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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...
March 19, 2026
In June, the Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) launched the Family Advisory Council to amplify the voices of families in Worcester. To date, the Council has given local parents and caregivers an inclusive platform to share and learn from one another's shared perspectives and experiences. This is...
February 23, 2026
On January 28, Governor Maura Healey released her $62.8 billion state budget proposal , kicking off the budget negotiation process for Fiscal Year 2027. Governor Healey’s FY27 proposal allocates $1.9 billion to the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), a 10.6% increase over the FY26 budget...
February 18, 2026
*/ Happy Budget Season! On January 28, Governor Maura Healey released her state budget proposal , kicking off the budget negotiation process for Fiscal Year 2027. This is just the first step in a marathon process which runs for several months until a final budget agreement is reached in July. Along...
January 5, 2026
Cheers to the New Year! On New Year's Eve, the new Constellation Ball dropped in Times Square as millions of people across the United States said goodbye to 2025 and welcomed 2026. The big, bright Constellation Ball featured round Waterford crystals, replacing the traditional triangular ones. It...
December 15, 2025
*/ In October, Strategies for Children hosted the Early Childhood Summit at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Over 150 early childhood advocates, educators, and leaders from across the state united to share their experiences, knowledge, and best practices with one another. Early Childhood Summit hosted...
December 3, 2025
The holiday season is here! Now's the time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the season and create memories. As you do, consider how games can bring you closer to the people that you care about the most and help your children learn and grow. Read on to learn about free games that you...
November 20, 2025
Edward Street is a proud partner in the Early Childhood Policy Pathways Fellowship led by Strategies for Children. We are excited to introduce Sierra Rainville as our inaugural Early Childhood Policy Pathways Fellow. Sierra will be with us through April 2027. We look forward to providing her with...