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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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  Start Early · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 7:10 PM

✏️ ADD YOUR NAME: Every child deserves a quality place to play and learn this summer.

Sign today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, “Who will watch my child when I’m at work this summer?” That’s the question that thousands of families across the country are asking as many schools and daycares close unti…
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  Start Early · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 7:10 PM

✏️ ADD YOUR NAME: Every child deserves a quality place to play and learn this summer.

Sign today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, “Who will watch my child when I’m at work this summer?” That’s the question that thousands of families across the country are asking as many schools and daycares close unti…
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  Start Early · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Join Our Webinar - Beyond the Talk: Creating Racial Equity in the Classroom

Learn about the ACSES framework To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join us this fall for an engaging six-part webinar series introducing ACSES - a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms.…
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  Start Early · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM

That's a Wrap: Annual Luncheon 2024

Recording and event recap available! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier this month Start Early hosted our 22nd Annual Luncheon in honor and celebration of our youngest learners. We'd like to thank the families, educators a…
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  Start Early · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Start Early and ACSES Partner to Address Inequity in Early Childhood

A Research-Based Approach to Equitable Classrooms To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start early is pleased to announce our new partnership with ACSES, a research-based approach to equitable classrooms developed by Stephanie Curenton, Ph.…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Illinois General Assembly Approves Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget

Start Early applauds the inclusion of significant funding to continue strengthening the state’s early learning and care system To view this email as a webpage, click here. This week, the Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s Fiscal …
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  Start Early · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Don’t Forget to Register: Start Early’s 2024 Annual Luncheon

Join us June 11 To view this email as a webpage, click here. ​​​​​​Our 2024 Start Early Annual Luncheon is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to register to join us in Chicago on Tuesday, June 11! Our luncheon theme, Start Today. …
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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 2:34 PM

May eNews: Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

Dear John, We know that early childhood professionals, particularly teachers, are suffering from burn out, lack of funding, limited opportunities for advancement, and in general, are struggling to find the joy in teaching that brought so many of them to the pro…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Action Alert! Final Days to Urge the Illinois General Assembly to Support Year Two of Smart Start Illinois

Take Action Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It's the final days of the state legislative session! Even if you've taken this action before, please do so again at this critical point in time. The Illinois General Assembly …
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  Start Early · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Reminder: Join Us for a Webinar on May 29th

Family Voice & Leadership: How to Elevate and Center Family Voice in Community Systems Building To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join early childhood community systems leaders and advocates for an upcoming webinar co-hoste…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Action Alert! Urge the Illinois General Assembly to Support Year Two of Smart Start Illinois

Take Action Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It's the final weeks of the state legislative session! Even if you've taken this action before, please do so again at this critical point in time. The Illinois General Assembly…
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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]
May 12, 2024 at 6:10 PM

[Midnight Deadline:] Don’t miss this chance to make a difference for moms

Time is running out To view this email as a webpage, click here. Happy Mother’s Day, John! Whether or not you’re a parent, you have an incredible opportunity to make an impact for new moms and their babies this Mother's Day.  Deadline Approa…
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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM

⚠️ REMINDER: Only 48 hours left to help moms and babies this Mother's Day

You can help this Mother's Day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Earlier this week, I reached out to talk about the struggles new moms and their children are facing, and to ask you to help by contributing to our Mother'…
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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:12 PM

💜 Moms are struggling, John. You can help this Mother's Day.

Help us reach our goal To view this email as a webpage, click here. Please don’t wait—rush your donation to help us reach our goal: $5,000 fundraising goal by May 12! Dear John, When Tamara was eight months pregnant, like any first-time par…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Start Early Celebrates the Creation of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood

We are eager to support and collaborate with the new state agency To view this email as a webpage, click here. On Thursday, May 9th the Illinois House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 1 (SB1), legislation to authorize the creation of…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Action Alert! Urge the Illinois General Assembly to Invest a Total of $40 Million in Funding for Early Intervention

Take Action Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It’s the final weeks of the state legislative session! Even if you’ve taken this action before, please do so again at this critical point in time. This February, Governor JB Pr…
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  Start Early · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Can you help us with a special Mother's Day surprise?!

Take a moment to sign our virtual Mother's Day card To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   As we approach Mother's Day, a day filled with love, appreciation and celebration of the incredible women in our lives, we have a s…
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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Policy Perspectives Spring Edition

New webinars on family leadership and inclusion, and an exciting opportunity to partner with the Start Early Consulting Team. Join Start Early & CDF on May 29 at 1 p.m. CT Family Voice & Leadership: How to Elevate and Center Family Voice in Community …
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  Start Early · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 7:10 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2024

Join us June 11 To view this email as a webpage, click here. 2024 Annual Luncheon 
 Start Today. Change Tomorrow.   Tuesday, June 11 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT 
 Westin Chicago River North 320 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, ILImagine a world wh…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Spring Early Edition

Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2024On April 16, Start Early along with our partners at Child Care For All, COFI, Illinois Action for Children, Latino Policy Forum, Raising Illinois, SEIU and We, the Village brought nearly 300 advocates down to Springfield to adv…
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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Thank You For Participating In Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2024!

Check out photos from our time together in Springfield To view this email as a webpage, click here. Thank You For Participating in Early Childhood Advocacy Day!On April 16, Start Early along with our partners at Child Care For All, COFI, Il…
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