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It is crucial to support children and their mental health as they navigate their emotions and questions about violence. Our resource on how to talk to your child about tough topics like violence can offer guidance during these difficult times. Let’s create safe spaces for open conversations and help our little ones process their feelings. Read more - https://lnkd.in/gtK9WWhN

Check out the free recording of "Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom" - the first session of the six-part ACSES Framework Introductory Series! Hear from Dr. Stephanie Curenton on why racial equity is critical for positive child outcomes. The webinar recording is also available in Spanish. Watch the full recording: https://lnkd.in/gtmcyfVi

Planning to attend the Hunt Institute’s Early Childhood Leadership Summit on September 4-6? Hear from Start Early SVP Professional Learning, Barbara Cooper, Ph.D, at the panel “Ranking of State Early Education Systems and Areas of Opportunity.” In discussion with other ECE leaders Beth Bye and Philip Fisher, Dr. Cooper will share her thoughts and experience investing in workforce development and wellbeing to increase system-level growth and impact for children and families. Sign up here to learn more about Start Early’s workforce development initiatives and opportunities for advancement for teachers and leaders: https://lnkd.in/g4ew2qwY

Final call to register for our FREE webinar, “Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom” TOMORROW, August 29, 2024, at 12-1 p.m. CT. Our first webinar kicks off an engaging six-part series introducing ACSES - a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms. The ACSES Framework Introductory Series will build early childhood educators’ understanding of equitable classroom learning and offers include practical strategies to support young Black and Brown learners. Participants will be able to earn CEUs or count webinars towards their CDA. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7FQu9b6

The call for proposal for the 2025 National Home Visiting Summit in Washington, D.C. closes THIS Friday, August 30! Help shape the conversation at our upcoming conference! The Summit seeks proposals addressing systems change work within the home visiting field and early childhood system of care. Content areas of interest for the 2025 Summit include but are not limited to Exploring a Continuum of Home Visiting, Workforce Well Being from a Systems Change Lens and MORE. Submit your proposal by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zfpDaj

A new blog post by Start Early National Policy Team Climate Change Fellow Evelyn Bigini explains the importance of being aware of air quality as early childhood professionals. Find out how to check air quality and how to teach others about climate. and access other the many resources available to provide a healthy learning environment for all children: https://lnkd.in/gkpMx7KD

Registration is still open for our FREE webinar, “Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom” on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12-1 p.m. CT. Our first webinar kicks off an engaging six-part series introducing ACSES - a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms. The ACSES Framework Introductory Series will build early childhood educators’ understanding of equitable classroom learning and offers include practical strategies to support young Black and Brown learners. Participants will be able to earn CEUs or count webinars towards their CDA. Register now. https://lnkd.in/g7FQu9b6

Register for our FREE webinar “Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom” on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12-1 p.m. CT. This webinar kicks off an engaging six-part series introducing ACSES, a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms. https://lnkd.in/g7FQu9b6

A new blog post by Start Early Climate Change Fellow Evelyn Bigini explains the many ways child care providers can make sure children stay safe during hot summer months. There are several resources such as heat maps and climate outlook charts to ensure children keep cool no matter how warm the weather gets. Read more on how important it is to be aware of the effects of hot weather on the health of young children: https://lnkd.in/gVyudDkH

There is still time to sign up for our FREE webinar, “Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom” on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12-1 p.m. CT. Our first webinar kicks off an engaging six-part series introducing ACSES - a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms. The ACSES Framework Introductory Series will build early childhood educators’ understanding of equitable classroom learning and offers include practical strategies to support young Black and Brown learners. Participants will be able to earn CEUs or count webinars towards their CDA. Register today! https://lnkd.in/g7FQu9b6