early childhood news from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
“Massachusetts expanded its childcare system by 8,700 seats last year, fueling a continued recovery of the sector once battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures released by the…
It’s time to share tax season resources
Now that the winter holidays are over, it’s tax filing season — and the Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition is sharing key resources people can use to fill out their…
Understanding progressive education – Alt Ed Austin
Guest contributor Geoff Harrison is the founder and head of school at The Compass School. With over three decades of experience in education, he is bringing a new school to…
Massachusetts guidance on federal immigration policy from Secretary Tutwiler and Elizabeth Matos of the Attorney General’s Office
Yesterday, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and Elizabeth Matos, Civil Rights Division Chief and Senior Advisor to the Attorney General of Massachusetts, joined The 9:30 Call to share information about federal…
A Vital Hub to Bridge Gaps and Strengthen Community Connections
One vital source of support for children, families, and early educators across Massachusetts is the state’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Network. In part one of this blog series…
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont calls for a Universal Preschool Endowment
“In close coordination with Treasurer Russell and Comptroller Scanlon, I am proposing we move an additional 3% of revenue from our pension paydown into the General Fund, and any surplus,…
Advocacy Day at the State House for the Massachusetts Head Start Association
Join the Massachusetts Head Start Association (MHSA) for its Advocacy Day at the State House, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can register here.…
Supporting Early Childhood Development and Family Engagement
One vital source of support for children, families, and early educators across Massachusetts is the state’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Network. As the CFCE website explains, its programs…
Secretary Patrick Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts’ 2025 State of Education Address
“In Massachusetts, we have a long history of educational excellence. Everything we are doing today is because of our commitment to carry this educational excellence into the future. We will…
Liz Sweet of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition joins The 9:30 Call
Yesterday, Liz Sweet, the executive director of MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, joined The 9:30 Call. She shared updates on federal immigration policy and on President Donald…