Comments on: Leading the Way: Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler’s mission https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/10/26/leading-the-way-education-secretary-patrick-tutwilers-mission/ 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, 19 Jan 2024 11:01:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: In quotes: Governor Maura Healey’s 2024 State of the Commonwealth Address https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/10/26/leading-the-way-education-secretary-patrick-tutwilers-mission/#comment-170068 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:01:14 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=22277#comment-170068 […] were at the Y in Malden. We met some dedicated early educators and some very cute kids, did we not Dr. Tutwiler? They were having fun and they were learning important skills in their pre-K classroom. It’s […]

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By: State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler talks about early education on WBUR https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/10/26/leading-the-way-education-secretary-patrick-tutwilers-mission/#comment-170046 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:11:42 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=22277#comment-170046 s working to stabilize, heal, and transform […]]]> […] week, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler spoke to WBUR radio about how he’s working to stabilize, heal, and transform […]

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By: Linda K Najarian https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/2023/10/26/leading-the-way-education-secretary-patrick-tutwilers-mission/#comment-170033 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:24:36 +0000 https://eyeonearlychildhood.org/?p=22277#comment-170033 The role of daycare and early education, including private care settings, is vital in supporting the development of children and their families. These settings serve as the initial building blocks of a child’s educational journey and contribute significantly to their cognitive and social and emotional growth. Private daycare facilities often offer flexible schedules, enabling working parents to provide for their families while ensuring their children receive high-quality early education and care. It is important that private daycare/preschool hold a seat at the table.

Moreover, the collaboration between private daycare and early education centers and the public school system is crucial. This partnership creates a seamless transition for children as they progress through their educational path. It ensures that students experience a consistent and well-rounded educational journey from their earliest years through formal schooling.

Private daycare centers also provide parents with diverse choices that align with their values, beliefs, and specific educational preferences. This diversity enriches the early education landscape, enabling parents to select the best fit for their children and empowering them to be active participants in their children’s education.

additionally, many private daycare providers possess expertise in early childhood education, contributing valuable insights and practices to improve the overall quality of early education. Their participation in Univeral Pre-K programs can enhance community engagement, creating a robust support network for families.

Allowing private daycare centers to participate in universal pre-k programs can help reduce educational disparities particularly in underserved areas. it ensures that a broader range of families can access high-quality early education opportunities, private providers bring to the educational landscape, we can ensure that all children receive a strong educational foundation, regardless of their family’s financial resources or location. This approach fosters collaboration and shared expertise, enhancing the overall quality of early education for the benefit of children and families.

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