Activism
January 31, 2022
Monica Thomas-Bonnick, President of Edward Street’s Board of Directors, has lived in diverse locales across the country, from Texas and Oklahoma to New York City and now, Worcester.
January 17, 2022
In 1967, in a speech at Atlanta’s Butler Street YMCA, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. encouraged the nation to continue fighting for equality.
November 30, 2021
Their voices were passionate. The facts and figures were alarming. Their determination to keep fighting was undeniable.
November 9, 2021
Early education and care centers are closing. The early education workforce, notoriously underpaid, is leaving in droves for other jobs. When centers do remain open, families with young children often can’t afford the cost of tuition.
October 27, 2021
Early education and care providers are the backbone of family life. They make it possible for families to work, knowing young children are safe, well-cared for, and on track for success in elementary school and beyond. Yet, the cost is out of reach for many families.
September 30, 2021
Business ownership hasn’t been easy these last couple of years. Shutdowns and pandemic restrictions are only part of the problem; businesses have also faced significant staffing shortages . COVID-19, however, isn’t entirely to blame.
August 31, 2021
Talk about a rare opportunity. The importance of early childhood is being recognized like never before, and Edward Street is determined to capitalize on this unique moment in history.
August 16, 2021
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to interrupt children’s most formative years, early education and literacy are more important than ever.
June 30, 2021
In Massachusetts, a livable wage—the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support his or herself and their family—is $17.74 per hour. The numbers simply don't line up.
June 16, 2021
In case you haven’t heard us say it before, we’re in favor of universal, affordable, high-quality childcare.
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