Start Early advances quality early learning for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to close the opportunity gap.
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Jun 12
Thank you to John and Kathy Schreiber for their leadership and commitment to investing in children & families in Lake County!
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Jun 11
Today, we’re proud to officially welcome Celena Sarillo as president of Start Early.
A trusted leader, advocate and partner, Celena has helped advance work on behalf of children, families & communities throughout her career. We’re excited for this next chapter & what’s ahead!
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Jun 10
Last week, Start Early hosted our 24th Annual Luncheon where over 500 supporters came together to celebrate the power of high-quality early learning. We raised a record-breaking $3.3 million to support our mission. See a recap of the #StartEarlyLuncheon: bit.ly/43ZStaN
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Jun 10
The first 3 years of life are a foundational developmental window. Start Early’s Karen Berman and Gaye Duyurucu recently spoke with @WVON1690 to discuss why Early Intervention is so critical. Watch the interview starting at 1:03:10: bit.ly/49ymzWc
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Jun 9
Family experiences matter — and they can help improve #earlyintervention systems. Join Start Early on June 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET to learn how procedural safeguards under IDEA Part C can support advocacy efforts & drive systems change. Register now: bit.ly/43kCUdD
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Jun 8
We know #homevisiting works - improving child outcomes & supporting parents.
As federal policy shifts, advocacy is critical.
The #TogetherForHomeVisiting Campaign brings together the field to protect & strengthen #homevisiting programs nationwide: bit.ly/4eqntXt
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Jun 4
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the #StartEarlyLuncheon, hosted by Helen Zell & Bruce Rauner! We’re united by the belief that together we can transform the lives of our youngest learners. There’s still time to support early childhood education. bit.ly/4e2Y9Wm
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Jun 3
Too many families face barriers accessing #EarlyIntervention (EI) services when support matters most. Our new landscape analysis examines the biggest challenges facing EI systems & how to improve access and outcomes for children and families. Read report: bit.ly/4e0HzGC
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Jun 3
Today, we gather to celebrate & invest in what matters most—our youngest learners. If you can’t join us at the #StartEarlyLuncheon, you can still support early childhood development & help us reach our goal. #EarlyChildhoodMatters #InvestInEarlyLearning bit.ly/49CdeN4
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Jun 2
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors. Your support helps us continue our work to ensure every child has access to quality early learning and care. We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us. Learn more about the #StartEarlyLuncheon & our impact: bit.ly/4vjhdXe
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Jun 2
Head Start teachers build the foundation for lifelong learning — but many face low pay, staffing shortages & more. A proposed federal rule (NPRM) could roll back wage & benefit protections. Comment by 6/11 to support Head Start: bit.ly/4o2Juip #TogetherforHeadStart
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May 28
Shoutout to our amazing Champion Sponsors of the #StartEarlyLuncheon! Your support helps us uplift early learning and care for all children—and we’re so grateful to have you by our side. 🌟 🎟️ Join us June 3 #StartEarly #ThankYouSponsors bit.ly/4ea3r3n
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May 28
Our recording of “Trump Accounts: What Early Childhood & Maternal Health Staff Need to Know" is live. Start Early & @codeforamerica discussed the federal government’s recent launch of new tax-advantaged savings accounts for children: bit.ly/4x16FxQ #TogetherforHeadStart
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May 27
Say hello to our Luncheon Chairs, Helen Zell and Bruce Rauner✨ We’re proud to have their leadership behind this year’s #StartEarlyLuncheon. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4fQttKa
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May 26
Join us on June 3 at our #StartEarlyLuncheon for an inspiring afternoon featuring stories from parents, early learning providers, and advocates — plus a fireside chat between Start Early President Diana Rauner & Shannon Watts. Can’t wait to see you there! bit.ly/4wQ8QUD
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May 22
The agenda for the 2026 #HVSummit is now live! 🎉
Explore sessions bringing together leaders across policy, practice & research. The 2026 Summit features:
✅ 2 Plenary Sessions
✅ NEW! 3 Impact Spotlight Sessions
✅ 30 workshops
& MORE!
Learn more: bit.ly/498ruha
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May 21
We are thrilled to welcome Nila Diab as Executive Director of Start Early Illinois this June. She brings more than 15 years of experience in early childhood, nonprofit leadership, strategy and operations. Please join us in welcoming Nila to Start Early!
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May 18
Head Start turns 61!
40 million children since 1965. Every state. Every territory. Still here.
#HappyBirthdayHeadStart, a program that bet on kids early and kept winning. go.nhsa.org/61
🎂 Join us as we celebrate this transformative program. #HeadStart61
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