In response to several requests from advocates who could not make our 2:30 p.m. post-election conference call on November 10, we have added a second time at 6 p.m. the same day. If you plan to join us to discuss how we can work together to build a system of high-quality early education and ensure [...]

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Congratulations to Governor Deval Patrick and Lt. Governor Tim Murray, the returning members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, Congressman-elect Bill Keating, and winners of other statewide offices. Congratulations, too, to all returning and newly elected members of the Massachusetts Legislature. Now that Election Day has passed, the work begins to implement an agenda that prepares [...]

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Election Day 2010 has arrived! Voting is the cornerstone of a democracy. In today’s close and hotly contested election, turnout matters and every vote counts. We urge our supporters to vote for candidates who support resources and policies that benefit children and promote high-quality early education and third grade reading proficiency. We also urge our [...]

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    The Tea Party has garnered headlines across the country this election season, but in Florida the Milk Party is making news and building political support for children. Almost 15,000 people attended 17 Milk Party rallies across the Sunshine State during the month of September. The tour was sponsored by the Children’s Movement of [...]

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Strategies for Children’s Early Education for All Campaign has joined a growing broad-based coalition of civic, human services, labor and business organizations urging Massachusetts residents to vote “no” on Question 3 on the November ballot.  Question 3 would roll back the state’s sales tax from 6.25% to 3% — a change that would cost an [...]

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HYANNIS – A candidate for U.S. Congress brought along a supporter dressed as Uncle Sam. A candidate for state representative grew emotional describing the help his son received from early intervention. One candidate for state senator is a fan of Dr. Seuss, and another reads A.A. Milne to his daughters on their birthdays. All expressed [...]

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