September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026How Covid relief funds helped strengthen Boston’s early childhood programs: a conversation with Paula Gaviria VillarrealWhen Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and distributed Covid relief funds, Boston invested $17.8 million of this […]
July 1, 2025 July 1, 2025Welcoming a new board member: Kimm QuinlanThis week, Kimm Quinlan joins the Strategies for Children’s board of directors, starting what promises to be an exciting three-year […]
March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025Leadership Lessons: Eve Gilmore reflects on her time at Edward StreetEve Gilmore had been a nonprofit leader for years before she came to Edward Street. A social worker by training, Gilmore […]
October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024A new report calls for building on pandemic investments to create a thriving early education and care system in MassachusettsA new report calls for building on pandemic investments to create a thriving early education and care system in Massachusetts […]
September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024Keep up to date with early childhood policymaking in MassachusettsNow that summer is over, public policymakers are busy, making this the best time to keep up with everything that’s […]
September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024In Quotes: Amy O’Leary and Lauren Cook on GBH’s Boston Public RadioAmy O’Leary, executive director of Strategies for Children, and Lauren Cook, CEO of Ellis Early Learning, were guests on Boston […]
July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024In quotes: state budget funding for C3 grants“With this year’s budget, state lawmakers will codify nearly half a billion dollars more in funding for child care providers […]
June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024Paula A. Echeverri Durango and Harold BlancoWhen Paula A. Echeverri Durango moved from Colombia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, to New York City, where she […]
April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024Eastern Bank’s 2024 Community Advocacy Awards celebrate action on early childhoodWe’re excited to announce that Amy O’Leary, Strategies for Children’s executive director, has won one of the Eastern Bank Foundation’s […]