Did you know that picture books can help build the foundations of STEM for our youngest learners? And those same books can help explore themes of identity & racial equity? Register and join Tandem, Partners In Early Learning's free author event on 3/15 at 6pm: buff.ly/3rOF3L4 #EarlyLearning

Calling all childcare providers! Did you know families can still claim the full 2021 Child Tax Credit — up to $3,600 per child? Join TOMORROW March 9 at 4pm and learn how you can claim this credit + help families claim the credit. In English and Spanish: bit.ly/CTCMarch9

Can we create cultures in #preschool that disrupt racism? Can we transform #preK classrooms into those that center and celebrate BIPOC children? New brief shares how one district made it happen: newamerica.org/education-poli… via New America Ed

Let’s celebrate children who are multilingual learners! Join us Weds May 4 for our online Early Learning Symposium. Free books for registrants (Oakland). Interpretación de idiomas disponible 提供語言翻譯 bit.ly/EarlyMultiling… #EarlyLearning #MultilingualLearners

Honoring Black Maternal Health Week. This week was founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (@blackmamasmatter) to spread awareness, advance policy initiatives, and continue working to reduce race-based disparate health outcomes.

Join us this WED, MAY 4, 6-7:30pm to get the latest on best practices for supporting multilingual learners. Register today: bit.ly/EarlyMLL For more information and to view our flyers, visit our website: bit.ly/EarlyMultiling…

Election Day is on November 8! There are many candidates who want to represent Oaklanders. Find out about their vision for Oakland’s Early Childhood Ecosystem @ bit.ly/2022OSSSCandid…

Oakland Family Child Care providers hosted an OUSD School Board Candidates Forum! Learn more about what candidates think about school closures, child care, and Oakland's Early Childhood Ecosystem youtu.be/BU88C7C6LHE Thanks BANANAS for organizing with OSSS and FCCs!

How do children and families show up in the  City Council budget priorities and in the Mayor’s budget proposal? Read our summary here: bit.ly/23-25OakBudget…

Early learning leaders are supporting fathers throughout the year. Read our newsletter to find out how. mailchi.mp/oaklandsmartan…

TOMORROW! Hear from local parents, educators, policymakers, and advocates at a FREE live recording of the hit podcast "No One is Coming to Save Us" on June 15 at KDOL TV. Did we mention it’s free? Reserve your tickets today at bit.ly/noictsuOakland