Workforce
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...
June 9, 2025
Last fall, Worcester was awarded a grant from the Department of Early Education and Care to expand access to high quality preschool programs through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative. Edward Street and its partners, The Guild of St. Agnes, the YWCA of Central MA, and WPS have been...
May 19, 2025
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...
April 15, 2025
Children can’t wait. We can’t let families languish on the wait list for 18 months and counting. In Worcester this week, 1,069 children 0-5 years of age sit on the wait list; 46 of those children are those of early educators who can’t work without support for the cost of care. Let’s invest in...
March 17, 2025
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...
February 23, 2025
There has been modest growth in capacity and state investments have made a difference. Still, issues with accessibility and affordability persist. And its on everyone's mind from early education and care programs and providers and families, to Mayor Petty and state leadership.
September 19, 2024
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...
July 24, 2024
The first years of a child's life are crucial for their long-term physical, social, and emotional development. Exposing a child to positive experiences and environments and stable, caring, and interactive relationships with adults sets them up for success as they grow. With community resources,...
July 11, 2024
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...
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