| |  | Alliance Equity Discussion – “Diversity, Equity, and Early Literacy” – 9/25 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, and the next session is coming up on Friday, September 25, at 1:00 pm. Our discussion this month will focus on diversity and equity in relation to the development of early literacy skills, specifically through access to books, read-alouds, and book conversations. Our discussion will be led by Molly Abbey, a Pre-K teacher at the Saxon Hill School and a 2025-26 Equity x Young Children Fellow with VTAEYC. The Fellowship program focuses on transforming awareness of bias and privilege into meaningful, accountable practice. Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link. | | | |  | BBF Early Childhood Legislative Candidate Forums This fall, Building Bright Futures (BBF) will host a series of in-person regional candidate forums across Vermont. All are welcome. These forums are an opportunity for families, the early childhood workforce, and community members to hear from local candidates for Vermont’s House and Senate about where they stand on issues related to children and families. Candidates will be asked about issues that matter to Vermont families and communities, including questions about economic security, housing, early childhood workforce shortages, and access to prekindergarten programs. Visit the BBF website for the schedule and locations. | | | |  | Public Assets Institute is Hiring Public Assets Institute is hiring its next Executive Director to lead its work advancing shared prosperity and racial, social, and economic justice for all Vermonters. The next ED will steer strategy, operations, and fundraising for the organization, with a particular focus on continuing Public Assets' data-driven analysis of tax, budget, and education funding policy. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by October 4, 2026, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The full position description and application details are available on the Public Assets Institute website. | | | |  | Action Circles is Hiring Action Circles is hiring three Legislative Assistants for the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. This position is an opportunity to develop a deep knowledge about the legislative process, including how a bill becomes law, State House procedures, the development of the annual state budget, and who the key players are for key issues. Legislative Assistants will monitor committee work related to our clients’ issues and goals, observe the committee process in the State House and provide detailed notes from committee meetings and hearings. To see the full job description and to apply, visit the Action Circles 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 childhood 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. | | | | 7 School Street | Montpelier , Vermont 05602 vecaa.org The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a program of the Vermont Community Loan Fund. | | | | | | | | | |
