.Lancaster ISD is emerging as a model for the state in growing 3rd grade reading scores, a foundational milestone for later academic success. #txed Read more: ow.ly/zqb650LFgek

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Texans Care for Children CHILDREN AT RISK Early Matters Dallas What Texas lawmakers can do to get kids ready for kindergarten dallasnews.com/news/education…

"The ultimate tenant amenity--the mother of all tenant amenities--is childcare." -Peter Brodsky, Reimagine Redbird Learn how business leaders in DFW and the US are innovatively addressing access to quality childcare for the workforce of today and tomorrow. ow.ly/79Pm50LR2Kc

We're excited to see County Clay Lewis Jenkins list expanding quality child-care as a priority. "That not only puts the kids on a great path to success, it allows young parents to re-enter the work force and we need them in the work force," Jenkins said. cbsnews.com/dfw/news/tarra…

Enrolling your child in pre-K can significantly impact their brain development, school readiness and later achievement. #txed Our four takeaways from examining the latest Dallas County pre-K data: commitpartnership.org/blog/four-take…

TX has more EC professionals than any other state, yet wages have remained stagnant at $12 avg, culminating in a staffing shortage & a lack of availability that’s hurting the economy and school readiness. sanantonioreport.org/early-childhoo…

ATTENTION: ALL 3- and 4-star TRS childcare directors in Dallas! Dallas ISD has posted its Pre-K Partnerships RFP for childcare providers interested in partnering with their district. The RFP is due on March 1st. For more information, click on this link: ow.ly/P4QP50MRVGh

Nearly 200 business leaders across 34 cities in #TX call child care a workforce issue that impacts their productivity and our state's economy. See their letter to Texas Workforce Commission Greg Abbott Dan Patrick Dade Phelan here: txchildren.org/posts/2023/2/1…

Thanks to the Preschool Development Birth to Five (PDG 0-5) Grant awarding the state $48M in dedicated funding, there should be a conversation about why there is an early childhood crisis in Texas - and what can be done to fix it. #txed #txlege More: bit.ly/3EcPPC1

"The Texas economy has outperformed many others throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, but how well we tackle child care may very well determine if we maintain our competitive edge." ow.ly/nRsO50N5cgW

Early Matters Dallas staff joined United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Reading Day this morning by reading to the Pre-K students at Dallas ISD Arlington Park Early Childhood Center! We enjoyed engaging with the students and helping establish a love for reading! #ReadingDay #earlyliteracy #PreK

“Child care isn’t just a family issue, it’s an economic issue.” Thank you to Angie Chen Button for kicking off the #ECrally at the Capitol this morning!

Powerful day at the Capitol listening to legislators Royce West Jacey Jetton, Emily Williams Knight, and childcare providers talk about how critical child care is to our state and our economy. #txlege

Pre-K Partnerships can help ensure more Texas students are ready for school when they enter Kindergarten. We look forward to continuing the momentum for #HB1614. #txed #txlege

.Early Matters Dallas Director Amber Shields testifying now before the Texas Senate Committee on Education in favor of #SB2565 and the importance of a strong curriculum through high-quality instructional materials. #txed #txlege Learn more: bit.ly/3FWAQgq

Enrollment for free, high-quality Pre-K is now open across DFW! 4 out of 5 students in Dallas County qualify for FREE, full-day Pre-K in their district. See the qualifications and find your district TODAY at PreKDFW.org!

Our own Amber Shields, Director of Early Matters Dallas, discusses how a strong curriculum through high-quality instructional materials can help improve student learning experiences across the state through #HB1605 and #SB2565 #txed #txlege Learn more: texastribune.org/paid-post/the-…

Give it up for the first graduating class to receive a bachelor's degree from Dallas College! 🎓👏 125 trendsetters are ready and well-equipped to change the lives of future generations with their bachelor's degree in Education. Want to join them? Info: dallascollege.edu/cd/schools/edu…

Early Matters was proud to support a recent episode of Lemonada Media's No One Is Coming to Save Us about how Texas is 'Tackl[ing] A Child Care Shortage.' We hope you'll take a listen here or on your favorite podcast app: tinyurl.com/2ua55e5u #txed

The Early Matters coalition was proud to testify before last week's Texas Early Learning Council meeting in support of "data systems that enable more young children to thrive." Read our full testimony here: ow.ly/UMs350PULH0