Services, resources and advocacy for advancing quality early care & education in Minnesota.
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If toddlers can follow these rules, we hope presidential candidates can too. Will you be watching the presidential debate tonight?
#ThinkBabiesandVote #Election2024 #Vote2024
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Minnesotans can now vote in the August 13, 2024 Primary Election. Register to vote, request a ballot, view a sample ballot or find your polling place at mnvotes.gov.
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“For Black families, fully-funded child care has a direct relationship with eliminating the wealth gap ...” Great article featuring @ThinkSmallMN's Candace Yates. 21ninety.com/fully-funded-ch… #mnleg @govtimwalz @ltgovflanagan @melissahortman @LisaDemuthMN @epmurphymn @Senmarkjohnson
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People who aren't as steeped in #childcare policy and economics often don't understand why our systems are so fragile--and expensive. Thankfully, @beckgale and @DianneKirsch have created this quick explainer, with support from @BetterLifeLab @NewAmerica. bit.ly/3JFLnOu
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What’s Child Care UNaffordability Day? It’s NO FUN, that’s what it is! This stmt explains. #mnleg @GovTimWalz @LtGovFlanagan @melissahortman @LisaDemuthMN @epmurphymn @Senmarkjohnson @davepinto @BrianDanielsMN @LizLeeMN @MaryKunesh9 @ZachDuckworth @grant_hauschild @carlieforhouse
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Today is Child Care UNaffordability day! As of today, the average parent in MN will already have paid more towards child care than what's considered affordable. UNaffordable is UNacceptable and we can do better. #GreatStartMN
visit greatstartmn.org to learn more.
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Congress is moving on decisions to fund #childcare and early learning programs. Email your lawmakers RIGHT NOW and urge them to protect and prioritize our nation’s families. hubs.li/Q02jlpCd0 #InvestInChildCare #ece #earlyed
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“Our goal is to get the most help to the most MN families we can.” @carlieforhouse
Childcare needs to be affordable and accessible for EVERY MN family.
#affordablechildcare #GreatStartMN
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We're at #mnleg this morning with leaders testifying in support of a childcare affordability bill. @RepHassan just described how her first childcare bill was more than her mortgage!
@affordablechildcare
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In other words, child care is UNaffordable for 94% of MN families. Is anyone listening? #mnleg @GovTimWalz @LtGovFlanagan @melissahortman @KariDziedzic @davepinto @MaryKunesh9 @ErinMayeQuade @grant_hauschild @JuliaEColeman @mhwiklund @LizOlson218 @Amanda_MNHouse @Morrison4MN
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👀 @carlieforhouse and @grant_hauschild are parents of young children AND legislators - a great combo to get every kid off to a #GreatStartMN. Check out their commentary in @StarTribune!
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Let's tackle #affordablechildcare this session #mnleg!
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Great report about a new proposal to lower childcare costs for families!
We can get way more kids off to a Great Start if we invest in their early education.
#GreatStartMN #affordablechildcare
Child care affordability is an important issue that the upcoming legislative session will likely focus on. @mlahammer reports on this growing challenge.
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CARE (Child Care Advocates Ready to Emerge) Fellowship applications are now OPEN for the 2023-2024 class! Come get your advocacy on. :) childcareawaremn.org/communi…
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Most positive and consequential session for early childhood ever in MN. Please join the celebration and BILL SIGNING on the state Capitol lawn tomorrow, 5/24 @ 9:30am. You are welcomed, you are a part of this. See you there. #GreatStartMN
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The Minnesota Children’s Cabinet, @MnDeptEd, @mnhealth and @MinnesotaDHS are launching the Early Childhood Connector newsletter—a new effort to improve communications with child care providers and early educators! Sign up for the Early Childhood Connector: public.govdelivery.com/accou…
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The rotunda is filling up for Advocacy Day for Children! We can’t wait for a #GreatStartMN #mnleg
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MN needs the #GreatStartMN Act (HF2471/SF2229) NOW! It makes childcare affordable for families, pay fair for providers, & quality accessible for all kids. #mnleg
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Doctors understand the importance early care and education! #mnleg #mngov #GreatStartMN @melissahortman @KariDziedzic @Senmarkjohnson @LisaDemuthMN @davepinto @DrAliceMann @ErinMayeQuade @Morrison4MN @CarlaNelsonMN @mhwiklund @LizBoldonMN @kdaudt @ZachDuckworth
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Want to learn more about the future of a trauma-sensitive Early Childhood Education workforce in Minnesota?
There is still time to register for our free virtual community conversation on February 13th from 9am-12pm CST. ow.ly/J9x650Mvrz5
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We’re working to expand our economy and lower costs in a meaningful and lasting way. That’s why we brought together the brightest minds in Minnesota business, philanthropy and labor to help expand opportunity for ALL Minnesotans and move our state forward.
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