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December 13, 2024
The holiday season is here! Celebrate the holidays in Worcester and its surrounding communities. Here, parents, care providers, and children can enjoy a wide range of holiday festivities, including: 1. Ice Skating at The Oval Located in the heart of downtown, The Oval is Worcester's premier spot...
November 14, 2024
Parents, teachers, care providers, and lawmakers generally agree on at least one thing: Reading is important for children. When parents read to their children, they can help their kids develop language and vocabulary skills and lay the foundation for them to learn, grow, and thrive long into the...
September 9, 2024
Want to get outdoors, enjoy time with family and friends, and engage in learning activities that are fun for all ages? We've got you covered! Edward Street is hosting our 13th annual Day of Play Family Festival on Saturday, September 14 at Worcester's Elm Park. Here's everything you need to know...
August 29, 2024
Can math be fun for children, teachers, parents, and caregivers? Absolutely! Today, the Young Mathematicians (YM) project at global nonprofit Education Development Center (EDC) provides engaging, interactive mathematics games to promote math skills development among young children in Worcester...
August 22, 2024
Focused on listening, learning, and innovating in early education and care, the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Early Education and Child Care Task Force is giving a voice to parents, educators, and care providers in Massachusetts. As part of its efforts, the interagency task force has hosted 14...
August 8, 2024
A picture is worth a thousand words and can be used to express a wide range of emotions — just ask the teachers and children at the Guild of St. Agnes , a Woo-Labs partner and the largest private nonprofit childcare agency in Worcester. In the fall of 2023, three teachers provided 26 children...
July 31, 2024
How should children spend their after school and out-of-school time (ASOST)? Research suggests ASOST programs can provide children with safe, healthy environments where they can grow academically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. However, access to these programs is sometimes limited in...
June 27, 2024
Helping children understand and manage their feelings is a big responsibility. At Edward Street, we recognize the importance of healthy social-emotional development in young children. In July 2023, we were one of 18 Worcester area organizations awarded a grant via the UMass Memorial Health...
June 20, 2024
Each fiscal year (FY), Massachusetts lawmakers prepare a budget that dictates how they'll allocate resources for operating state and municipal governments, including funds for early education and care programs. The FY25 budget process involves Governor Maura Healey, the Massachusetts House of...
June 13, 2024
Summer has arrived! School is out, and families can enjoy many summertime activities in Worcester. Summer offers new opportunities for parents and children to have fun and learn together. It also allows parents to support the growth and development of their children. 5 Family-Friendly Summer...
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