Long Island RTAC

Thank you to all our Long Island legislators who supported expanded Pre-K and funding for the Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Childhood Education (RTAC). Our experts are already assisting school districts as they plan. ow.ly/CvLe50ElESL

@NYGovCuomo in 2014 you promised Pre-K for all. Long Island's four year olds are still waiting! Only 10% have access to full-day state-funded programs. Invest in their future--and in our region's economic growth. Expand Pre-K now!

90% of Long Island's children are still waiting for state-funded, full-day Pre-K. @NYGovCuomo our children are still asking "Where's my Pre-K?" Invest in expanding these essential programs.

The experts at Harvard @hgse urge policymakers to strengthen community-based networks among health care, child care and education. Guess what? That's what #RTAC has been doing on LI. We urge our legislators to continue funding! ow.ly/C3dj50DV6kZ #RTAC #PreK4LI

@toddkaminsky Thank you for meeting with us yesterday to discuss the #RTAC and Long Island's need for Pre-K. We deeply appreciate your attention to this important issue.

Yet another study proves value of Pre-K: this one shows state-funded programs boost math achievement and support long-term academic success. On LI, only 10% of 4yo's have access to such full-day, state-funded programs. @universityofga ow.ly/qMyF50DyGLU #PreK4Li #FundRTAC

Working moms are struggling, reports @nytimes @clairecm Guess what would help? Government support for child care! ow.ly/zywX50DtwB1 #FundRTAC #SaveChildCare

Without our Regional Technical Assistance Center, we can't support our 1,717 child care providers and Pre-K in public school districts. Thank you for your efforts @MichaelleSolage Want to know how you can help? Email longislandrtac@gmail.com

The importance of child care to our economy has never been more obvious. @Newsweek emphasizes that we need to invest in early childhood education. ow.ly/r4o850Dgj4T #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

How the Biden administration can support early childhood education in ways that really make a difference--for instance, by building the capacity of the adults that staff child care programs. @hechingerreport ow.ly/EwJR50DfqGW #RTAC #PreK4LI #FundChildCare

A must-see from @EmpireStateCCC New video features child care providers around the state who share their stories. "We are essential workers, but don't get the essential funds we need"--Alicia Marks, Amityville. youtube.com/watch?v=8YfSPA… #RTAC #SaveNYChildCare

Critical to reviving the economy: providing ongoing funding to the child care industry. @amprog ow.ly/Z8RI50DagyY #childcare #prek

What does our nation need to recover? Support for child care @hechingerreport "Our leaders are neglecting the needs of a key sector." ow.ly/SYZS50D8kv4 #LI4PreK

National poll from @firstfiveyears says pandemic has "opened voters' eyes to the importance of child care for families." And it needs to be high-quality and affordable. ow.ly/epSe50BB2mA #LI4PreK

From @raepica1 @DEY_Project tips for becoming an early childhood advocate--be at the table, not on the menu! ow.ly/Hihd50ByQpX #LI4PreK

The new report runs down in detail why proposed cuts to NY school aid will hurt low-income, minority children the most. @AQE_NY ow.ly/MX4j50BtrUx #prek #bestpractices

How the "slow death" of childcare centers due to COVID-19 will hurt both parents and their communities. @TIME time.com/5886491/covid-… #LI4PreK

The experts at The National Academy of Sciences took at look at whether quality early education = more successful adult lives. The answer: YES! That's why it's our mission to support these programs in any way we can. #thesciencebehindit #LIRTAC ow.ly/imzB50BtpSd

We know the "power of preschool"--especially when it comes to children from low-income families. But is progress "permanently stunted" because of the pandemic? @politico ow.ly/I6Ks50BsjHo politico.com/newsletters/we…

Regression, clinginess, loss of appetite--all can be ways children show they're being stressed by the continued pandemic. @HuffPost ow.ly/QfcG50zvikR #prek #bestpractices