Early Matters Dallas

The Early Matters coalition was proud to testify before last week's Texas Early Learning Council meeting in support of "data systems that enable more young children to thrive." Read our full testimony here: ow.ly/UMs350PULH0

Early Matters was proud to support a recent episode of @LemonadaMedia's @SaveUsPodcast about how Texas is 'Tackl[ing] A Child Care Shortage.' We hope you'll take a listen here or on your favorite podcast app: tinyurl.com/2ua55e5u #txed

Give it up for the first graduating class to receive a bachelor's degree from Dallas College! 🎓👏 125 trendsetters are ready and well-equipped to change the lives of future generations with their bachelor's degree in Education. Want to join them? Info: dallascollege.edu/cd/schools/edu…

Our own Amber Shields, Director of @EarlyMattersDFW, discusses how a strong curriculum through high-quality instructional materials can help improve student learning experiences across the state through #HB1605 and #SB2565 #txed #txlege Learn more: texastribune.org/paid-post/the-…

Enrollment for free, high-quality Pre-K is now open across DFW! 4 out of 5 students in Dallas County qualify for FREE, full-day Pre-K in their district. See the qualifications and find your district TODAY at PreKDFW.org!

.@EarlyMattersDFW Director Amber Shields testifying now before the Texas Senate Committee on Education in favor of #SB2565 and the importance of a strong curriculum through high-quality instructional materials. #txed #txlege Learn more: bit.ly/3FWAQgq

Pre-K Partnerships can help ensure more Texas students are ready for school when they enter Kindergarten. We look forward to continuing the momentum for #HB1614. #txed #txlege

Powerful day at the Capitol listening to legislators @RoyceWestTX @JaceyJetton, Emily Williams Knight, and childcare providers talk about how critical child care is to our state and our economy. #txlege

“Child care isn’t just a family issue, it’s an economic issue.” Thank you to @AngieChenButton for kicking off the #ECrally at the Capitol this morning!

Early Matters Dallas staff joined @UnitedWayDallas Reading Day this morning by reading to the Pre-K students at @dallasschools Arlington Park Early Childhood Center! We enjoyed engaging with the students and helping establish a love for reading! #ReadingDay #earlyliteracy #PreK

"The Texas economy has outperformed many others throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, but how well we tackle child care may very well determine if we maintain our competitive edge." ow.ly/nRsO50N5cgW

Thanks to the Preschool Development Birth to Five (PDG 0-5) Grant awarding the state $48M in dedicated funding, there should be a conversation about why there is an early childhood crisis in Texas - and what can be done to fix it. #txed #txlege More: bit.ly/3EcPPC1

Nearly 200 business leaders across 34 cities in #TX call child care a workforce issue that impacts their productivity and our state's economy. See their letter to @TXWorkforce @GovAbbott @DanPatrick @DadePhelan here: txchildren.org/posts/2023/2/1…

ATTENTION: ALL 3- and 4-star TRS childcare directors in Dallas! Dallas ISD has posted its Pre-K Partnerships RFP for childcare providers interested in partnering with their district. The RFP is due on March 1st. For more information, click on this link: ow.ly/P4QP50MRVGh

TX has more EC professionals than any other state, yet wages have remained stagnant at $12 avg, culminating in a staffing shortage & a lack of availability that’s hurting the economy and school readiness. sanantonioreport.org/early-childhoo…

Enrolling your child in pre-K can significantly impact their brain development, school readiness and later achievement. #txed Our four takeaways from examining the latest Dallas County pre-K data: commitpartnership.org/blog/four-take…

We're excited to see County @JudgeClayJ list expanding quality child-care as a priority. "That not only puts the kids on a great path to success, it allows young parents to re-enter the work force and we need them in the work force," Jenkins said. cbsnews.com/dfw/news/tarra…

"The ultimate tenant amenity--the mother of all tenant amenities--is childcare." -Peter Brodsky, Reimagine Redbird Learn how business leaders in DFW and the US are innovatively addressing access to quality childcare for the workforce of today and tomorrow. ow.ly/79Pm50LR2Kc

@UnitedWayDallas @putkids1st @childrenatrisk @EarlyMattersDFW What Texas lawmakers can do to get kids ready for kindergarten dallasnews.com/news/education…

.@LancasterISD is emerging as a model for the state in growing 3rd grade reading scores, a foundational milestone for later academic success. #txed Read more: ow.ly/zqb650LFgek