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to enhance the care, education, & development of CT's young children in the context of family, & community; & and to support the professionals who care for them

Joined May 2011
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56% of child care centers are losing money every day, programs are confronting an unsustainable reality, even as they are taking desperate measures - putting supplies on credit cards, drawing down personal savings, and laying off staff - naeyc.org/pandemic-surveys via @NAEYC
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"We can all be more proactive in our conversations with children, using our words carefully and in honest and loving ways." Here are some practical tips for ensuring conversations with children are positive and meaningful. naeyc.org/our-work/families/…
#ECE educators, take the current @NAEYC survey & help #SaveChildCare! (Plus, everyone who completes the survey by the EXTENDED DEADLINE of 11/29 will have a chance to win $50). The survey is available in English and Spanish via naeyc.org/pandemic-surveys. Take it & share it today!
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Whether their child is 3 years old or in 3rd grade, America’s working parents are facing a #childcare crisis. #Congress must #SaveChildCare to ensure providers can afford to remain open, and families can access the care they need. #SaveChildCare
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Children & families can’t wait any longer. @SpeakerPelosi, @GOPLeader, @senatemajldr, @SenSchumer listen to more than 125 national and state orgs who are joining together asking Congress to #SaveChildCare and fund schools: bit.ly/3hBfc2p
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Congress, #childcare providers, #ECE educators, and public school teachers can’t safely do their jobs until you do yours. I stand with more than 125 orgs who are asking for at least $50B to #SaveChildCare and $200B to fund our schools: bit.ly/3hBfc2p
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#ChildCare is in crisis, nearly 4.5M child care spots may be permanently lost b/c of #COVID19 closures. Call Congress TODAY to urge them to #ThinkBabiesAndAct by supporting families with babies keep access to safe, affordable child care. thinkbabies.org/strollingthu…
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"If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids?" Parents across the nation are struggling to find child care as they are returning to the workforce: ow.ly/tf4a50AD98h
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CT AEYC retweeted
Just announced! NAEYC members will have extended access to all Virtual Institute presentations until 7/30! Not a member? Join today! Entry Level membership starts at just $30 per year and includes our other digital benefits! bit.ly/2DE4wln
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“Some 40% of the #childcare providers that existed pre-pandemic expect to close permanently unless they get additional public assistance soon, according to a @NAEYC survey of more than 5,000 child-care providers released on Monday.” washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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FCC Educators, join @nafcc & @CTAEYC for the second webinar in a three-part series with @AskTomCopeland. Last month, Tom discussed contracts & how to protect your business during #COVID19. Don't miss his presentation July 25th at 9:30am, register here: bit.ly/3eq4EBN
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Couldn’t be prouder of team @AzAEYC @sazaeyc and the incredible educators who shared their #childcare stories with @SenatorSinema staff. TY for everyone’s leadership & commitment to fight for the investments that are needed! #FundChildCare #NoChildCareNoRecovery
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Great news! Congratulations @ascubbage!
Congratulations to @ascubbage on being named the new president of @ncsmartstart. the-dispatch.com/news/202007…
Today is a day of celebration, learning, and sharing traditions and history. We are proud to celebrate #Juneteenth with our Black and African American families, friends, and community.
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CT AEYC retweeted
In honor of Juneteenth, NAEYC encourages everyone to take time and action today and every day to celebrate Black excellence, advance anti-racism, increase #EquityinECE, and work to build communities in which each and every child, family, and educator thrives.
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#PrideMonth Beth Bye was born in #Greenwich and served in the #CT House and Senate. In 2019, @GovNedLamont named Bye Commissioner of @CT_OEC. Bye and her wife, Tracey Wilson, were the first #LGBTQ couple to officially marry in the state! Thank you, Beth Bye for #pavingtheway! 🏳️‍🌈
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CT AEYC retweeted
Thank you to the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health @montclairstateu for this great resource
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