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Zeroing in on Skeptics with Jonathan Metzl: Why Early Childhood Advocates Must Upend Zero-Sum Perceptions of Government Solutions

November 17, 2021

WEBINAR The Alliance is joined by Jonathan Metzl, author of the best-selling Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland. He has done extensive research on voters who oppose health policies that would benefit them, and his presentation to early childhood advocates encourages them to understand “zero-sum” solution perceptions.

Allies Convene to Share Tips and Best Practices for Centering Parent Voices

November 16, 2021

Elevating parent voices is a powerful form of advocacy. As allies have knowledge of the policy process, parents have lived experiences and insight on what is wrong and can be improved. Allies gathered to learn from peers how states are working to include parents in their policy development and advocacy strategy.

Alliance, University of Washington, and Start Early Launch Partnership for Pre-K Improvement Toolkit

November 12, 2021

The Alliance for Early Success, the University of Washington, and Start Early have launched a new resource: the Partnership for Pre-K Improvement (PPI) Toolkit, which is dedicated to improving equitable access to high-quality pre-K. The PPI Toolkit was developed over the course of a five-year collaborative learning strategy between states, research organizations, and advocacy groups.

Alliance-Funded 50-State Policy Survey Gives Early Childhood Advocates a Comprehensive Look at ECE Expulsion Policy

October 31, 2021

A new brief from the BUILD Initiative and the National Center for Children in Poverty compiles policy approaches, barriers, and recommendations for states looking to policies that reduce or eliminate expulsion and suspension from early care and education (ECE) settings. The report was prepared in response to the growing recognition among policymakers that young children are harmed by exclusionary practices, and that new policies and supports for programs can prevent these practices so all children can benefit from quality early care and education.

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Allies Trade Details and Strategies on Bold, Recently Enacted Child Care Legislation

October 12, 2021

After several states recently enacted bold, multi-faceted child care legislation, Alliance grantees recently got together to discuss the bills and how they came about. Read what they learned and shared.

Alliance Launches Operationalizing Equity Intensive for State Advocacy Organizations

October 8, 2021

The Alliance for Early Success has launched a new opportunity for state advocacy organizations: a learning and leadership program called Operationalizing Equity. The offering is a six-month collective experience for Alliance state grantees that will help them operationalize strategies to center racial justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work.

We are fostering connections. We are providing insight and support. We are funding vital work. By bringing people together, investing in capacity, and catalyzing collective power, the Alliance for Early Success is making big, sustained impact possible.

Zeroing in on Skeptics with Jonathan Metzl: Why Early Childhood Advocates Must Upend Zero-Sum Perceptions of Government Solutions

Alliance, University of Washington, and Start Early Launch Partnership for Pre-K Improvement Toolkit

Alliance-Funded 50-State Policy Survey Gives Early Childhood Advocates a Comprehensive Look at ECE Expulsion Policy

Allies Trade Details and Strategies on Bold, Recently Enacted Child Care Legislation

Alliance Launches Operationalizing Equity Intensive for State Advocacy Organizations

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