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August 17, 2026
Welcome back to The Science of Early Childhood Development series! In our last post, we set the stage by introducing ecological systems theory , and the concept that children’s development is shaped by all of the nested social and environmental systems they live in. In this post, we’ll zoom in to...
August 13, 2026
At Edward Street, we’re committed to ensuring that all children can enjoy a rich, supportive childhood. To make that vision a reality, it’s important to understand how children learn and grow. Through this series, we’ll share information about four key topics in child development: ecological...
August 6, 2026
The state budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) has come to a close! After seven months of drafts, debate, amendments, and negotiations, Governor Maura Healey signed a $63.4 billion state budget on July 9. The final budget includes $1.9 billion across line items administered by the...
July 30, 2026
Celebrating Jo Ann Borinski's extraordinary career as Edward Street's Master Teacher and the lasting legacy she leaves in educators, children, and our community. When we slow down enough to listen Thank you, Jo Ann, for everything you've taught us. Your legacy isn't just found in the classrooms you...
July 20, 2026
How Edward Street's Master Teacher Program strengthens educators, transforms classrooms, and creates brighter futures for children. Every great teacher deserves a great teacher When people talk about supporting young children, the conversation usually begins with the children themselves. But at...
June 24, 2026
When we slow down enough to listen Spend enough time around preschoolers, and they’ll surprise you. They’ll ask questions you’ve never thought to ask. They’ll notice things adults overlook. And every now and then, they’ll reveal just how rich and thoughtful their inner world really is. That...
June 8, 2026
The Massachusetts Senate passed their $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget on Thursday, May 21. This marks another step towards the final state budget, which shapes investments in children, families, and educators across Massachusetts beginning July 1. Edward Street applauds the Senate for...
May 26, 2026
It started with a feeling She didn’t expect to feel that way walking in. As a first-time mother attending the Community Pregnancy Pop-Up Celebration, she came with questions. About breastfeeding. About what support was out there. About what came next. As a Latina mother navigating those challenges...
May 13, 2026
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed their $63.4 billion budget proposal last week, wrapping up another step in the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget process. $1.86 billion of that funding is allocated for early education and care programs, a 9% increase over FY26. Edward Street commends...
April 6, 2026
It starts with a plastic bottle. Or a scrap of paper headed for the recycling bin. Then small hands get hold of it. There’s cutting. Tearing. Soaking. Layering. A little experimenting. Maybe a little mess. And suddenly, something ordinary becomes something completely new. The 2026 Edward Street...