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An Ecosystem of Care and Community with Adriane Blackman
In the latest episode of the Early Link Podcast, the Children’s Institute communications team records a long-form story by CI Guest Contributor, Adriane Blackman. Blackman’s story, “An Ecosystem of Care and Community,” delves into the transformation of early childhood education in Yoncalla, Oregon, documenting the impact of CI’s Early Works initiative in partnership with incredible folks from across the community.
Short and Sweet: Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session
As the Oregon 2024 Legislative Session ended this year, the Policy and Advocacy team at CI let out a deep breath of gratitude, relief, and excitement for the year ahead. Short sessions often prove frustrating for what can be accomplished, but this year built on the chaotic momentum of 2023’s session, clearing the path for early childhood advocates to make great strides forward.
The Oregon Early Childhood Summit
Held on Friday, March 22 at Portland State University, the Oregon Early Childhood Summit brought together early childhood professionals from across the state and across sectors to collectively envision a better future for children’s social-emotional health. The event was produced by Children’s Institute and Trauma Informed Oregon.
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At Children’s Institute, our goal 🥅 is to create a socially just and equitable Oregon where all children have the love, care, and education they need.
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Introducing the Children’s Institute Early School Success Academy, formerly known as the Early Learning Academy! While the name has changed, everything else remains the same.
Our Early School Success Academy offers a team-based learning experience for educators working to strengthen early learning in their communities, preschool to third grade. District or school teams participate in four virtual sessions between October and March and five coaching sessions scheduled at their convenience.
Why participate? You’ll join a network of educators across Oregon working to strengthen learning in their communities. You’ll get access to rich content, expert thought partnership, coaching, resources, and a membership to our exclusive change library.
To learn more and secure your spot, connect with our Professional Learning Specialist - Shawnté Hines at shawnte@childinst.org!
Explore www.childinst.org/early-school-success-academy today!
April 11-17 marks the 7th Annual Black Maternal Health Week, a week-long campaign founded and led by the @blackmamasmatter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. Black Mamas have always been the guide and bridge for families, communities, movements, and waves of change. The time is now to invest in the advancement in the movement for racial and birth justice. Join CI and others in celebrating this year`s BMHW - because every person deserves access to quality and holistic health care.
Explore action opportunities at blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw-2024
Learn more about local initiatives working to support Black Mamas and their babies: bit.ly/3U1An34
🎧NEW PODCAST🎧 And this one`s a little different.
In the latest episode of the Early Link Podcast, the Children`s Institute communications team records a long-form story by CI Guest Contributor, Adriane Blackman. Blackman`s story, "An Ecosystem of Care and Community," delves into the transformation of early childhood education in Yoncalla, Oregon, documenting the impact of CI`s Early Works initiative in partnership with incredible folks from across the community.
This beautiful story is now streaming everywhere! Link in bio and stories.
We`re joining early childhood supporters and advocates across the country to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (@naeyc). This week-long event raises awareness about the needs of young children and their families, and draws attention to the early learning professionals and programs that support them. In Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek (@govtinakotek) issued a statewide proclamation officially designating the Week of the Young Child as April 6-12.
"We are grateful to Governor Tina Kotek for recognizing the Week of the Young child and for elevating the importance of the earliest years for children and families," said Department of Early Learning and Care (@orearlylearning) director, Alyssa Chatterjee. “As we build a coordinated early childhood system where all children, families, early care and education professionals are supported and empowered to thrive we are proud to recognize this week to celebrate young children and the transformational impact of early learning and care.”
To explore more Week of the Young Child activities, follow @naeyc. To share pictures and stories about your family use hashtag #WOYC and tag Children`s Institute.
Did you catch our latest Substack post? Read our official 2024 legislative recap, including the final round-up of early childhood policy wins and advocacy hopes for the year ahead (and while you`re at it, become a free or paid subscriber to get monthly-ish updates straight to your inbox)! Link in bio.
Events
Oregon Early Childhood Summit
Oregon Early Childhood Summit
How does Oregon support equity, belonging, and access across sectors? Join partners from across ear...
Vose Elementary Learning Lab
Vose Elementary Learning Lab
The learning lab at Vose Elementary will showcase the work of Children's Institute's Early School Success
Champions for Children 2024
Champions for Children 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Children’s Institute will host Champions for Children 2024 on Friday...
Registration is open for the 2024-2025 Early School Success Academy!
Our Early School Success Academy is team-based learning experience for educators working to strengthen early learning in their communities, preschool to third grade. District or school teams participate in four virtual sessions between October and March and five coaching sessions scheduled at their convenience.
Why participate? You’ll join a network of educators across Oregon working to strengthen early learning in their school communities. You’ll also get access to rich content, expert thought partnership, coaching, resources, and a membership to our exclusive change library.
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The Early Link Podcast highlights national, regional, and local voices working in early childhood education and the nonprofit sector. The podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Rafael Otto, Children’s Institute’s director of communications.
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