Estimating the “true cost” of child care
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by Alyssa Haywoode
15h ago
In a new report, Neighborhood Villages looks at how much high-quality care for children actually costs. The bad news? There’s a “true cost” gap. What Massachusetts pays for subsidized child care is thousands of dollars less than the costs of running high-quality programs, which means children can end up in programs that lack vital resources. Understanding ..read more
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In quotes: Governor Maura Healey
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by Alyssa Haywoode
5d ago
“Congratulations on the fourth anniversary of this call…. It really has made a difference including in how it informs policy. And you saw some of that this year in what we were able to do as an administration and what we look forward to now as we head into year two.” “I want to begin ..read more
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The Massachusetts Senate passes a groundbreaking early education bill
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by Alyssa Haywoode
1w ago
“This bill is another step in fulfilling the promise of the Senate’s Student Opportunity Plan to provide high-quality educational opportunities to our children from birth through adulthood, as well as our obligation to make Massachusetts affordable and equitable for our residents and competitive for employers.”— Senate President Karen E. Spilka Last week, the Massachusetts Senate ..read more
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Governor Maura Healey joins the 9:30 Call
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by Alyssa Haywoode
1w ago
Yesterday, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Strategies for Children’s 9:30 Call, we were thrilled to welcome Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to the call!  The 9:30 Call began as a crisis response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the call has evolved into an incredible community of callers who have been with us since ..read more
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In quotes: MassDevelopment invests in a new early education center in Lynn, Mass.
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by Alyssa Haywoode
1w ago
“MassDevelopment has issued a $6.9 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of LEO Inc., a nonprofit community action agency, which will use proceeds to renovate its existing headquarters at 156 Broad St. and 2-4 Farrar St. in Lynn to expand access to early education and care for low-income children in the Greater Lynn region. The organization’s ..read more
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Fairer tax credits could help immigrant families
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by Alyssa Haywoode
2w ago
Tax credits are an effective way to help families achieve more economic stability. One example is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal program — also offered by some states — that gives tax breaks to low- and moderate-income families and helps move children out of poverty. Unfortunately, not all families have access to ..read more
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Innovative Preschool Partnerships in Northampton
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by Alyssa Haywoode
2w ago
Northampton, Mass., is in the news for its high-quality preschool model. The Western Massachusetts community is a state leader for its approach to preschool expansion, including its collaborative delivery of special education services to young children.  One factor driving this success is support from the state’s Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI), a grant for communities ..read more
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A report on the early childhood workforce points to long-term challenges — and potential for growth
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by Alyssa Haywoode
2w ago
A new report from the Boston Opportunity Agenda (BOA) and the City of Boston’s Early Childhood Office points out what early educators already know: the early childhood workforce is in crisis.  Salaries are low. Workdays are long. And turnover is high. Fortunately, there are also strategic ways to strengthen the workforce. The report — Strengthening ..read more
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In quotes: Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka
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by Alyssa Haywoode
3w ago
“Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate unveiled legislation Thursday they said would help make early education and child care more accessible and affordable at a time when the cost of care has posed a financial hurdle for families statewide. “The bill would make permanent grants that currently provide monthly payments directly to early education and ..read more
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Our Advocacy Network in Action: Melissa Tarjick
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by Alyssa Haywoode
3w ago
“My mother used to joke that when I was very young, I was reading her parenting magazines, and I was giving her parenting tips as a child,” Melissa “Missy” Tarjick recalls. Today, Tarjick is still sharing ideas with parents. She’s a priority populations case manager at the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center in Pittsfield, Mass ..read more
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