Regression, clinginess, loss of appetite--all can be ways children show they're being stressed by the continued pandemic. HuffPost ow.ly/QfcG50zvikR #prek #bestpractices

Now that the weather is better, youngsters will be up for a walk or even deep dive into the backyard to count or gather, sort and compare. playful invitations playfulinvitations.com/new-blog #prek #bestpractices

We cannot discuss reopening NY without a plan to strengthen our #childcare system. businessinsider.com/pandemic-child…

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 ow.ly/I6Ks50BsjHo politico.com/newsletters/we…

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 ow.ly/imzB50BtpSd

How the "slow death" of childcare centers due to COVID-19 will hurt both parents and their communities. TIME time.com/5886491/covid-… #LI4PreK

The new report runs down in detail why proposed cuts to NY school aid will hurt low-income, minority children the most. AQE New York (aqeny.bsky.social) ow.ly/MX4j50BtrUx #prek #bestpractices

From @raepica1 @DEY_Project tips for becoming an early childhood advocate--be at the table, not on the menu! ow.ly/Hihd50ByQpX #LI4PreK

National poll from First Five Years Fund says pandemic has "opened voters' eyes to the importance of child care for families." And it needs to be high-quality and affordable. ow.ly/epSe50BB2mA #LI4PreK

What does our nation need to recover? Support for child care The Hechinger Report "Our leaders are neglecting the needs of a key sector." ow.ly/SYZS50D8kv4 #LI4PreK

Critical to reviving the economy: providing ongoing funding to the child care industry. American Progress ow.ly/Z8RI50DagyY #childcare #prek

A must-see from Empire State Campaign for Child Care 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. youtube.com/watch?v=8YfSPA… #RTAC #SaveNYChildCare

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. The Hechinger Report ow.ly/EwJR50DfqGW #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

The importance of child care to our economy has never been more obvious. Newsweek emphasizes that we need to invest in early childhood education. ow.ly/r4o850Dgj4T #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

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]

Working moms are struggling, reports The New York Times Claire Cain Miller Guess what would help? Government support for child care! ow.ly/zywX50DtwB1 #FundRTAC #SaveChildCare

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. UGA ow.ly/qMyF50DyGLU #PreK4Li #FundRTAC

The experts at Harvard Harvard Graduate School of Education (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! ow.ly/C3dj50DV6kZ #RTAC #PreK4LI

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

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. ow.ly/CvLe50ElESL