SinthuRamalingam

[SinthuRamalingam @SinthuRamalinga]

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Check out @TeachPlusIL alum @mdbhansali's latest op-ed in @chalkbeatCHI. Thank you for continuing to inspire me and future educators! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherLeader #Teacher

[Racism-Free Schools @RacismFreeSchls]

Together, we can make school safer for students and teachers of color. The Racism-Free Schools Act will transform how schools address racism, and your voice can make it law this spring.

Join @RacismFreeSchls Wednesday to learn how! https://t.co/V3btgW2qgm

#RacismFreeSchools

[Teach Plus IL @TeachPlusIL]

ECE Policy Fellow Treasa Howard-Johnson provided public comments at @ISBEnews's Board Meeting today, advocating for a 20% increase to the Early Childhood Block Grant, including for funds to go towards compensation for community-based early childhood educators. #TeacherVoice

[Anya Grottel-Brown @AGrottelBrown]

"What I do in the classroom has consequential, long-term effects on how children will continue to learn," writes @TeachPlusIL alumna and @TeachPlus Senior Writing Fellow Margi Bhansali about her work as an early childhood educator. @EdSource https://t.co/fMJvDS19N1

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

We join coalition members @latinopolicy with a big THANK YOU to @ISBEnews for hearing testimonies from 40+ advocates who requested a 20% budget increase to the Early Childhood Block Grant. #RightToCareIL

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

"We would not have survived without having access to stabilization funds"- coalition member & HR Director at Eyes on the Future #childcare program, Emnet Ward, on the importance of #ARP funds. Check it out!👇

https://t.co/qxI1WZA1iM

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

One of the best ways to meet the high demand for teachers is to support and retain the teachers we have. That's why we've teamed up with @SangamonROE51, @TeachPlusIL and @Teach_Golden to launch affinity groups for educators of color. Learn more at https://t.co/zNdOHBXiGQ

[Teach Plus IL @TeachPlusIL]

Are you a pre-K or K teacher who wants to better align the early grades at your school? Teach Plus is thrilled to present our first ever teacher-led ECE professional learning community! This monthly virtual PLC is free AND you can earn a stipend. https://t.co/V088rtRaL0

[SinthuRamalingam @SinthuRamalinga]

@cassiechicago That's devastating to hear. Check out this Teach Plus Illinois brief about play-based learning in Kindergartens: https://t.co/SRxruy84g1

[SinthuRamalingam @SinthuRamalinga]

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Congrats @mdbhansali, forever @TeachPlusIL fellow on your op-ed in the @chicagotribune. How do we fix such inequities?

[Jason Kander @JasonKander]

Patriotic Americans don’t fist bump their pals after blocking vet healthcare, @TedCruz.

[SinthuRamalingam @SinthuRamalinga]

@StapletonAubry 😡

[Sydelle Barreto @sydelleleanne]

In ALL states, the median wage for early childhood educators is below a living wage. Their work is essential, valuable, complex and UNDERFUNDED.

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

Investing in early childhood education means supporting
🍼 Healthy babies
🏡 Stable families
🍎 Essential educators
💰 Strong economies
At We, the Village we want to #SolveChildCare. Do you? Sign on to this letter to show your support https://t.co/UJiug9dyWo

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

Thank you @GovPritzker for your continued
investments in CCAP & child care grant programs! These investments will provide critical stability for the child care sector & increase access to families in need. Learn more about the increased funding here ️https://t.co/IOLOmTgz9n

[Josh Kaufmann @JoshKaufmann1]

Ripples! “I wanted to be that person for somebody else” @TeachPlusIL alum and current @TSTnonprofit coach Domonique Briggs, speaking at the #ILgrowsummit, talking about her experience feeling support by our own Kristen Ciciora!

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

We, the Village coalition members: we're trying out a different meeting time! Join us for our June Coalition meeting TODAY, 6-7pm. Zoom link ➡️ https://t.co/q0kXlLlgMI #RightToCareIL

[Teach Plus IL @TeachPlusIL]

Calling all #ECETeachers! Interested in learning more about play-based learning? Join us for the Illinois ECE Network Webinar on Play in K, from 7-8pm on June 28. Click here to register:
https://t.co/o2QjD5dEz3

[We, the Village @wethevillageil]

The state primary election is in a little less than one month!

Did you know that you can vote earlier if you want? Voting can happen by mail or at your county clerk's office! See https://t.co/gVROY9XN8x for more information.

See you at the polls!

[SinthuRamalingam @SinthuRamalinga]

Nearly 1 in 3 early childhood educators experience food insecurity due to low wages. We need Congress to make meaningful investments in childcare so providers can support themselves and their families. #WorthyWageDay #SolveChildCare