Denver Preschool Program

Finding and affording quality #preschool remains a challenge for many families due to expensive #childcare and low provider retention. Minnesota Public Radio explains why funding for #ECE is crucial. Check it out below. marketplace.org/2023/12/07/why…

In 2023, "fifty-three percent of states reported a win for the child care workforce." New brief from @4earlysuccess highlights how states supported the #ECE workforce this year by investing in #earlyeducator compensation. earlysuccess.org/2023-progress-…

Equity matters in #preK! Ongoing quality monitoring can address variations in classroom quality: learning from NJ go.rutgers.edu/b6th070u #EquityInEducation #PreschoolPrograms #PreK #ECE #EarlyOpportunities @mnores_ecd @ErinHarmeyer

@4earlysuccess’s recently released 2023 Early Childhood Policy Progress & Landscape Report explores how each state has been working on #ECE policies for kids. More on how #CO and other states are making moves to advance early childhood policies below. earlysuccess.org/2023-progress-…

Men represent 3% of the #ECE workforce; of those practitioners, about 44% exit within five years. This stubborn statistic plays a significant role in how men are perceived in the classroom. Learn more: bit.ly/47UBrem @DanWuori @Cal1Moore @cdacouncil @ManuszakEdward

Quality #preschool matters. Research has proven that children who benefit from @dpp_org show significant gains in kindergarten readiness, better early literacy skills, advanced social and emotional skills, and more.

$3.8 million in grant funding is on its way to #Colorado to enhance salaries and benefits for #ECE educators, courtesy of @EarlyEdCollab. Learn more about the grant-supported initiatives in Colorado and the coalition's efforts below. hechingerreport.org/early-educatio…

Thinking about #preschool for your little one? @dpp_org can help. Don’t miss our 9th Annual Preschool Showcase on Saturday, January 20 at @DenverZoo. Learn more below. dpp.org/showcase/

Financial support from @dpp_org eases parental stress, enhances family interactions, and boosts children's readiness for kindergarten. Discover more on DPP tuition support benefits for #Denver families below. dpp.org/news/how-dpp-t…

For 3+ years, COVID-19 aid was instrumental in supporting Colorado #ChildCare centers. @ChalkbeatCO reports child care professionals can tap into other funding sources to continue providing quality child care, including the universal preschool program: buff.ly/414HwTi.

@dpp_org honored Anna Jo Garcia Haynes, founder of Mile High Early Learning Centers, with the Legacy Award at the 2023 Provider Appreciation Event on Nov. 1. For 50+ years, her visionary leadership has continued to improve the #ECE sector at both the local & national levels. More on Haynes below. dpp.org/news/dpp-recog…

Flavio Cunha and Marcos Lee studied ECE retention and compensation compared to other careers and find turnover rates are or 37%)higher, and wages are nearly 20% lower in the ECE sector -- findings with implications for the quality of care. nber.org/papers/w31869

#CIRCLEGrant projects reached more than 2,000 dual-language learners across Colorado. Grantees Claudia Lahham of ABC House Bilingual Preschool and Maria Martinez of Edgewater Collective talk about how the grant program also positively impacted the early childhood workforce.

dpp_org works to make high-quality preschool and #ECE accessible and affordable for all families in Denver. Our preschool tuition credits are available to all #Denver families, regardless of income, race, or where they live.

Children who attend a #preschool program are more likely to go to college and earn a higher annual income over their lifetime. @dpp_org believes that every Denver child deserves the chance to benefit from quality early childhood experiences.

Colorado voters approved Proposition II on Tuesday, Nov. 7, allowing the state to keep $23.65 million in tax revenue already collected from the sale of tobacco and vaping products and spend it on preschool programs. steamboatpilot.com/news/colorado-…

Mark your calendar for the 2024 @RMECConference on March 8-9, taking place at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with educators, policymakers, and early childhood stakeholders at the region’s largest & leading early childhood conference. rmecconference.com

Like many of the skills learned in #preschool, social and emotional skills help pave the way for academic success. @legofoundation has more on how educators can integrate play into #ECE for effective social and emotional learning. learningthroughplay.com/how-we-play/wh…

A critical investment at a critical time. The $22.5 million #CIRCLEGrant Program advanced equity in early childhood by removing barriers for children and families facing the most obstacles.

🏫 From 22% to 71%! Abbott preschool classrooms came a long way in achieving good to excellent quality. See the new report here: go.rutgers.edu/b6th070u #PreK #PreschoolPrograms #PreK #ECE #EarlyOpportunities @mnores_ecd @ErinHarmeyer