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November 10, 2023
Early childcare educators and professionals shape the lives of our children and provide peace of mind so families can work. Their compensation is perpetually inadequate, but another economic issue looms - many lack access to retirement benefits. The reality is that without retirement benefits,...
October 20, 2023
While the state has made some investment in stabilizing the early education field, programs still struggle to attract staff and invest in permanent wage increases. “No employer is going to increase wages one year when they can’t guarantee to keep it in subsequent years,” said Eve Gilmore, CEO of...
October 5, 2023
Investment in early education and childcare is essential to the success of young children, as well as those who work in the field. Last month, the Massachusetts State Budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year was finalized, and included victories and funding for early education and childcare. The budget...
August 28, 2023
The history and mission of NAEYC The foundation for future success in a person’s life starts in early childhood with high quality education and childcare. There is a small window of opportunity to provide this life-changing care, and the guidance of high standards ensures that children get what...
March 14, 2023
In 1852, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to provide statewide public schooling. The rest of the country followed. Since then, public school districts have grown into stronger and better-funded systems. In 2022, Massachusetts spent $18,471,917,000 on the education of children in...
March 1, 2023
You’ve seen the news. Staffing shortages are affecting businesses across the state and country. The struggle to hire workers is hurting their bottom line and consumer access to goods and services. Affordable childcare offers an immediate solution with long term benefits. It allows more parents to...
January 3, 2023
It’s a new year and young children want to make it the best one ever, but they need your help. They don’t have a seat at the policy table, so we went to see them at the kids’ table! Here’s what they had to say. 1.) I want to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school—even adulthood Please make...
November 10, 2022
Dear Local and Statewide Elected Officials: Congratulations on your victory November 8th. We appreciate your commitment to serving our community. We’ve been celebrating with you. Now, the work begins. Tackle these five tasks and voters of all ages will benefit. Task #1: Get schooled in the...
November 1, 2022
The alarm has been sounded. “Massachusetts,” says a recent report from Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, “is facing a perfect storm of circumstances which, if not addressed, threaten to undermine the state’s historic advantage in attracting and retaining both businesses and talent, and could...
October 20, 2022
Join us in promoting early childhood success this November! Edward Street’s 2022 Election Guide is here to show you how. A vote for early childhood is a vote for the community Why is Edward Street so focused on early childhood? Let us count the ways. Millions of neurons are formed each second...
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