Tag Archives: Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

Early Childhood Advocates Ask CT Legislators to Invest in Critical Programs

Posted on April 15, 2015 by christinanelson1

“Spending on early childhood is our best investment in the future.” Study after study has borne out this message, and few people would disagree that supporting children during their earliest years has a deep, far-reaching impact. However, this year in … Continue reading →

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Panelists at 2014 Early Childhood Debriefing Celebrate Advances for Family Child Care

Posted on June 30, 2014 by rachelbwilf

On June 19, the Hartford Area Child Care Collaborative, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Connecticut Commission on Children hosted an “Early Childhood Debriefing” at Goodwin College. The panelists engaged in a wide-ranging, lively conversation about the recent legislative session. … Continue reading →

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Early Childhood Advocacy Day draws hundreds to the Capitol

Posted on March 24, 2014 by rachelbwilf

Last Wednesday, All Our Kin joined an enthusiastic group of parents, children, advocates, educators, and legislators at Connecticut’s Early Childhood Advocacy Day. We were glad to see so many people gathered together to share a vision for policies and programs … Continue reading →

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Disappointment and Renewed Determination as State Legislature Fails to Create Office of Early Childhood

Posted on June 11, 2013 by chamonixadamsporter

Last week was a disappointing one for Connecticut advocates of early childhood education. The state legislative session ended Wednesday, and legislators never raised H.B. 6359, which would have created an Office of Early Childhood, for a vote. This office would … Continue reading →

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Young children’s brains are built for play

Posted on April 18, 2013 by anarader

Each day during the Week of the Young Child, Connecticut’s Early Childhood Alliance and the Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children have sent out information about different ways to support children’s growth and development. Today’s message especially resonated … Continue reading →

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Office of Early Childhood bill moves forward

Posted on April 4, 2013 by anarader

On Friday, H.B. 6359, which proposes the creation of an Office of Early Childhood in Connecticut, was unanimously approved by the Education Committee. H.B. 6359 will now move to the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee. At All Our Kin, our … Continue reading →

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