Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 9:10 PM

CORRECTION - Date for Webinar

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Please note the day of the upcoming webinar is Wednesday, December 8th at 11am-12pm PST. Dear John, We are at an inflection point for early childhood programs and systems across the U.S. The hope…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Partnership for Pre-K Improvement Launches Toolkit

Designed to help system leaders build high-quality, equitable pre-k To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We are at an inflection point for early childhood programs and systems across the U.S. The hopeful passage of the Bu…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Start Early Applauds Gov. Pritzker for Prioritizing the Health of Our Early Childhood Workforce

On Friday afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-28, requiring all staff working in licensed child care settings to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early Applauds Gov. P…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Join Our Webinar: Building Resilient, Equitable Systems in Early Childhood

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear friends and colleagues, This fall, the typical strain of back-to-school activity is amplified as programs navigate a return to live instruction, ongoing federal funding opportunities, and overwhelmed …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Child Care Road Map Project, Focus Groups

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Share your experiences and opinions with Start Early regarding the Infant and Toddler Child Care Road Map Project funded through the Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five and part of the Raisin…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

3 Ways to Tell Congress Today: Invest in Early Learning & Family Supports!

Here’s how to contact your legislators about early learning and paid family leave To view this email as a webpage, click here. As negotiations continue in Congress, it is more important than ever that we ensure child care, early learning and…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 6:10 PM

ISBE Budget Hearings

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Yesterday, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) held its first of three fall budget hearings. These hearings give us an opportunity to push the Board to include additional early childhood f…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 8:15 PM

eNews: Back-to-School Edition

What’s Happening at Start Early  Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to our supporters! Your donations throughout our back-to-school campaign have helped us prepare for the new school year. Thanks to the generous support of th…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM

The Raising Illinois Website is LIVE!

Spread the Word! To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Raising Illinois Website is LIVE   Start Early is proud to be a member of the Raising Illinois coalition, a collective effort of 100+ diverse individuals and organizations a…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters

We couldn’t do this work without you To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to our supporters! Your donations throughout our back-to-school campaign have helped us prepare for the new school…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Deadline TODAY: Just Shy of Our Goal

Still time to give To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, There are just hours left until the end-of-month deadline for Start Early’s back-to-school campaign!  We’re still counting on you to help close the opportunity gap t…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 4:15 PM

John: Support Teachers and Children After a Difficult Year

Our deadline is rapidly approaching. Are you with us? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, At Educare Chicago, a program of Start Early, we know that parents and caregivers are their children's first teachers. We believe t…

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Quality Early Learning Makes a Difference

Give today and help Start Early reach our end-of-month goal. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  The response to my email from earlier this week has been wonderful. It shows how our community understands the importance …

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  Johanna Vetter, Start Early · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Will John Be a Champion for Early Learning?

We’ve set an ambitious end-of-month goal. Help us reach it today. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Schools across the country are opening back up and welcoming thousands of children for the start of a new school year.…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Ask Congress to Make a Lasting Investment in America’s Next Generation

Take action for families today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The pandemic highlighted the weaknesses of our nation's early learning system, which leaves families to fend for themselves during the critical firs…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 3:15 PM

eNews: Expanded Learning Opportunities and Messages of Support

What’s Happening at Start Early Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities for Children and Families in ChicagoStart Early has been awarded a 5-year Head Start grant to provide quality early childhood programs and servi…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities in Chicago

Grant will double the number of children and families Start Early serves throughout Chicago To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early Awarded Head Start Grant to Expand Quality Early Learning Opportunities for Children and Fa…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Become a Champion for Our Littlest Learners—Give by June 30

It’s Not Too Late To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, There's still time to make your donation today to help ensure that our youngest, most vulnerable children don’t fall further behind in the wake of the COVID-19 pandem…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Help Support Our Littlest Learners

Donate Today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, After a year of our nation’s youngest learners going to school virtually, we all can appreciate the hard work and dedication that go into offering daily high quality early…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 3:29 PM

American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series Recordings

Healthcare and Economic Supports of the ARPA To view this email as a webpage, click here. American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series Recordings   Start Early and the Shriver Center on Poverty Law recently hosted a two-part webinar series on the…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Happy Father’s Day from Start Early

Honoring the Importance of Fathers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  As we celebrate fathers today, we are inspired by the real and lasting impact that the love and support of parents have on their children’s present …

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 2:21 PM

National Policy Spotlight: Spring Newsletter

Introducing the Start Early Policy Agenda Start Early’s 2021-2023 Vision for Policy & Systems ChangeStart Early is pleased to introduce our inaugural policy agenda. The agenda articulates our vision for policy and systems change nationwide and outlines oppo…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM

ILGA Approves the State’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

To view this email as a webpage, click here. ILGA Approves the State’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget The Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget (FY 2022) plan over the holiday weekend. We expect Governor J.B. Pritzk…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 4:50 PM

It’s not too late! Contact Your State Legislators Today to Make Sure Early Childhood Funding is a Priority!

The state legislature is preparing to finalize the FY22 state budget this week! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It’s not too late! Contact Your State Legislators Today to Make Sure Early Childhood Funding is a Priority!     In…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM

American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series Part 2

Discuss the Economic Supports of the ARPA To view this email as a webpage, click here. American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest COVID-19 relief package, provides $1.9 trillion in funding and pol…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Join Us For Tomorrow's Hope Virtual Premiere May 20

RSVP Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join us for a free virtual premiere for the documentary TOMORROW'S HOPE.  Thursday, May 20 Three screening times: 1:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. ET, and 10 p.m. ET Learn more and RSVP here. …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Tell Your State Legislators to Avoid Funding Cuts to Services for Infants and Toddlers!

Make sure the FY22 state budget increases funding for Early Intervention and evidence-based home visiting programs! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tell Your State Legislators to Avoid Funding Cuts to Services for Infants and …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 7:01 PM

It’s Not Too Late—Be a Champion for Moms

Give a gift that gives back To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  It’s not too late to brighten someone’s Mother’s Day!  This year you can make your gift even more special by having it be in honor or in memory of a speci…

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May 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Give a heartfelt gift this year

Be a Champion for Moms To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming at times. We know it takes a village to raise a child, but not eve…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Ask Your State Legislators to Support the Early Childhood Block Grant Today!

Prioritize a $50 million increase to the Early Childhood Block Grant in the FY22 state budget. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Ask Your State Legislators to Support the Early Childhood Block Grant today!   This Teacher Apprecia…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Send a Special Message this Mother’s Day

Sign a card for a new mom To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming under normal circumstances but becoming a new mom during the COVID-19 pandemic is even more stressful and comes with n…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM

American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series

Discuss the Healthcare and Economic Supports of the ARPA To view this email as a webpage, click here. American Rescue Plan Act Webinar Series The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest COVID-19 relief package, provides $1.9 trillion in …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 8:03 PM

eNews: Happy Spring from Start Early!

See what we’ve been up to Another Successful Annual Luncheon in the BooksLast week, Start Early hosted our Annual Luncheon — a virtual, nationwide celebration of the transformational power of starting early. Through the inspiring stories of families, educators…

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April 22, 2021 at 7:56 PM

That’s a Wrap! Thank You from Our Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs

Recording and event recap now available To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier today, Start Early hosted its Annual Luncheon – a virtual, nationwide celebration of the transformational power of starting early.  For those who w…

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April 20, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education starts early

Celebrating and sharing differences To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  With the generous support of donors like you, we’ve been able to raise over a million of our $1.2 million dollar goal! But we’re not there yet—we n…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Spring Early Edition: Advocacy Week Issue

Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week 2021 Advocates Come Together to Send Amplified Message: Early Education is Essential Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week (April 12-16) marked approximately one year into a pandemic that has deeply affected children, fam…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 5: Family Economic Supports are Essential

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 5: Family Economic Supports are Essential  #EarlyEdIsEssential  Welcome back to Day 5 of Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week. T…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 4: Health & Well-Being are Essential

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 4: Child & Family Health & Well-Being are Essential  #EarlyEdIsEssential  Welcome back! On Day 4 of Illinois Early Childho…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 7:28 PM

A look back, a look ahead

We’re continuously inspired To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  As we look back at this past year that has brought with it many difficulties, we are continually inspired by the resilience and dedication of our amazing f…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 3: Workforce is essential

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 3: Early Learning & Care Workforce is Essential  #EarlyEdIsEssential  Welcome back! On Day 3 of Illinois Early Childhood Advoc…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 2: Community voice is essential

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 2: Community Voice is Essential  #EarlyEdIsEssential  Welcome back! On Day 2 of Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week 2021, we’re…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Check out a few of our speakers! Start Early’s *Virtual* Annual Luncheon 2021

Don't forget to register To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early & Invest In A Future Of Endless Possibilities Presented by LaSalle Network and the Zell Family Foundation Thursday, April 22, 2021  12 – 12:45 p.m. CT Don…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 1: Investing in the early years is essential

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week, Day 1: Investing in the Early Years is Essential  #EarlyEdIsEssential  Welcome to Day 1 of Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week 2021…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 4:10 PM

You’re Invited: Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week (April 12-16)

#EarlyEdIsEssential To view this email as a webpage, click here. Illinois Early Childhood Advocacy Week: April 12-16   #EarlyEdIsEssential Calling all parents, early childhood providers and other advocates: Illinois Early Childhood Advoca…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Register Today for the KIDS Early Learning Webinar!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and Early Learning Settings Start Early and the Illinois State Board of Education are partnering to present a webinar for early childhood educators on the st…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 4:58 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s *Virtual* Annual Luncheon 2021

Register today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early & Invest In A Future Of Endless Possibilities Presented by LaSalle Network and the Zell Family Foundation Thursday, April 22, 2021  12 – 12:45 p.m. CST You are invi…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Tell Legislators to Approve $39B In Child Care Relief

#SaveChildCare To view this email as a webpage, click here. The American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by President Joe Biden, includes $39 billion in dedicated relief for child care providers,  along with other cru…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Tell Legislators to Approve $39B In Child Care Relief

#SaveChildCare To view this email as a webpage, click here. The American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by President Joe Biden, includes $39 billion in dedicated relief for child care providers,  along with other cru…

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  Start Early · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 9:04 PM

You’re invited! Start Early’s *Virtual* Annual Luncheon

Please save the date To view this email as a webpage, click here. Virtual Annual Luncheon Start Early & ...Invest In A Future Of Endless PossibilitiesWe are pleased to share that the Start Early Annual Luncheon will return virtually thi…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 11:10 PM

Start Early Releases Statement on Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Today, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget proposal for the state. We appreciate the steps taken by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and his administration over…

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