Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – “The Status of DEI in New Hampshire” – 10/24  

Join a group of peers and colleagues from the early childhood community to engage in sustained learning about anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The Alliance hosts a monthly, salon-style Equity Discussion Group via Zoom. Our next session is coming up on Friday, October 24, at 1:00 pm.

The discussion will be led by Sarah Robinson, the Program Partner for Movement and Coalition Building at the Couch Family Foundation. Sarah will provide us with an update on the status of DEI work in New Hampshire, including the latest on a bill recently passed by the Legislature that limits DEI efforts by publicly funded institutions. In the past decade Sarah has worked on a wide variety of issues in New Hampshire, including social and racial justice organizing, public education, and early care and education.

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

 

BBF State Advisory Council Meeting – 10/27

Building Bright Futures (BBF) is holding their in-person State Advisory Council meeting on Monday, October 27, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm at the Barre Social Club. This meeting will include discussion of draft Policy Recommendations for 2026 and an endorsement vote for Vermont’s Early Childhood Strategic Plan 2026–2030.

For more information and to register to attend, visit the BBF website.

 

Student Loan Repayment Assistance – Applications Open

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) is accepting applications for Vermont's Student Loan Repayment Assistance program for early childhood educators. Awards are given on a “first come, first served” basis and are limited to available grant funds. Demand this year is likely to be high. Applicants can receive up to $4,000 toward student loan debt.

For more information and to apply, visit the VTAEYC website.

 

Southern Vermont ECE Mini Conference and Family Child Care Dinner – 11/15

VTAEYC and the Vermont Early Childhood Networks are hosting a mini-conference for Southern Vermont early childhood educators on November 15, from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm. The event will be held at Mount Snow Resort.

For more information and to register for the conference, visit the VTAEYC website.

That evening, VTAEYC will also be hosting a Family Child Care recognition and recruitment event from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The gathering will provide current and aspiring family child care home ECEs an opportunity to connect and build community over dinner and dessert. VTAEYC and partners will provide presentations on resources specifically for home providers. Karen Gross, a trauma-responsive author and educator, will share engaging approaches to reading with and to children.

For more information about this free event and to register for the dinner, visit the VTAEYC website.

 
 

The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition formed in 2000 of early childhood professionals, parents, organizations, businesses, and strategic partners committed to improving public policies that impact young children between birth and age eight in the areas of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education.

The Alliance crafts an annual Legislative Agenda in partnership with early childhood organizations, provides year-round advocacy support, and facilitates meaningful interactions with policymakers at key times during the decision making process.

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