StartingatZeroFilm

Documentary about the importance of investing in high-quality #earlychildhoodeducation. Now available for community screenings - join us! #StartingAtZero

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Our film examines the latest developmental brain science to demonstrate how essential the earliest years of learning are to maximize human potential. #StartingAtZero is now available for (virtual or in-person) community screenings. Learn more: https://t.co/dbxQppyKmI

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"#Childcare isn't a market problem, it's infrastructure."

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Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers, and costly for the economy.

If you missed our #MeetingTheMoment focused on The Economics of Child Care, check out the recording: https://t.co/kW2mDcHiEX
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ICYMI #MeetingTheMoment focused on the economics of #childcare:

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What happens when families can’t find affordable, high-quality child care?

The ripple effects touch parents, businesses + taxpayers, costing the US economy $172B annually, according to @Ready_Nation.

Watch the recording of our #MeetingTheMoment webinar: https://t.co/kW2mDcHiEX

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Alabama’s preschool program is a paradigm for high-quality early childhood education, and shows the benefits of providing children with the opportunity to succeed. Learn more in our film #StartingAtZero: https://t.co/aVcBGC7JWy

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Recent educational gains in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee are gaining attention from experts and journalists. What are the lessons for other states? https://t.co/L2PI9ksDwP

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As companies scale back paid family leave and caregiving benefits, experts warn women and lower-paid workers could be hit hardest.

Family-friendly policies help parents stay employed and strengthen families. https://t.co/ZtaJAcfM73

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Dive into the world of early childhood education with our film #StartingAtZero. We showcase the power of nurturing environments and quality programs in shaping young minds.
Now screening in communities across the country at no charge. Learn more: https://t.co/aVcBGC7JWy

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Who’s supporting early childhood policy in your state? Explore this interactive map to see the multi-state initiatives working to strengthen early care and education, child health, and family supports across the country. Click your state to learn more. https://t.co/9dXKe5AI3i

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This is fantastic!

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The best way to learn to teach?
Start early and do it for real.

Gonzaga’s on-campus preschool gives future educators hands-on experience from day one, building confidence where it matters most: in the classroom. https://t.co/7ni17Q8G6S

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From @CommonSense: How Parents View AI-Enabled Toys for Young Children https://t.co/IgbnUP31IY

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The child care crisis isn’t just about today’s workforce—it shapes tomorrow’s.

Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, moderated by @DanWuori, w/ a panel of experts across education, policy, and business.

🗓 April 20
🕛 12 PM ET
RSVP: https://t.co/FPaFHpWStS

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#StartingAtZero

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Designing policies and programs that create, maintain, and restore stability can help strengthen the foundations for healthy development.

Read more from @HarvardCenter: https://t.co/DWFtrQbBwR

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Celebrate Week of the Young Child #WOYC with our film #StartingAtZero! Learn more: https://t.co/hpghkAUEH0

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#StartingAtZero

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😂 From infancy on, play is an important part of a child’s life. For babies and toddlers, simple, playful interactions with adults support development and lifelong health.

Find simple and playful, age-appropriate activities for children of all ages here: https://t.co/tIWXqwDZNX

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RSVP today to join us for this conversation about the economics of #childcare.⬇️

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Child care in America is often described as a broken market: expensive for families, unsustainable for providers + costly for the economy.

Join #MeetingTheMoment for The Economics of Child Care, w/ @DanWuori + leaders in edu, business + workforce policy: https://t.co/FPaFHpWStS

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The rise of standalone early care and education departments across states reflects changes experts say are both structural and symbolic. Read more via @The74: https://t.co/tO3EkrOE3p

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Have you seen the 2️⃣ new survey results on the relationship between work schedules and family well-being? https://t.co/T7KmzjEgYs

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What is your family's favorite 📖?

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Literacy starts at home, with your family's favorite book.

Happy International Children's Book Day!

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STATE UPDATE
California ⬇️

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“TK students can do more than we think—and they love it.” As transitional kindergarten expands across California, educators are discovering just how capable 4-year-olds are when learning is rooted in play and connection. Via @KQED https://t.co/FV8HbCMijH

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Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s an economic one.

Join our #MeetingTheMoment webinar, moderated by @DanWuori, for a conversation with leading voices on The Economics of Child Care.

RSVP to join the discussion: https://t.co/FPaFHpWStS

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STATE UPDATE
California just made transitional kindergarten free for all 4-year-olds. But the real question: will the benefits last? Some districts are rethinking how early learning connects to later grades to ensure those early gains don’t fade. https://t.co/Yngv7g3HVy