🏫 From 22% to 71%! Abbott preschool classrooms came a long way in achieving good to excellent quality. See the new report here: go.rutgers.edu/b6th070u #PreK #PreschoolPrograms #PreK #ECE #EarlyOpportunities @mnores_ecd @ErinHarmeyer

Join Denver Preschool Program on November 1 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Rocky Mountain PBS Buell Media Center. Celebrate our educators and advocates who enable #preschool in Denver. Free entry, limited space. RSVP now! eventbrite.com/e/denver-presc…

A critical investment at a critical time. The $22.5 million #CIRCLEGrant Program advanced equity in early childhood by removing barriers for children and families facing the most obstacles.

Colorado voters approved Proposition II on Tuesday, Nov. 7, allowing the state to keep $23.65 million in tax revenue already collected from the sale of tobacco and vaping products and spend it on preschool programs. steamboatpilot.com/news/colorado-…

#CIRCLEGrant projects reached more than 2,000 dual-language learners across Colorado. Grantees Claudia Lahham of ABC House Bilingual Preschool and Maria Martinez of Edgewater Collective talk about how the grant program also positively impacted the early childhood workforce.

A big thank you from all of us for your part in reauthorizing the Denver Preschool Program! Thanks to you, we can help even more kids in #Denver receive a quality preschool education. Your support makes a big difference! We look forward to expanding our reach, improving our

Flavio Cunha and Marcos Lee studied ECE retention and compensation compared to other careers and find turnover rates are or 37%)higher, and wages are nearly 20% lower in the ECE sector -- findings with implications for the quality of care. nber.org/papers/w31869

Like many of the skills learned in #preschool, social and emotional skills help pave the way for academic success. The LEGO Foundation has more on how educators can integrate play into #ECE for effective social and emotional learning. learningthroughplay.com/how-we-play/wh…

Mark your calendar for the 2024 @RMECConference on March 8-9, taking place at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with educators, policymakers, and early childhood stakeholders at the region’s largest & leading early childhood conference.

Children who attend a #preschool program are more likely to go to college and earn a higher annual income over their lifetime. Denver Preschool Program believes that every Denver child deserves the chance to benefit from quality early childhood experiences.

dpp_org works to make high-quality preschool and #ECE accessible and affordable for all families in Denver. Our preschool tuition credits are available to all #Denver families, regardless of income, race, or where they live.

For 3+ years, COVID-19 aid was instrumental in supporting Colorado #ChildCare centers. Chalkbeat Colorado reports child care professionals can tap into other funding sources to continue providing quality child care, including the universal preschool program: buff.ly/414HwTi.

Men represent 3% of the #ECE workforce; of those practitioners, about 44% exit within five years. This stubborn statistic plays a significant role in how men are perceived in the classroom. Learn more: bit.ly/47UBrem Dan Wuori Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr. CDA Council Edward Manuszak, PhD

Equity matters in #preK! Ongoing quality monitoring can address variations in classroom quality: learning from NJ go.rutgers.edu/b6th070u #EquityInEducation #PreschoolPrograms #PreK #ECE #EarlyOpportunities @mnores_ecd @ErinHarmeyer

Financial support from Denver Preschool Program eases parental stress, enhances family interactions, and boosts children's readiness for kindergarten. Discover more on DPP tuition support benefits for #Denver families below. dpp.org/news/how-dpp-t…

Thinking about #preschool for your little one? Denver Preschool Program can help. Don’t miss our 9th Annual Preschool Showcase on Saturday, January 20 at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Learn more below. dpp.org/showcase/

In 2023, "fifty-three percent of states reported a win for the child care workforce." New brief from The Alliance for Early Success highlights how states supported the #ECE workforce this year by investing in #earlyeducator compensation. earlysuccess.org/2023-progress-…

$3.8 million in grant funding is on its way to #Colorado to enhance salaries and benefits for #ECE educators, courtesy of Early Educator Investment Collaborative. Learn more about the grant-supported initiatives in Colorado and the coalition's efforts below. hechingerreport.org/early-educatio…

Quality #preschool matters. Research has proven that children who benefit from Denver Preschool Program show significant gains in kindergarten readiness, better early literacy skills, advanced social and emotional skills, and more.

Finding and affording quality #preschool remains a challenge for many families due to expensive #childcare and low provider retention. Minnesota Public Radio explains why funding for #ECE is crucial. Check it out below. marketplace.org/2023/12/07/why…