Early Edge

Early Edge California advocates for accessible, high-quality early learning and care for all with a primary focus on babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Watch this BRAND NEW video message from @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, celebrating Universal #TransitionalKindergarten (TK) for California children and families! https://t.co/lJvuGvubVM #TKCalifornia #TK

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

As part of @EarlyEdgeCA's support for @Telemundo's Nuestros Niños, Nuestra Voz Initiative, our ED Patricia Lozano was invited to join a special episode of the network’s @accesototalshow. In this clip, she shares that parents are a child's first teacher. 💙 https://t.co/5o9DDTuYGv

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Acompáñenos durante #FFNAppreciationWeek de @HomeGrownOrg. Celebraremos los avances en las políticas que apoyan el #cuidadoFFN e imaginaremos un futuro compartido que reconozca a estos cuidadores, quienes son el ❤️ de nuestras comunidades. https://t.co/X5OtElKgKD

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Join us for @HomeGrownOrg's #FFNAppreciationWeek's event: Celebrating Progress & Building Futures w/ FFN Caregivers. We'll celebrate policy progress supporting #FFNcare & imagine a shared future that lifts up these caregivers at the ❤️ of our communities. https://t.co/K6OjtHJ3ht

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

The achievements we've outlined in our 2026 Mid-Year Progress Brief are made possible because of supporters who believe every child deserves a strong start. Consider making a gift today to help keep this momentum going! 💝 Donate Today: https://t.co/rvuCP5EazI

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

The first half of 2026 brought meaningful progress for CA's youngest children & their families. 🌟 Together, @EarlyEdgeCA helped advanced policies/partnerships that expand access to high-quality ELC across the state. Read our 2026 Mid-Year Progress Brief: https://t.co/lvzIqxrfyI

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

🎙️ In this podcast clip from #DreamingBigWorkingHard, @EarlyEdgeCA’s Dir. of Policy explains how #Prop227 disrupted #bilingualed pathways & why we need to rethink how we support #multilingual students & prepare the next gen of #bilingualteachers. https://t.co/bRw0J1KQgi @CalTog

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Families can now learn more about #multilingual #TK programs when visiting #TKCalifornia’s new page which is available in English/Spanish & includes information about DLI programs, the benefits of enrolling their child, & answers FAQs about these programs. https://t.co/OABG8KZuIj

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

(5/5) Thank you, @CCRC4KIDS, for bringing educators, families, advocates, and leaders together to keep these conversations moving forward. #LanguageAccess #EdEquity

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

(1/5) Last week, @EarlyEdgeCA's Exective Director Patricia Lozano and Director of Policy Carolyne Crolotte joined our partner @CCRC4KIDS for an important day of community connection and advocacy. 💙

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

(4/5) The day continued with CCRC’s #BackToSchool Group Connection Event, where we were also glad to see @AsmCRodriguez connecting with families and the community.

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

(2/2) Her belief that every child deserves a book and a chance to dream will continue to make a lasting impact and will forever be part of her legacy. 📚✨

Thank you @DollyParton, you will be missed. 💖🕊️ #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #EarlyLiteracy

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

(1/2) 🦋 @DollyParton’s legacy goes far beyond music. Through @dollyslibrary, she helped millions of children from birth to age 5 discover a love of reading—including young children here in California.

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Dive deeper: Learn more about how the new proposed federal rule for #HeadStart that would impact DLL children and families in @educationweek's interview with @EarlyEdgeCA partner @CalTog’s Executive Director Martha Hernandez. Read the article: https://t.co/CNSQsKjUsO

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

📣 Raise Your Voice for Children & Families: Submit Public Comment to Oppose the New #HeadStart Rule

✔️ Submit public comment by 10/6: https://t.co/mUtjm0rhXx
✔️ Message Congress: https://t.co/O5eIbQH8gx
✔️ Visit @StartEarlyorg's #TogetherforHeadStart: https://t.co/eUIPG93bM5

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

This #BackToSchool season, we’re sharing ways to support #MultilingualLearners (ML) in #TransitionalKindergarten (TK) programs. 🎒 Find resources that support ML students entering TK this year, as well as resources for families exploring #multilingualTK. https://t.co/sE0m8uHBmw

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Join our Director of Policy Carolyne Crolotte & partners from EdTrust-West & @CalTog at the @First5CA Summit: Their Futures First in Anaheim, CA for their August 31st session, “Strengthening #TransitionalKindergarten for #MultilingualLearners.” Register: https://t.co/sST7nKDvE2

[Early Edge @EarlyEdgeCA]

Thank you @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom for investing in California’s kids and families by making free #TransitionalKindergarten (TK) available for every 4-year-old, helping give every child the best possible start.

[Jennifer Siebel Newsom @JenSiebelNewsom]

With free transitional kindergarten now available to every 4-year-old, California has built the largest pre-K system in the country — saving families nearly $14,000 a year.

California is leading the nation and investing in our kids to give every child the best start in life.