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.

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(1/3) Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for families of young children across California. It allows parents to work, provide for their kids, and have peace of mind knowing their babies and toddlers are safe, nurtured, and supported.

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@EarlyEdgeCA's Executive Director, Patricia Lozano, joined @Telemundo's @accesototalshow to uplift @QualityStartLA's DLL Initiative campaign and share about the importance of Dual Language programs for young learners, including in TK! 🎉 https://t.co/9CpTr7MM8i @First5LA

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The California Alliance for Student Parent Success has launched the #StudentParent Resource Hub, a one-stop shop for current and prospective #studentparents to find and compare supports across all of California’s public institutions. 💻 Explore the Hub: https://t.co/ZkEOryT7JQ

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🏳️‍🌈 June is LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth, a celebration of positivity, love, & acceptance. To celebrate the LGBTQ+ community & foster inclusivity, @EarlyEdgeCA has put together a list of various educational activities/resources, pride events, & more. https://t.co/PrXMDrNb7b

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A priority area in @EarlyEdgeCA's 2026 Policy Agenda focuses on advancing rate reform by adopting an alternative methodology that reflects the true cost of care & supports just, livable wages & essential benefits for the workforce. Read our policy agenda: https://t.co/yyjYYV6hV5

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New national poll from @firstfiveyears confirms what families already know: #childcare affordability is a crisis. Voters support federal investments that help families access affordable, quality child care & early learning programs. Read the poll findings: https://t.co/M5g1XfNK3q

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Learn more about the Nuestros Niños, Nuestra Voz Initiative: https://t.co/5xlF0SVLep

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(1/3) Our ED Patricia Lozano joined @Telemundo's Nuestros Niños, Nuestra Voz Initiative for a special segment on the channel's program @accesototalshow, where she & other early childhood experts discussed supports for young children like child care, health care, & mental health.

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(2/3) Special thanks goes to @TELEMUNDO52 for inviting @EarlyEdgeCA to participate and to the @hiltonfound for funding this important initiative to support children and families.

Tune into the show tomorrow at 11:30 to watch the discussion! https://t.co/6VBBHVuJYY

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The knowledge brief series, The Brilliance & Importance of Affirming Black (English) Language in ECE, is excited to launch Vol. 4: Rooted in Voices: Emerging Insights on Black Language from Community Dialogue. https://t.co/FiAp8USPep @BlackECECA @CalTog @EarlyEdgeCA #BlackECE

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Many school districts include programs beginning in #TK & provide pathways to biliteracy through elementary school & beyond. Reach out to your local school district to learn which programs are available. 🏫

Visit our FAQs at #TKCalifornia to learn more: https://t.co/g3A8jiY5nh

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(4/4) Read our summary of the key #EarlyLearning and Care investments included in the May Revise: https://t.co/0euM7IHzkg #CAbudget #CAleg

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(1/4) Last week, @EarlyEdgeCA Policy Analyst Andrew Avila provided public comment at both the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services and Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services regarding the 2026-27 California State Budget May Revision.

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(3/4) He urged the committee to shape a final budget that supports our providers and families, and meaningfully moves us forward towards rate reform with an alternative methodology.

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Cambodian families in Long Beach shared that they value #multilingualism, and want greater access to dual immersion programs. @ajsocal_

Learn more: https://t.co/atJ1Kx2TQw @BayAreaCouncil @CalTog @CatalystCali @WeAreUnidosUS

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(3/3) Stay tuned for the final segments -- coming soon! Learn more about the Two Languages, Twice the Opportunities campaign and access key resources here: https://t.co/6LGdQjbnQY

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(1/3) @EarlyEdgeCA's ED Patricia Lozano was in @TELEMUNDO52's studio this week representing the Two Languages, Twice the Opportunities Campaign where she recorded new segments uplifting the benefits of #DualLanguage programs for young learners, including DL options in #TK!

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(2/3) Thank you to @Telemundo for hosting @EarlyEdgeCA and to our campaign partners @First5LA, @CCAllianceLA, LACOE, @QualityStartLA , and @letsunitela for your ongoing collaboration around uplifting the benefits of #bilingualism and supporting young #MultilingualLearners!

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(3/3) She shares learnings, recommendations, and key takeaways from this robust discussion. Read her blog: https://t.co/HQvTUbiuln

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(1/3) In this month’s policy corner, @EarlyEdgeCA Senior Policy Analyst Mirel Herrera reflects on the recent legislative briefing Early Edge co-hosted with the @LPI_Learning which presented the latest research around #UPK implementation.

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(2/3) It also brought together legislators, district/city leaders, researchers, and practitioners to take stock of where the state stands and where it still needs to go as #UTK concludes its first year of full implementation.