We are thrilled to officially launch our Blog - a dedicated platform for recognizing and sharing the stories of PIC principals, as well as contributing insights from our research and learnings on how best to support school leaders in their roles principalimpactcollaborative.org/blog

To all our PIC principals – thank you for being who you are, for always bringing your authentic self, for pushing yourself to grow into an even more effective leader, and for always giving your best for your students and their families. #thankaprincipal

“We don’t need private [#earlyed] providers. We can accommodate this internally.” A brief thread 🧵 unpacking this quote from a concerned CO school district leader on the state’s plans for expanded #PreK: co.chalkbeat.org/2022/3/15/2297…

Texas policymakers must address the needs of the child care workforce. We encourage the #txlege to take further action on the #ECE infrastructure this coming session bit.ly/3w8IcbY

I want every mom in every part of Fort Worth to know we are here for her. We have to call this continual rise in the infant and maternal mortality rate what it is  -  a crisis. Together, we're changing that story for families: medium.com/@mayormattiepa…

Greater Arlington Chamber explains some reasons employers are still struggling to hire talent. #txed #TexasWorks #txlege arlingtontx.com/blog/labor-sho…

The projected state budget surplus should include funding to support an increase in affordable quality childcare to help parents--especially women--successfully re-enter the job market. #WorkingForTexas #txlege

Cody Summerville and fellow TXAEYC members met with Rep. Keith Self (TX-3) at the US Capitol to discuss critical funding for early childhood providers. Keith Self #naeycPPF #solvechildcare #carecantwait.

TXAEYC members met with Senator Senator John Cornyn in Washington, DC to discuss the need for high-quality early childhood education in TX. We're grateful for our members' unwavering commitment to advocating for young children, families, and the workforce! 👏 #naeycPPF #solvechildcare

Spent today on #CapitolHill talking w/TX delegation offices of Sen Senator John Cornyn, Rep. Keith Self (TX-3) & Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) about improving access to quality child care for young kids, working families & the #TXeconomy. Now, onward together to #solvechildcare. #naeycppf TXAEYC

New polling from First Five Years Fund shows overwhelming, bipartisan support for increasing the nation’s child care investments - with 93% of American voters identifying access to affordable, quality care as critical - both to children/families and to the nation’s economy.

Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the @EarlyEdCanary! A labor of love by my team at ChildCareAssociates dedicated to keeping folks up to date on important issues, policy developments and local bright spots impacting the child care sector.

Tarrant County Blue Ribbon Action Committee on Child Care met yesterday to discuss critical opportunities for improving quality & access of child care at scale in NTX & beyond.

Fort Worth Report What a thoughtful and engaging conversation on early childhood education spotlighting the great work happening in Fort Worth and Tarrant County and challenges that remain for early childcare.

ICYMI: Fort Worth Report hosted an important community conversation about creating a child care system that is accessible for all. “The math doesn’t work. At its core, it’s unaffordable, inaccessible and it’s not working.”

Today the #txlege convenes for its 3rd special session, with a major focus on ed finance. Last session, important pre-k partnership bills such as HB 1614 & HB 2923 did not make it past the finish line. This October, we can't afford to let early ed in child care take a backseat!

City of Fort Worth is voting on Prop 2 tonight! The property tax exemption could save providers an average of $3,000/ year, a much needed break for child care centers delivering high-quality care to low-income children. We are hopeful for a positive outcome! bit.ly/3JZDvYD

Texas sorely lacks a high-qualified early educator workforce, but efforts to increase the amount of degree-holding early educators begs the question: how can we expect anyone to pursue an #ECE degree if the career projections are abysmal?