros Niños, Nuestra Voz Initiative for a special segment on the channel's program @accesototalshow, where she & other early childhood experts discussed supports for young children like child care, health care, & mental health.
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May 27
(2/3) Special thanks goes to @TELEMUNDO52 for inviting @EarlyEdgeCA to participate and to the @hiltonfound for funding this important initiative to support children and families.
Tune into the show tomorrow at 11:30 to watch the discussion! telemundo52.com/acceso-total…
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May 27
Learn more about the Nuestros Niños, Nuestra Voz Initiative: telemundo52.com/acceso-total…
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May 27
The knowledge brief series, The Brilliance & Importance of Affirming Black (English) Language in ECE, is excited to launch Vol. 4: Rooted in Voices: Emerging Insights on Black Language from Community Dialogue. blackece.org/blackenglish/ @BlackECECA @CalTog @EarlyEdgeCA #BlackECE
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