Comments for Eye On Early Childhood https://eyeonearlychildhood.org A blog about the early childhood practices, policies, and research that help children and their families thrive. We share the voices of families, early educators, advocates, and policymakers, hosted by Strategies for Children. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:08:50 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Ana Teresa Farias  by Edna Patricia Moniz Cabral https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2025/04/29/our-advocacy-network-in-action-ana-teresa-farias/#comment-170483 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:54:15 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=26232#comment-170483 ]]> Ana Teresa, your journey from a young Sunday School teacher to a leading advocate for early childhood education is truly inspiring. Your dedication to uplifting the Portuguese-speaking community and supporting family child care providers shines brightly. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a strong voice for educators and families alike! :)🥰

]]> Comment on Tyeesha Keele-Kedroe by full6e2d841c7fc https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2025/04/22/our-advocacy-network-in-action-tyeesha-keele-kedroe/#comment-170482 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:43:27 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=26177#comment-170482 Awesome interview, Ty! Grateful to be in the cohort with you!

]]> Comment on Tyeesha Keele-Kedroe by Cindy https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2025/04/22/our-advocacy-network-in-action-tyeesha-keele-kedroe/#comment-170481 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:34:14 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=26177#comment-170481 Yes, I myself have learned many things from Tyeesha in the short time I have worked under her. My 25 + years at Head Start, have prepared me for many different aspects of children and Tyeesha has supported me through them all. She is a great listener and guides me when I am unsure how to handle a particular challenge. She is always supportive, no matter how big or how small the challenge is. Cindy

]]> Comment on Federal officials shut down the Boston office that administers Head Start funding by Emmanuel Adebomi https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2025/04/09/federal-officials-shut-down-the-boston-office-that-administers-head-start-funding/#comment-170480 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:29:37 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=26151#comment-170480 This is deeply concerning. The closure of the Boston ACF office and termination of key staff jeopardizes essential support systems for thousands of vulnerable children and families across Massachusetts. Without a clear transition plan, programs like Head Start and LIHEAP risk serious disruption. It’s critical that federal officials provide transparency and a path forward to ensure that vital services continue without interruption.

]]> Comment on Welcoming cohort 4 of the Advocacy Network by Our Advocacy Network in Action: Amy Bolotin https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2024/11/14/welcoming-cohort-4-of-the-advocacy-network/#comment-170469 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:48 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=25130#comment-170469 […] the director of the Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel and as a member of the fourth cohort of Strategies for Children’s Advocacy […]

]]> Comment on Gloria Valentin and Yolanda Ramos by The BIPOC Family Childcare Collective is celebrating its third anniversary! https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2022/06/14/our-advocacy-network-in-action-gloria-valentin-and-yolanda-ramos/#comment-170468 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:45 +0000 https://eyeonearlyeducation.org/?p=19047#comment-170468 […] Gloria Valentin, Hyde Park, Mass. (Strategies for Children Advocacy Network alum, cohort […]

]]> Comment on Recap of the State House hearing on early education and care by Leadership Lessons: Eve Gilmore reflects on her time at Edward Street https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2019/07/10/recap-of-the-state-house-hearing-on-early-education-and-care/#comment-170467 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:13 +0000 http://eyeonearlyeducation.com/?p=15385#comment-170467 […] Advocacy is also a crucial part of the work. And, as Gilmore explains, one of the most notable features of Edward Street is the power of its coalitions.  […]

]]> Comment on Welcoming cohort 4 of the Advocacy Network by Our Advocacy Network in Action: Stephanie LaPierre https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2024/11/14/welcoming-cohort-4-of-the-advocacy-network/#comment-170454 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:06 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=25130#comment-170454 s Center. And she is a member of the fourth cohort of Strategies for Children’s Advocacy […]]]> […] She is the lead teacher at the Boston University Children’s Center. And she is a member of the fourth cohort of Strategies for Children’s Advocacy […]

]]> Comment on Paula A. Echeverri Durango and Harold Blanco by It’s the first anniversary of The 9:30 Call en español  https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2024/06/13/our-advocacy-network-in-action-paula-echeverri-and-harold-blanco/#comment-170444 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:07 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=23893#comment-170444 s Barn, Inc. – Child Care in […]]]> […] reach Spanish-speaking early childhood educators, Strategies reached out to Harold Blanco and Paula Andrea Echeverri Durango, family child care educators and co-owners of Paula’s Barn, Inc. – Child Care in […]

]]> Comment on Danielle Pazos by Suzyann Miller https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2025/02/26/our-advocacy-network-in-action-danielle-pazos/#comment-170426 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:09:25 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=25758#comment-170426 journey is truly inspiring a testament to the power of community, perseverance, and passion for early childhood education. Her deep connection to Chelsea and her dedication to improving the lives of children and families reflect the true essence of advocacy and leadership. Her story highlights how vital it is to invest in early education, not just for individual children but for entire communities. The impact of programs like Head Start and CPPI goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and breaking barriers. Danielle’s commitment to volunteerism, quality early education, and policy change is a reminder that meaningful transformation happens when people dedicate themselves to both hands-on work and systemic reform. Her passion for ensuring all children have access to high-quality early learning experiences is commendable, and her drive to share knowledge through a blog will no doubt make a lasting impact. Her story reinforces the importance of strong, engaged communities and the need for policymakers to listen to those on the ground doing this critical work. Thank you, Danielle, for your unwavering dedication to early education and advocacy!]]> Danielle Pazos’ journey is truly inspiring a testament to the power of community, perseverance, and passion for early childhood education. Her deep connection to Chelsea and her dedication to improving the lives of children and families reflect the true essence of advocacy and leadership.

Her story highlights how vital it is to invest in early education, not just for individual children but for entire communities. The impact of programs like Head Start and CPPI goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and breaking barriers.

Danielle’s commitment to volunteerism, quality early education, and policy change is a reminder that meaningful transformation happens when people dedicate themselves to both hands-on work and systemic reform. Her passion for ensuring all children have access to high-quality early learning experiences is commendable, and her drive to share knowledge through a blog will no doubt make a lasting impact.

Her story reinforces the importance of strong, engaged communities and the need for policymakers to listen to those on the ground doing this critical work. Thank you, Danielle, for your unwavering dedication to early education and advocacy!

]]> Comment on Voices from the Field: How Jayleese Le Blanc supports our Advocacy Network by Our Advocacy Network in Action: Danielle Pazos https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/10/19/voices-from-the-field-how-jayleese-le-blanc-supports-our-advocacy-network/#comment-170424 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:14:48 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=22175#comment-170424 Deputy Director, and Jayleese Le Blanc, the Advocacy Network’s program […]]]> […] me permission to be me,” Pazos says of Titus DosRemedios, Strategies’ Deputy Director, and Jayleese Le Blanc, the Advocacy Network’s program […]

]]> Comment on Cambridge makes progress on universal preschool by Our Advocacy Network in Action: Danielle Pazos https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/05/26/cambridge-makes-progress-on-universal-preschool/#comment-170422 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:18 +0000 https://eyeonearlyeducation.org/?p=20046#comment-170422 s Office of Early Childhood where she sought to make quality both meaningful and manageable for […]]]> […] University. She went on to become the Early Childhood Program Quality Manager in the city of Cambridge’s Office of Early Childhood where she sought to make quality both meaningful and manageable for […]

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