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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...
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...
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...
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...
April 6, 2026
A new community event aimed at supporting expectant parents and improving maternal and infant health outcomes is coming to Worcester later this month. The Together for Kids Coalition and the Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative hosts a Community Pregnancy Pop-Up Celebration on April 11 at the YWCA...
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...
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...
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