“Congratulations on the fourth anniversary of this call…. It really has made a difference including in how it informs policy. And you saw some of that this year in what we were able to do as an administration and what we look forward to now as we head into year two.”

“I want to begin by acknowledging how inspiring it has been to see how all of you came together during this pandemic in a time of deep crisis and [how] you used that experience to strengthen your community and your solidarity and also your ability to advocate, not only for you as a profession, but for the children and families that you serve.”

“Thank you to all on the call for the work you do every day. I know it’s not easy work. It’s not well paid — but we’re trying to change that — and you are among the most dedicated and passionate professionals in our state. And having visited a number of sites with Pat and Amy over the last year, I’ve seen that up close firsthand, and I’m just really grateful to all of you.”

— “Governor Maura Healey joins the 9:30 Call,” by Alyssa Haywoode, Eye on Early Childhood blog, March 19, 2024

And check out the letter from 377 individuals and 168 organizations thanking Governor Healey for her “commitment to early education and care and school age programs this fiscal year.”