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Massachusetts wants to lead the way in delivering high quality early education and childcare. And Governor Maura Healey took a big step when she signed Executive Order 625 to establish the Interagency Early Education and Child Care Task Force last year. The Task Force is part of the Healey-Driscoll...

Early childhood program directors proudly serve and support teachers, children, and families in Worcester and its surrounding communities. While rewarding, the work is often draining and isolating as directors are responsible for running the complete program, and the challenges of funding, teacher...

Growing up, when I was asked what I wanted to do when I was older, I always responded with “I want to help others.” I was unsure what this would look like in action, but in my freshman year at College of the Holy Cross, I reached some clarity. I realized I was interested in psychology and wanted to...

Some say it takes a village to raise a child. In Worcester and its surrounding communities, parents, care providers, and community leaders play important roles in early childhood learning and development. They often work together to support children in the first few years of life. Yet, doing so has...