By Steve Ames, Regional Coordinator for Central Vermont and Lamoille Regions A few months back I spoke with the Co Chair of the ECAP Family and Communities Committee Shannon Hottinger. […]
Read Moreby Julie Cadwallader Staub Early Learning Challenge, Race to the Top Director Elissa couldn’t believe it when she saw the phone number come up on her phone. Could it be? […]
Read Moreby Julie Cadwallader Staub Early Learning Challenge, Race to the Top Director How does a new mom, overwhelmed and isolated in rural Vermont with two older children and newborn, find […]
Read MoreOn Monday, May 20, the State Advisory Council and more than 100 community partners gathered virtually (watch the video recording) to celebrate progress towards the state’s vision and strategic plan […]
Read MoreThe Vermont Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP) is designed to build collective accountability to achieve measurable 2026 goals: 1. All children have a healthy start 2. Families and communities play […]
Read MoreDrum roll please… We are so excited to announce the publication of TWO big projects to help Vermont be a better place for our children and families. Over 300 stakeholders […]
Read MoreBy Dawn Powers Are you a parent or do you know a parent who struggles with finding quality, affordable, and accessible childcare? You are not alone. The Challenge According to […]
Read MoreBy Dora Levinson Appreciative Inquiry is a philosophy that looks at systems and asks the question, ‘What’s right?’ rather than ‘What’s wrong?’. There is no doubt that early childhood systems […]
Read MoreRecently, a Springfield Area Building Bright Futures Council had a member transition from a family home care provider to a position within a school district. After taking this position she […]
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