“No Small Matter” Premieres During Summit in Anchorage

Our future depends on our youngest citizens. On how many words they hear in their first months of life. On ...more

September 18, 2019

Provide Feedback with Power to the Profession

What do early childhood educators need to know to do the work they love? What skills and competencies set them ...more

September 16, 2019

Early Care and Learning Summit: Why it Matters

thread invites you to No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning in Alaska. ...more

September 12, 2019

We need your help to fight for our future!

Last week, you shared your voice to tell our legislators that you care about Alaska’s future, especially for our children ...more

July 15, 2019

Reach for the Stars with a CDA

Most states like Alaska recognize the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential as a benchmark of value in its quality rating ...more

July 11, 2019

Learn & Grow Now Offering Free Trainings

thread is excited to announce that starting July 1, thread’s trainings offered for Learn & Grow Level 2 requirements will ...more

June 21, 2019

Thank You for Participating in Our Survey!

Thank you to all the early childhood programs that participated in the Expulsion, Suspension and Teacher Wellness survey this month! ...more

June 7, 2019

CCPO Statewide Payment Verification Process Change

Effective July 1, 2019, the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) will be responsible for performing statewide payment verification for the ...more

May 15, 2019

Early Education & School Age Wage Survey

The IDEALS Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Education is partnering with thread to explore ways to improve compensation ...more

May 14, 2019

With Gratitude, We Honor Your Teaching

May 10 is Provider Appreciation Day. This year, thread encourages you, Alaska’s early childhood educators, to practice daily wellness and ...more

May 10, 2019