Providing advocacy, resources and support
to early childhood educators and the
children they serve.
Early Learning Leadership Advisory Council
Early Education and Care has a significant impact on
economic development in our community.  As an
industry in its own right, the sector employs many
people as well as purchasing local goods and
services.  State and federal dollars are brought into
Worcester to assist families with the cost of care.  The
availability of early education programs allows parents
to work and contribute to the local economy.  Most
importantly, young children are prepared to succeed in
school as a result of their early education experience.

Working with John Bassett, President of Clark
University, Edward Street has brought together a
group of community and business leaders to develop
strategies to improve the delivery of early education
services in Worcester to assure the long-term success
of the industry and our children.
This As I See It Column discussing the Economic
Impact of Early Education by Dianne Bruce
appeared in the Telegram & Gazette.

Review recent presentations to the Early Learning
Leadership Advisory Committee.

Review the presentation to the Central
Massachusetts Legislative Caucus.

The Economic Impact of the Child Care and Early
Education Industry in Massachusetts