September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026In quotes: Massachusetts launches first-ever student loan repayment award for 248 early educators“ ‘We want Massachusetts to be the best place to raise a family and build a career, and supporting early […]
September 18, 2026 September 18, 2026Friday update: families and caregivers will be advising state officialsEarlier this month, Governor Maura Healey announced the names of the 20 parents and caregivers who will serve on the […]
September 16, 2026 September 16, 2026Arianna Burnham:an Early ChildhoodPolicy Pathways Fellow at the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and CareThis is a series featuring the Early Childhood Policy Pathway Fellows and their experiences in their 20-month fellowship positions. To […]
September 11, 2026 September 11, 2026In quotes: Massachusetts replenishes funding for child care“For the first time since April 2024, the Department of Early Education and Care will open access to child care […]
August 20, 2026 August 20, 2026Massachusetts invests in employer-supported child careHow can employers support child care? Governor Maura Healey is investing $2 million to find out. The funding comes from […]
August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026Shaakira Parker: an Early Childhood Policy Pathways Fellow at Strategies for ChildrenThis is a series featuring the Early Childhood Policy Pathway Fellows and their experiences in their 20-month fellowship positions. To […]
July 22, 2026 July 22, 2026Rejina Tabay: an Early Childhood Policy Pathways Fellow at the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)This is a series featuring the Early Childhood Policy Pathway Fellows and their experiences in their 20-month fellowship positions. To […]
June 22, 2026 June 22, 2026A new state pilot program explores how Family Child Care programs can expand their capacityThe Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is launching the new Family Child Care (FCC) Capacity Pilot program. It’s […]
May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026Amy O’Leary speaks to graduates of Worcester Tech’s Early Childhood program“First – congratulations to each of the graduates! This is an important day in your journey as an early educator,” Amy […]