Tx Early Ed Alliance

Working to ensure Texas has a system of quality early childhood education to prepare kids for success in school & life.

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

We're hiring a Director of Research and Evaluation!

More info here: https://t.co/1B7t8trYy1
#TXlege #Nonprofitjobs #ATXjobs

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

BREAKING: 31 groups released a statement urging the budget conference committee at the TX Legislature to fund child care.

So far, the #TXlege has NOT committed to providing funding to keep child care open for working parents.

@childrenatrisk @texasaeyc https://t.co/7nTRB6EaX8

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Tomorrow, the Texas House debates the state budget.

We're very disappointed the budget fails to address the child care crisis.

As parents struggle to find affordable, quality child care — and more child care providers warn that they may shut down — the #TXlege needs to step up.

[TXAEYC @texasaeyc]

@RepWalle knows the importance of investing in our state’s child care system! His push for $2 billion for child care in the state budget can save child care and support every aspect of the Texas economy. https://t.co/cB0ak7yIoh

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Thank you to @RepWalle for speaking up for kids, parents, small businesses, child care providers, and everyone else who needs the Legislature to fund child care this session.

https://t.co/2qIgiQTysz #TXlege

[David Feigen @DavidFeigen]

Thank you to @KarinaKling and @TXCapTonight for having me on to discuss the child care crisis and what to do about it.

Lawmakers need to keep hearing from parents, business leaders, and other Texans that child care funding is a priority. #txlege

https://t.co/lGE5VXAK2x

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

We 💙 #HB3318 by @RepAllenTX131 / #SB1977 by @DrewSpringer!

It empowers parents of kids with disabilities by offering the option of inclusive, full-day pre-k if it's in the student's IEP.

#TXlege #TXed @DisRightsTx @texasaeyc @TxDisabilities https://t.co/ztEMWat3gf

[Tx Early Ed Alliance @TECEC]

We appreciate your leadership on child care funding, @RepWalle! #txlege

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Thank you to @RepWalle for speaking up for kids, parents, small businesses, child care providers, and everyone else who needs the Legislature to fund child care this session.

https://t.co/2qIgiQTysz #TXlege

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Here’s a lovely example of what emergent literacy looks like during toddlerhood. As father & son work together on a remodeling job, this little guy meticulously captures each measurement on paper. His writing is not yet conventional, but he’s already learned print conveys meaning

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

“We’re disappointed that the funding is only in budget-writers’ ‘wish list’ right now, but we’ll keep pushing state leaders to try to get the funding approved this session."

#TXlege @RepWalle @edwonkkimmy @TXRestAssoc @childrenatrisk @texasaeyc https://t.co/wh1rbg4X9Z

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Thank you @RepWalle for vowing to fight for child care funding this session! #TXlege

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

POP QUIZ!

Question: Which TX House Committee handles most child care policy issues?

Answer: The House International Relations & Economic Development Committee!

And they took important steps last year on child care. This morning they're hearing from state agencies. #TXlege

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

This session, we have a chance to advance policies that support TX kids.

Check out these good bills by @RepJamesFrank @Menendez4Texas @RaneyForTexas @RepToniRoseTX @NathanForTexas @JudithZaffirini @stevefortx @BucyForTexas @VoteLizCampos & others. #TXlege https://t.co/dUREFkzLTs

[Texas School Readiness Dashboard @TXreadykids]

Texas Unveils a New Data Tool for Understanding School Readiness

#TXlege @putkids1st @4earlysuccess @BlahaOsborne
https://t.co/Ng30aJDfDe

[Sarah Rittling @SarahRittling]

The @TXRestAssoc has taken a stand on #ChildCare.

Because a lack of access to quality, affordable care is not just a family issue, it’s an economic issue that impacts employers and employees alike. https://t.co/XUTwqb7DOR

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

You want to get your favorite enchiladas on Friday night?

The Texas Restaurant Association writes that restaurants can't staff up because of the child care crisis.

They're urging the Legislature to take action this session. #TXlege @TXRestAssoc https://t.co/T3v0hqLRSu

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

@SenRoyceWest Senator Perry says that when it comes to child care, "we can't keep doing what we're doing."

He says it's now almost too expensive for many Texans to go to work — including his family members and the staff around the #TXlege.

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

BREAKING:

As the Senate Finance Committee meets today to discuss funding for the TX Workforce Commission, 196 business leaders delivered a letter urging state leaders to ramp up support for child care.

#TXlege @childrenatrisk @earlymattersTX @UWTexas
https://t.co/aWNXWinqTp

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today Texans will be at the Senate Finance hearing at the #TXlege to urge the Legislature to show child care some love!