Strategies for Children
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Strategies for Children leads the way toward meaningful change in early childhood systems across Massachusetts by connecting people to people, people to policy, and people to power | Learn more www.strategiesforchildren.org
Friday quote:
Governor Maura Healey “filed legislation to keep ICE [the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] out of courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals and churches; make it unlawful for another state to deploy its National Guard in Massachusetts without...
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Governor Maura Healey “filed legislation to keep ICE [the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] out of courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals and churches; make it unlawful for another state to deploy its National Guard in Massachusetts without...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Friday quote:
Governor Maura Healey “filed legislation to keep ICE [the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] out of courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals and churches; make it unlawful for another state to deploy its National Guard in Massachusetts without...
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Governor Maura Healey “filed legislation to keep ICE [the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] out of courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals and churches; make it unlawful for another state to deploy its National Guard in Massachusetts without...
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Únete a nosotros la próxima semana en The 9:30 Call en español - Miércoles, 4 de Febrero a las 6:30 PM ¿Cómo unirse a estas llamadas? Visite buff.ly/tXypxwK, haga clic en el botón naranja de registro y complete el formulario. Recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace de Zoom.
January 29, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Únete a nosotros la próxima semana en The 9:30 Call en español - Miércoles, 4 de Febrero a las 6:30 PM ¿Cómo unirse a estas llamadas? Visite buff.ly/tXypxwK, haga clic en el botón naranja de registro y complete el formulario. Recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace de Zoom.
Today's blog:
Governor Maura Healey has officially launched the state's budget season by releasing her proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
To learn more, advocates can attend a number of information sessions.
eyeonearlychildhood.org/2026/01/29/g...
Governor Maura Healey has officially launched the state's budget season by releasing her proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
To learn more, advocates can attend a number of information sessions.
eyeonearlychildhood.org/2026/01/29/g...
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Today's blog:
Governor Maura Healey has officially launched the state's budget season by releasing her proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
To learn more, advocates can attend a number of information sessions.
eyeonearlychildhood.org/2026/01/29/g...
Governor Maura Healey has officially launched the state's budget season by releasing her proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
To learn more, advocates can attend a number of information sessions.
eyeonearlychildhood.org/2026/01/29/g...
Hoje à noite, às 18h30: The 9:30 Call em português - Junte-se a nós para ouvir a nossa primeira oradora convidada Daiane Antonio, Profa Assist de Educação Infantil no Mass Bay Community College e aluna de doutorado em Educação e Cuidado Infantil - Educação Especial - UMass Boston
January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Hoje à noite, às 18h30: The 9:30 Call em português - Junte-se a nós para ouvir a nossa primeira oradora convidada Daiane Antonio, Profa Assist de Educação Infantil no Mass Bay Community College e aluna de doutorado em Educação e Cuidado Infantil - Educação Especial - UMass Boston
Today's blog:
Sign up for one of MIRA's Know Your Rights training sessions for early educators.
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Sign up for one of MIRA's Know Your Rights training sessions for early educators.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Today's blog:
Sign up for one of MIRA's Know Your Rights training sessions for early educators.
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Sign up for one of MIRA's Know Your Rights training sessions for early educators.
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Join us today and all week on #The930Call (or watch recordings on YouTube buff.ly/wpkVJIT)
How to join these calls? Visit buff.ly/tXypxwK, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit buff.ly/tXypxwK, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
January 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Join us today and all week on #The930Call (or watch recordings on YouTube buff.ly/wpkVJIT)
How to join these calls? Visit buff.ly/tXypxwK, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit buff.ly/tXypxwK, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Friday quote:
“Two years ago, I said we’d have universal pre-K in every Gateway City. I said we’d do that by the end of 2026. You know what? We’re going to do that ahead of schedule. We’ve also added 20,000 more child care seats.
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“Two years ago, I said we’d have universal pre-K in every Gateway City. I said we’d do that by the end of 2026. You know what? We’re going to do that ahead of schedule. We’ve also added 20,000 more child care seats.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Friday quote:
“Two years ago, I said we’d have universal pre-K in every Gateway City. I said we’d do that by the end of 2026. You know what? We’re going to do that ahead of schedule. We’ve also added 20,000 more child care seats.
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“Two years ago, I said we’d have universal pre-K in every Gateway City. I said we’d do that by the end of 2026. You know what? We’re going to do that ahead of schedule. We’ve also added 20,000 more child care seats.
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Join us for another Budget Breakdown: Governor Maura Healey's Fiscal Year 2027 state budget proposal on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom
Hosted by Strategies for Children and Neighborhood Villages
Register today: buff.ly/3Joeeep
Everyone is welcome!
Hosted by Strategies for Children and Neighborhood Villages
Register today: buff.ly/3Joeeep
Everyone is welcome!
January 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Join us for another Budget Breakdown: Governor Maura Healey's Fiscal Year 2027 state budget proposal on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom
Hosted by Strategies for Children and Neighborhood Villages
Register today: buff.ly/3Joeeep
Everyone is welcome!
Hosted by Strategies for Children and Neighborhood Villages
Register today: buff.ly/3Joeeep
Everyone is welcome!
Today's blog:
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
January 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today's blog:
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
The 9:30 Call em português em quarta-feira, 28 de janeiro, às 18h30 - Junte-se a nós para ouvir a nossa primeira oradora convidada Daiane Antonio, Profa Assist de Educação Infantil no Mass Bay Community College e aluna de doutorado em Educação e Cuidado Infantil - Educação Especial - UMass Boston
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The 9:30 Call em português em quarta-feira, 28 de janeiro, às 18h30 - Junte-se a nós para ouvir a nossa primeira oradora convidada Daiane Antonio, Profa Assist de Educação Infantil no Mass Bay Community College e aluna de doutorado em Educação e Cuidado Infantil - Educação Especial - UMass Boston
The 9:30 Call en español MAÑANA Miércoles, 21 de Enero a las 6:30 PM: Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
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January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The 9:30 Call en español MAÑANA Miércoles, 21 de Enero a las 6:30 PM: Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
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Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
Friday quote:
“We want to support families on their path of economic mobility, making sure their children have the best possible opportunities to enter and succeed in school and life.
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“We want to support families on their path of economic mobility, making sure their children have the best possible opportunities to enter and succeed in school and life.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Friday quote:
“We want to support families on their path of economic mobility, making sure their children have the best possible opportunities to enter and succeed in school and life.
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“We want to support families on their path of economic mobility, making sure their children have the best possible opportunities to enter and succeed in school and life.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Join us on #The930Call tomorrow THURSDAY, January 15: Commissioner Amy Kershaw, MA Department of Early Education and Care, will provide agency updates, a brief overview of the January Board meeting, and take questions. Live interpretation (English to Spanish and Portuguese) will be provided.
January 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Join us on #The930Call tomorrow THURSDAY, January 15: Commissioner Amy Kershaw, MA Department of Early Education and Care, will provide agency updates, a brief overview of the January Board meeting, and take questions. Live interpretation (English to Spanish and Portuguese) will be provided.
Today's Blog:
Strategies for Children is proud to have received an Innovation Award from the The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation.
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Strategies for Children is proud to have received an Innovation Award from the The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today's Blog:
Strategies for Children is proud to have received an Innovation Award from the The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation.
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Strategies for Children is proud to have received an Innovation Award from the The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation.
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Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
Friday update:
Parents can apply to join the Department of Early Education and Care's Family Advisory Council.
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Parents can apply to join the Department of Early Education and Care's Family Advisory Council.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Friday update:
Parents can apply to join the Department of Early Education and Care's Family Advisory Council.
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Parents can apply to join the Department of Early Education and Care's Family Advisory Council.
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Únase a nosotros el miércoles 21 de enero a las 6:30 p.m. en The 9:30 Call en español:
Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Únase a nosotros el miércoles 21 de enero a las 6:30 p.m. en The 9:30 Call en español:
Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
Angela Divaris y Luz Arévalo, abogadas senior de Greater Boston Legal Services y miembros de la Coalición de Créditos Fiscales de Familias Saludables (Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition)
Today's blog:
Join us for the Winter Convening of The Early Childhood Agenda!
This will be our first large group convening since the Early Childhood Summit in October.
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Join us for the Winter Convening of The Early Childhood Agenda!
This will be our first large group convening since the Early Childhood Summit in October.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today's blog:
Join us for the Winter Convening of The Early Childhood Agenda!
This will be our first large group convening since the Early Childhood Summit in October.
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Join us for the Winter Convening of The Early Childhood Agenda!
This will be our first large group convening since the Early Childhood Summit in October.
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Today's blog:
Kathy Cheng shares how BCNC's Acorn program supports children, parents, and teachers.
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Kathy Cheng shares how BCNC's Acorn program supports children, parents, and teachers.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today's blog:
Kathy Cheng shares how BCNC's Acorn program supports children, parents, and teachers.
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Kathy Cheng shares how BCNC's Acorn program supports children, parents, and teachers.
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SFC is back in action! Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
January 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
SFC is back in action! Join us today and all week on #The930Call
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
How to join these calls? Visit www.strategiesforchildren.org/930call, click the orange registration button, and complete the form. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. We use the same Zoom link for all 9:30 calls.
Strategies for Children is closed for winter break starting *today* Monday, December 22 - we'll be back in action on Monday, January 5, 2026! We're looking forward to connecting with you in the new year. Learn more strategiesforchildren.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Strategies for Children is closed for winter break starting *today* Monday, December 22 - we'll be back in action on Monday, January 5, 2026! We're looking forward to connecting with you in the new year. Learn more strategiesforchildren.org
Today's blog:
Happy holidays. The blog is going on vacation.
We'll be back in January.
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Happy holidays. The blog is going on vacation.
We'll be back in January.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today's blog:
Happy holidays. The blog is going on vacation.
We'll be back in January.
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Happy holidays. The blog is going on vacation.
We'll be back in January.
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