Documentary about the importance of investing in high-quality #earlychildhoodeducation. Now available for community screenings - join us! #StartingAtZero
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Our film examines the latest developmental brain science to demonstrate how essential the earliest years of learning are to maximize human potential. #StartingAtZero is now available for (virtual or in-person) community screenings. Learn more: bit.ly/31b8uLj
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We can all agree that high-quality early childhood education and childcare are important. So, why do we continue to fail so many?
Spark a conversation in your community by hosting a screening of our film #StartingAtZero. Learn more: startingatzerofilm.com/host/
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"#Childcare isn't a market problem, it's infrastructure."
Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers, and costly for the economy.
If you missed our #MeetingTheMoment focused on The Economics of Child Care, check out the recording: bit.ly/4tuASCW
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ICYMI #MeetingTheMoment focused on the economics of #childcare:
What happens when families can’t find affordable, high-quality child care?
The ripple effects touch parents, businesses taxpayers, costing the US economy $172B annually, according to @Ready_Nation.
Watch the recording of our #MeetingTheMoment webinar: bit.ly/4tuASCW
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Alabama’s preschool program is a paradigm for high-quality early childhood education, and shows the benefits of providing children with the opportunity to succeed. Learn more in our film #StartingAtZero: startingatzerofilm.com/host/
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Recent educational gains in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee are gaining attention from experts and journalists. What are the lessons for other states? news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…
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As companies scale back paid family leave and caregiving benefits, experts warn women and lower-paid workers could be hit hardest.
Family-friendly policies help parents stay employed and strengthen families. nyti.ms/4fhtQNC
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Dive into the world of early childhood education with our film #StartingAtZero. We showcase the power of nurturing environments and quality programs in shaping young minds.
Now screening in communities across the country at no charge. Learn more: startingatzerofilm.com/host/
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Who’s supporting early childhood policy in your state? Explore this interactive map to see the multi-state initiatives working to strengthen early care and education, child health, and family supports across the country. Click your state to learn more. earlysuccess.org/multi-state…
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This is fantastic!
The best way to learn to teach?
Start early and do it for real.
Gonzaga’s on-campus preschool gives future educators hands-on experience from day one, building confidence where it matters most: in the classroom. gonzaga.edu/news-events/stor…
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From @CommonSense: How Parents View AI-Enabled Toys for Young Children commonsensemedia.org/researc…
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StartingatZeroFilm retweeted
The child care crisis isn’t just about today’s workforce—it shapes tomorrow’s.
Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, moderated by @DanWuori, w/ a panel of experts across education, policy, and business.
🗓 April 20
🕛 12 PM ET
RSVP: bit.ly/419sRH4
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Designing policies and programs that create, maintain, and restore stability can help strengthen the foundations for healthy development.
Read more from @HarvardCenter: buff.ly/8hBV74X
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Celebrate Week of the Young Child #WOYC with our film #StartingAtZero! Learn more: startingatzerofilm.com
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😂 From infancy on, play is an important part of a child’s life. For babies and toddlers, simple, playful interactions with adults support development and lifelong health.
Find simple and playful, age-appropriate activities for children of all ages here: bit.ly/4h4kPFF
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RSVP today to join us for this conversation about the economics of #childcare.⬇️
Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers costly for the economy.
Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, w/ @DanWuori leaders in edu, business workforce policy: bit.ly/419sRH4
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The rise of standalone early care and education departments across states reflects changes experts say are both structural and symbolic. Read more via @The74: the74million.org/zero2eight/…
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Have you seen the 2️⃣ new survey results on the relationship between work schedules and family well-being? ednc.org/earlybird/the-added…
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What is your family's favorite 📖?
Literacy starts at home, with your family's favorite book.
Happy International Children's Book Day!
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STATE UPDATE
California ⬇️
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“TK students can do more than we think—and they love it.” As transitional kindergarten expands across California, educators are discovering just how capable 4-year-olds are when learning is rooted in play and connection. Via @KQED kqed.org/news/12076468/calif…
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StartingatZeroFilm retweeted
Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an economic one.
Join our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by @DanWuori, for a conversation with leading voices on The Economics of Child Care.
RSVP to join the discussion: bit.ly/419sRH4
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