March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and with summer right around the corner, it’s a great time for families to get ...more
March 2, 2021
thread Launches New Policy Direction for 2021 & Updates Research
Alaska’s early childhood education system is an essential part of the economy, enabling families to work and employing a significant ...more
March 2, 2021
Governor Dunleavy Proclaims Feb. 26 Child Care Provider Day
Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed Feb. 26, 2021 as Child Care Provider Day throughout Alaska. The governor’s proclamation recognizes that ...more
February 25, 2021
Action Alert: Urge U.S. Senators to Support the American Rescue Plan
President Biden recently announced the details of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, which would provide ...more
February 23, 2021
Feb. 25: How to Apply for the PPP Workshop
Child Care Providers: How to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program—A Workshop for Child Care Providers to Access Forgivable Loans ...more
February 22, 2021
Nominations are Open for the 2021 Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award
Do you know a professional who is making a difference in early childhood education? Celebrate their excellence by nominating her/him ...more
February 10, 2021
Strategies for Teaching Black History in Early Childhood Education Programs
February is a time we set aside each year to celebrate Black History Month (BHM). With all the racial tensions ...more
February 2, 2021
thread Awards Additional $940K in COVID-19 Support to Child Care Statewide
thread, Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral Network, recently awarded $940,000 to 260 licensed early childhood and afterschool/school-age education programs ...more
January 14, 2021
thread Conducts a Second Survey of Child Care Needs During COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, the majority of Alaska’s child care programs have been open to support children and families. But ...more
January 13, 2021
thread Introduces Updated Online Training Policies
Starting Feb. 1, thread’s new online training policy will go into effect. This updated policy helps thread continue to provide ...more
January 12, 2021