ECAN Michigan

ECAN is a network of Michigan ISD early childhood administrators.

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

We joined @hospitals4kids in urging @WhiteHouse and @HHSGov to declare a national emergency in response to the surge of pediatric cases of RSV and flu and the significant capacity issues affecting pediatric hospitals. Learn more: https://t.co/XZwSnZ6evk

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

All eligible children should get the COVID vaccine to get protected and also to protect the health of their families and friends. @healthychildren has a checklist as you prepare for your child's COVID vaccination: https://t.co/Rvkol1oOtA

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Parents may have questions about the COVID vaccine for babies and young children, and your pediatrician is here to help you make the right choice. Find answers to commonly asked questions here. #CallYourPediatrician https://t.co/sJECLPKPLg

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

Today, we authorized emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include use in children down to 6 months of age. https://t.co/DFnvVyQ8n6

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Head Start programs give services to more than a million children every year in every U.S. state and territory. Learn how to enroll your child in a Head Start program here: https://t.co/FA3G2TneaB #GetaHeadStart

[ECAN Michigan @ECAN_MAISA]

Congratulations @jseverson2 Well deserved!

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[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

What do parents need to know about the COVID vaccine for kids?
✅It’s safe
✅Kids ages 5-11 get a smaller dose
✅It protects against long-term side effects of COVID
✅It’s free
✅@AmerAcadPeds recommends the vaccine for all eligible children
Learn more: https://t.co/fRZ4e2MRLN

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

1 in 7 U.S. children lives in a household struggling against food insecurity. During National Nutrition Month, learn more about how pediatricians can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity in AAP and @fractweets’ toolkit. https://t.co/jVMwhfl9Hm

[Emily Lawler @emilyjanelawler]

Free preschool, extracurricular programs expanded in Whitmer’s budget proposal https://t.co/CP7Jhi9VvK via @PolarBarrett

[Corrie Mervyn @CorrieMervyn]

Grateful for the opportunity to talk about Early Childhood! @MEMSPA @InghamISD #InghamImpact @ECAN_MAISA

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

Today, AAP updated interim pandemic guidance on schools, urging prioritization of in-person learning and adherence to COVID safety measures like vaccines and universal masking. Research shows virus transmission in schools is low, especially when masking policies are enacted. 1/3

[ECAN Michigan @ECAN_MAISA]

The results of the first large national longitudinal study of child masking in childcare settings shows a 13-14% reduction in program closures due to COVID-19. @michheadstart @ecic4kids @childfindmich @edu_michelle @LaidlawEmily @MiAEYC

[Amyn A. Malik, MBBS, MPH, PhD @amynmalik]

Child masking in pandemic was associated with a 13-14% reduction in child care closures due to COVID-19 within the following year.

Thomas Muray, @WalterGilliam @SaadOmer3

Association of Child Masking With COVID-19 Childcare Program Closures https://t.co/Bobl7Ow9kX
#epitwitter

[Linda Jacobson @lrj417]

Kids Wearing Masks Reduces Child Care Center Closures, Year-Long @YaleMed Study Finds @The74 https://t.co/EvtBUt9TtK @WalterGilliam

[MASA @MASASupts]

“To our teachers, childcare professionals, aides, bus drivers, custodians, parapros,administration—I see you.Thank you for working tirelessly to help our kids thrive. We're going to keep investing in recruitment & retention to increase your ranks.” - @GovWhitmer #MISOTS22 #MichEd

[MASA @MASASupts]

“I want to be crystal clear: students belong in school.” - @GovWhitmer

#MISOTS22 #MichEd #MiLeg

[MAASE @MAASE4ALL]

@GovWhitmer told educators, “I see you”, in her State of the State address tonight. Thank you for making the largest education investment in state history three years in a row. #MISOTS22 #wekeepleading

[MASB @MASB]

@GovWhitmer highlights the increases in K-12 funding, hazard pay checks to teachers. She thanked K-12 educators and paraprofessionals for their hardwork over the course of the pandemic. She intends to continue to invest dollars into the classroom.

#MISOTS22 #MASB #mileg

[MASB @MASB]

.@GovWhitmer will propose another investment in mental health in next year’s school aid budget, adding onto last year’s work to help schools hire 560+ nurses, counselors, social workers. She emphasizes the need for mental health professionals in schools.

#MISOTS22 #MASB

[Michigan League for Public Policy @michleague.bsky @MichLeague]

We're live tweeting tonight as @GovWhitmer delivers her #MISOTS22 address! #IBelieveInMichigan

[MASA @MASASupts]

HAPPENING NOW: Watch the #MISOTS22 live on YouTube

https://t.co/waG59IP3Ah

#MichEd #MiEducation #MASALeads