Long Island RTAC

The Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) for Pre-K and Early Education is a state-funded collaboration of service providers.

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

Thank you to all our Long Island legislators who supported expanded Pre-K and funding for the Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Childhood Education (RTAC). Our experts are already assisting school districts as they plan. https://t.co/vP8OR7ZIyv

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

@NYGovCuomo in 2014 you promised Pre-K for all. Long Island's four year olds are still waiting! Only 10% have access to full-day state-funded programs. Invest in their future--and in our region's economic growth. Expand Pre-K now!

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

90% of Long Island's children are still waiting for state-funded, full-day Pre-K. @NYGovCuomo our children are still asking "Where's my Pre-K?" Invest in expanding these essential programs.

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

The experts at Harvard @hgse urge policymakers to strengthen community-based networks among health care, child care and education. Guess what? That's what #RTAC has been doing on LI. We urge our legislators to continue funding! https://t.co/5qCH3zCDPn #RTAC #PreK4LI

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

@toddkaminsky Thank you for meeting with us yesterday to discuss the #RTAC and Long Island's need for Pre-K. We deeply appreciate your attention to this important issue.

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

Yet another study proves value of Pre-K: this one shows state-funded programs boost math achievement and support long-term academic success. On LI, only 10% of 4yo's have access to such full-day, state-funded programs. @universityofga https://t.co/rBPpX5u1Ur #PreK4Li #FundRTAC

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

Working moms are struggling, reports @nytimes @clairecm Guess what would help? Government support for child care! https://t.co/MCezupH729 #FundRTAC #SaveChildCare

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

Without our Regional Technical Assistance Center, we can't support our 1,717 child care providers and Pre-K in public school districts. Thank you for your efforts @MichaelleSolage Want to know how you can help? Email [email protected]

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

The importance of child care to our economy has never been more obvious. @Newsweek emphasizes that we need to invest in early childhood education. https://t.co/FZhUKEi51u #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

How the Biden administration can support early childhood education in ways that really make a difference--for instance, by building the capacity of the adults that staff child care programs. @hechingerreport https://t.co/bazFfossr1 #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

A must-see from @EmpireStateCCC New video features child care providers around the state who share their stories. "We are essential workers, but don't get the essential funds we need"--Alicia Marks, Amityville. https://t.co/KeLHXZxayl #RTAC #SaveNYChildCare

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

Critical to reviving the economy: providing ongoing funding to the child care industry. @amprog https://t.co/OQuCjIHdbm #childcare #prek

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

What does our nation need to recover? Support for child care @hechingerreport "Our leaders are neglecting the needs of a key sector." https://t.co/CtvHOk3k2K #LI4PreK

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

National poll from @firstfiveyears says pandemic has "opened voters' eyes to the importance of child care for families." And it needs to be high-quality and affordable. https://t.co/aCCFaVfLkn #LI4PreK

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

From @raepica1 @DEY_Project tips for becoming an early childhood advocate--be at the table, not on the menu! https://t.co/mHBb7G0sW9 #LI4PreK

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

The new report runs down in detail why proposed cuts to NY school aid will hurt low-income, minority children the most. @AQE_NY https://t.co/4oLGrRoNFk #prek #bestpractices

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

How the "slow death" of childcare centers due to COVID-19 will hurt both parents and their communities. @TIME https://t.co/HMGxXgKcxr #LI4PreK

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

The experts at The National Academy of Sciences took at look at whether quality early education = more successful adult lives. The answer: YES! That's why it's our mission to support these programs in any way we can. #thesciencebehindit #LIRTAC https://t.co/aYrbRL5QSt

[Long Island RTAC @LI4PreK]

We know the "power of preschool"--especially when it comes to children from low-income families. But is progress "permanently stunted" because of the pandemic? @politico https://t.co/p478lHw7D5 https://t.co/dPlNTL9D38

[LI Pre-K Initiative @LongIslandPreK]

Regression, clinginess, loss of appetite--all can be ways children show they're being stressed by the continued pandemic. @HuffPost https://t.co/RRIpstiRO2 #prek #bestpractices