Our Blog
April 28, 2021
Good news in the quest for universal, affordable early education and care! A majority of state legislators have now signed on as co-sponsors of the Common Start Legislation.
April 8, 2021
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, Edward Street is hosting a unique art exhibit and immersive experience - Spring Is Bursting Out All Over!
March 25, 2021
For too many young children, the system just isn’t working. Their learning, growth and future success is hindered by the lack of affordable, high-quality early education and care, studies show.
March 16, 2021
Never underestimate the power of a good book. When children fall in love with reading at a young age there are ripple effects throughout their lives.
March 5, 2021
When Worcester Public Schools (WPS) suspended in-person learning due to the pandemic, early education and care providers and youth service agencies answered the call.
February 24, 2021
Last week, a bill two years in the making was filed at the Massachusetts State Legislator. The Common Start Legislation calls for a 5-year pathway to universal early education and care (EEC) for children ages 0-5.
February 11, 2021
Young children are facing a lot these days. The unpredictability and isolation of COVID-19 can bring feelings of loneliness and confusion, and a lack of age-appropriate learning opportunities.
January 29, 2021
With 2020 and the presidential election behind us, it’s a good time to talk about our plans for 2021. Here’s a sneak peek at what we have in store. This is just the beginning!
January 22, 2021
Enough is enough, parents and caregivers are saying. We need high-quality, affordable childcare.
December 1, 2020
In March of 2020, our work became more important than ever.