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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...
September 24, 2025
It's incredibly rewarding to work in early childhood. Yet, for those interested in launching a career in early childhood, getting started can be overwhelming. Enter the Project Flourish Child Development Apprenticeship Program , which helps those who want to pursue a career in early childhood...
September 18, 2025
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is an important tool to support children with disabilities. Sometimes, children need extra help to support their development so that they can access learning in the classroom. IEPs help ensure children identified with a specific learning issue can receive...
August 27, 2025
Budget season is over! On Independence Day, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) state budget . This $60.9 billion plan "is fiscally responsible, lowers costs, protects essential care and services, and moves the Massachusetts economy forward," according to Healey...
July 8, 2025
Summer has arrived! Now's a great time for children to take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the school year and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. At the same time, summer provides a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers to help their children sustain and...
June 26, 2025
For many families, it's tough to provide their young children with everything they need to feel and perform their best. Access to high quality early education and care is often limited. On top of that, earning a living wage is incredibly difficult. Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is on a mission...
May 28, 2025
Welcoming a baby is a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with feelings of joy and happiness. However, many parents feel overwhelmed, alone, and helpless in the days after a child is born. Some look to the internet for help but have no idea what resources are available and which ones are credible...
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