thread and ACT: Strengthening Relationships in Early Education
At the core of quality child care is a trusting, respectful relationship between the early childhood educator, child and family. ...more
October 16, 2019
Child Care Assistance Program Rate Schedule
The revised State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Program Rate Schedule will be implemented effective November 1, 2019. The Child ...more
October 14, 2019
Early Care & Learning – There’s No Better Business Investment!
Credit Union 1 has a model for success they want other Alaskan businesses to know about. “I saw really good ...more
October 7, 2019
Free Book on Preventing Infectious Diseases
Infectious disease is an ongoing concern for early childhood educators —especially with the recent outbreaks of measles—leading many with questions ...more
October 1, 2019
Safe Sleep for Alaska’s Babies
Parents and caregivers may be aware of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of ...more
September 25, 2019
Early Childhood Higher Education Programs Receive NAEYC Accreditation
The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs ...more
September 20, 2019
“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
Sen. Sullivan Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation on Quality Child Care
Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act, ...more
September 12, 2019
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign, which promotes family and community ...more
August 30, 2019
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Did you know that about 1 in 5 (19%) children in the U.S. are obese? September is National Childhood Obesity ...more
August 29, 2019