📣 $400K missing from a $10M Head Start grant. 91 educators, 200+ families left stranded. Encompass’ non-compliant program puts the entire grant at risk and violates our contract. Our community demands answers & accountability! #SaveHeadStartSCZ #EarlyLearningMatters 

🌍 The U.S. lags behind other nations in early education access—#HeadStart helps close the gap by serving 800,000 low-income children annually. A lapse in funding means thousands of these kids may lose services.

Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...

#EarlyLearningMatters

🌍 The U.S. lags behind other nations in #earlyeducation access—#HeadStart helps close the gap by serving 800,000 low-income children annually,

Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/resource...

#HeadStartWorks #EarlyLearningMatters #HeadStartImpact #BuildingFutures

📚 Children in #HeadStart show gains in language, literacy, math, and social skills after just one year. Showing the need for Head Start access to be expanded, not decreased.

Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/resources/He...

#HeadStartWorks #EarlyLearningMatters

🌟 Since 1965, Head Start has served nearly 40 million children nationwide—building a foundation in learning, health, and nutrition for children in every zip code across the U.S. and its territories.

Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/resource...

#HeadStartWorks #EarlyLearningMatters

Happy Saturday! ☀️ Curiosity, laughter, + play aren’t just fun. They’re how children learn and grow. It’s true! Play builds social skills, creativity, + problem-solving abilities that last a lifetime.

Here’s to a weekend filled with discovery + play! 🧡

#EarlyLearningMatters

Thank you to the almost 270,000 Australians who work in early childhood education and care #earlylearningmatters #auspol #politas @AustralianLabor @BigStepsUWU @senatormariellesmith @DavidsmithMP @Senatorjesswalsh

Against the odds, these ECD heroes keep classrooms open and little minds growing. Funding may falter, but learning continues. Swipe through their stories and learn more about this unfolding crisis: sa.lrc.org.za/4mf9BAs
#ECDHeroes #EarlyLearningMatters #HopeInAction #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #LRC

It’s #FLNFriday! Every child deserves the right start. But what happens when they don’t get it? Can a child who can’t read by age 10 really catch up later in school? Why or why not? Let’s talk about this.
#FLNDay #DataForFoundationalLearning #EarlyLearningMatters #GlobalSouth #EducationForAll

Way to Grow Family Educators are always growing their skills, like being trained on the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ). This trusted tool helps families understand their child’s development and build confidence every step of the way.

#EarlyLearningMatters #FamilySupport

June is #ChildrensAwarenessMonth.

Way to Grow walks alongside families through the joys and the struggles. We believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. ☀️

#EarlyLearningMatters #EducationIsPower

'This impacts everybody': Nebraskans rally at Capitol to advocate for Head Start The rally comes after the Trump administration proposed ending federal funding for the program, though the White House has since said it will remain in next year's budget.

For 60 years, this important program has provided essential early learning opportunities, nutritious meals, and comprehensive family services to children—empowering them to receive a healthy, strong start in life.

#EarlyLearningMatters

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Every child deserves the best start — and every parent deserves time to care and work. This election, let’s make early learning fair, free & accessible for all.

Swipe to see where the parties stand!

#EducationCare4OurFuture #FederalElection #Australia #ECEC #EarlyLearningMatters #AusPol

White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to fe...

The Trump administration proposes eliminating Head Start funding, impacting over 500,000 children and families. 500K!

📢 Speak out:
• Contact your representatives
• Support early education 

🔗 apnews.com/article/204077e046329eb22c71445d57ba002b 

#SaveHeadStart #EarlyLearningMatters 

It's Week of the Young Child™! 🎉 Tune in all week for fun themes, activities, and resources to celebrate early learning, young children, and the teachers, families, and communities supporting them.
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#WOYC2025 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CelebrateECE #EarlyLearningMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation

How Dismantling the Department of Education Would Harm Students | NEA Educators and parents will not stand for the destruction of our country’s commitment to equal educational opportunities for all students.

💡 Fund Early Childhood Ed!

Early learning builds strong futures, but funding is at risk.

📢 Take action:
• Call lawmakers
• Support early learning advocacy

🔗 nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-dismantling-department-education-would-harm-students

#InvestInKids #EarlyLearningMatters

As early care and learning champions, how can we empower children to believe in themselves every day? Share your ideas below!

#AffirmationsForKids #THRIVE2025 #EarlyLearningMatters
#TestimonyThursday
#TLC #ECE #FYP #FPY

Looking for Affirmation Resources, click here: a.co/d/jkdqUri

I welcome the $3 billion for childcare and early education. Affordable care supports the economy, workforce equality, and gives kids access to quality learning. This funding offers vital relief for families facing cost pressures.

#earlylearningmatters #thrivebyfive

We're excited to be supporting @EarlyChildAust's 2023 Live Wires Digital Technology Forum this June at @QUT!

Find out more on the event website here:#EarlyChildhood #earlylearningmatters

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