Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Scholarship Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators

The Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship opens today, January 22! To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS) is now open to applicants on a first come, first serve basis. Ap…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Registration Is Now Open for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on March 4, 2025! To view this email as a webpage, click here. You're Invited! Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on March 4, 2025 for Early Childhood Advocacy Day. Use…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM

5x the Impact Before Midnight!

Your Chance to Multiply Your Impact 5x To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Before the clock strikes midnight, you have one last opportunity to make an incredible difference for our nation’s littlest learners.  Donate b…

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  5x Match Deadline @ Start Early · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 8:10 PM

5X the Impact for Littlest Learners – Last Chance!

Make a Difference That Lasts Generations To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  This is your LAST chance to make 5x the impact for our littlest learners in 2025. Right now, every dollar you give will be multiplied 5x, up t…

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  Meg at Start Early · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Huge News: Your Gift Matched 5X

Don’t miss your chance! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hey John,  It's Meg here at Start Early. I had to make sure you saw this huge news...we've never done this before.   Until tomorrow any donation you make to Start Early will be MATCHE…

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  Big News @ Start Early · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 9:15 PM

5X the Impact for Children - 48 Hours Only!

Huge News: Your Gift Matched 5X Starting Now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Huge news!  This is a first for Start Early: Every donation you make will be matched 5X, up to $10,000. But hurry—this special opportuni…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Time is running out: Double your impact for children!

Double Your Gift by December 31st – Help Change Lives in 2025 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  You’ve got just a few more days to make twice the difference! Thanks to a generous matching gift opportunity, every dollar…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Double Your Impact for Children & Families in 2025

Your Year-End Gift Will Be Matched to Help Children Thrive! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Next year, Start Early is embarking on our most ambitious plans yet—reaching more children and families than ever before. …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2025

Early Childhood Advocacy Day is March 4, 2025! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates: Early Childhood Advocacy Day is March 4, 2025! We need your support to speak o…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 8:15 PM

25% more likely to graduate high school: See how early education pays off

The first 5 years mean everything. Take our 1-question poll >> To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Every dollar invested in early childhood education yields an incredible 25% increase in the likelihood of high scho…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Happy Holidays from Start Early!

Start Early Learning wishes you a healthy, happy New Year! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As I reflect on the last year, I am so grateful for you and all our incredible partners with whom we do the important work of uplifting…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Policy Perspectives Winter Edition

Thought-provoking new policy content from Start Early about home visiting, ECE funding, and more. Amid a historic election season, Start Early remains committed to a vision where all young children have equitable access to quality early learning opportunities t…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Meet the parents finding their confidence

A remarkable transformation thanks to you To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Every parent remembers that first moment: holding a tiny, precious life and feeling the overwhelming weight of responsibility. For many new pa…

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  Johanna at Start Early · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Deadline extended: Your gift can make the difference

Can you help us cross the finish line? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, I have some tough news. Yesterday, we needed to reach 100 donors to unlock a $10,000 matching gift. Thanks to so many of you, we got so close. But we fell ju…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Start Early Statement on Inaugural Illinois Department of Early Childhood Secretary Appointment

Start Early congratulates Dr. Teresa Ramos on her appointment and looks forward to years of partnership To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker selected Dr. Teresa Ramos as his pick to run the Il…

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  Giving Tuesday at Start Early · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Just Hours Left to Make a Difference

We’re So Close—Can We Count on You? To view this email as a webpage, click here. $10,000 Match Update for John xxxxxx Match Status: 78 donations received, 22 more to go! Deadline: 11:59 p.m. tonight Supporter Status: Pending >>Dear…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM

We’re halfway there—can you help unlock $10,000?

Your gift today unlocks brighter futures! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We’re thrilled to share exciting news—thanks to early supporters of our Giving Tuesday goal, we’re already halfway toward reaching the 100 don…

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  Johanna at Start Early · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 11:15 PM

John, we need your help to unlock $10,000

Don’t miss this chance to create brighter futures To view this email as a webpage, click here. John, It’s Johanna at Start Early. I wanted to send a quick personal note because you’re one of our VIP supporters, and we’ve got an incredible op…

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  Unlock Offer at Start Early · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Unlock a $10,000 Gift – We Need You!

One Day, One Goal: Transform Lives This Giving Tuesday To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—a day when the Start Early community unites to create something extraordinary for our littlest learner…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Transforming Generations: Start Early's 2024 Impact

See how your support is creating lasting change for families To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Even amidst the most challenging times, we can make progress.  That’s especially true for our littlest learners, where inve…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Fall Early Edition

You're Invited! Every Child Ready Chicago Strengthening Inclusion Symposium Come together with other parents, educators and advocates from across Chicago on December 7 to share and learn about how to better support young children birth to age 5 with disabiliti…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Parents are struggling. Will you take action?

The Surgeon General just called for urgent action on parent mental health To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The U.S. Surgeon General just released a groundbreaking advisory highlighting the urgent mental health challeng…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Two Opportunities For Action

Expanded ACA Eligibility Info & ECBG Listening Sessions To view this email as a webpage, click here. Two Opportunities for Action this November Early Childhood Block Grant Fall 2024 Request for Proposal Listening Session The Illinois S…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Imaginative play: Halloween edition!

Imaginative play tips from our experts To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Costumes, candy and parties make Halloween a lot of fun for children. But did you know that Halloween is also a great time to incorporate imag…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM

October eNews: Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

Dear John, We hope the first few months of the school year have gone smoothly for you, your staff, and the children and families in your care. Start Early consultants, practitioners and researchers have been focused on identifying the most pressing issues in EC…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Take Action for EI Today!

Babies Can't Wait: We Need Early Intervention To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois' Early Intervention (EI) program provides critical services to children under age 3 who have, or are at risk for, significant developmental …

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month

Building Bright Futures Together! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We're big fans of Head Start, and I hope you'll let me share some of what makes this program so incredible.  Head Start has been a beacon of hope for…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Register Today for Creating Equitable Classrooms Series!

Learn practical strategies to support Black and Brown learners To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, It’s not too late to register for the remaining webinars in the ACSES Framework Introductory Series! And for a limited time, we…

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  Abigail Sylvester, Start Early · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Meet the Start Early Consulting Team!

Join our virtual lunch & learn on October 16th To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Don’t forget to join us at our upcoming Consulting Lunch & Learn to explore Start Early Consulting’s approach to buildi…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

October 4, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Survey Closes at Midnight Tonight

We want to hear from you! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Our 2024 Supporter Survey closes at midnight tonight—and we still haven't heard from you.Your input is critical to our work, and the answers you share will help…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Sign up to testify at upcoming ISBE FY26 budget hearings!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. This October, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is holding three fall budget hearings, the first step in determining next year's proposed education budget for the state. These hearings …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Let’s Talk about Equity

Learn about How to Create Equitable Classrooms with ACSES To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, In case you missed it, check out the FREE intro webinar in the ACSES Framework Introductory Series: Creating Equitable Classrooms with…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 7:24 PM

We Want to Hear from You: Take Our 2024 Supporter Survey!

Please complete our survey To view this email as a webpage, click here. Official 2024 Start Early Supporter Survey Input requested from: John xxxxxx Please respond by Friday, 10/4    Dear John, We’re excited to announce that Start Early…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

September Edition Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to our supporters! Your generous donations during our back-to-school campaign have made a significant difference as we prepare for this new school year.  Your continued sup…

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  Abigail Sylvester, Start Early · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Virtual Lunch & Learn with Start Early Consulting

Case Studies and Open Conversation for System Leaders To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Early Childhood Colleagues,  You are invited to a virtual Lunch & Learn to explore Start Early Consulting’s approach to building in…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Action Alert! September 17 is National Voter Registration Day!

Make Sure You're Ready To Vote This November! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Are You #VoteReady?September 17 is National Voter Registration Day!  As an advocate for our youngest learners, your vote is a powerful tool for shap…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Watch the Recording: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom

Don’t forget to register for sessions 2-6 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hello John, In case you missed it, check out the recording of our first (Free!) session of the ACSES Framework Introductory Series: Creating Equitable Classroo…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Policy Perspectives Fall Edition

Thought-provoking new policy content from Start Early about child care, inclusion, and home visiting Upcoming Election Highlights Need for Bipartisan Action Op-ed: Both Parties Need to Commit to Better Policies for Child Care “While Republicans and Democrats agr…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Summer Early Edition

Stakeholders Urge City to Invest in ECE  Investments in early care and education (ECE) are critical to ensuring our city’s youngest learners are healthy, developmentally on track and arrive at kindergarten ready to learn and thrive. Start Early and its advocat…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM

⏳ Last Chance: Double Your Impact for Children Before School Starts!

Donate before midnight deadline To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  This is it—your last chance to DOUBLE your impact for children before school starts!  Every child deserves quality learning experiences during the de…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Campaign update for John

Last chance to double your gift To view this email as a webpage, click here. Campaign Update for: John xxxxxx Match Status: ACTIVE Deadline: 11:59 p.m. tomorrow Support Status: Pending >> Dear John,  Time is running out! Tomorrow i…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Reminder: Register for ACSES Framework Introductory Series

Register Today for ACSES Series Sessions 2-6  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hello John, Don’t forget to register for our new professional learning series for leaders and educators. The ACSES Framework Introductory Series: Creating Equ…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 7:20 PM

The littlest learners and our nation’s future

Expiring: 2x match to help children succeed To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  This week, many of us are reflecting on our nation’s future and what it holds for the coming generations. At Start Early, our thoughts turn…

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  Johanna at Start Early · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 7:11 PM

🎓 Double Your Impact This Back-to-School Season with Our Gift Match!

1 week only: 2x match your donation. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, School starts up again in just a few days.   But behind the smiles, first-day jitters and those all-important first-day photos to mark the occasio…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Register Today! ACSES Framework Introductory Series

Improving Equity in the Classroom To view this email as a webpage, click here. Registration Now Open: ACSES Framework Introductory Series Sessions 2-6   Join us this fall for the ACSES Framework Introductory Series: Creating Equitable Classrooms wit…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 7:21 PM

LAST CHANCE

Make a life changing impact for kids and families this summer To view this email as a webpage, click here. John, There are just a few hours left to help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal to help children learn this summer.  This goal rea…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM

⏳ DEADLINE APPROACHING

Children and families need our help this summer. To view this email as a webpage, click here. DEADLINE APPROACHING HELP CHILDREN LEARN THIS SUMMERDear John, There are only two days left to give thousands of families the gift of quality pla…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Reminder: Join Us for a Webinar on August 29th

Create more equitable classrooms in your program  To view this email as a webpage, click here. We hope you’ll join us at our FREE webinar: Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12-1 p.m. CT.  Our s…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

July Edition ✏️ ADD YOUR NAME: Every Child Deserves a Quality Place to Play and Learn This SummerEach summer, far too many families scramble to find quality child care that allows their children to play and learn. The “summer care gap” is especially hard on the…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Give children the best chance to play and learn this summer, John.

Our Summer Fundraising Drive starts now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Right now, parents and caregivers are struggling to find quality places for their children to play and learn during the summer months.  Especi…

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