Announcing the 2025 thread Award Recipients: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Early Childhood Education!

In honor of Provider Appreciation Day and 10 years of celebrating excellence, thread is proud to announce the recipients of ...more

May 20, 2025

Let’s Keep Momentum Going As End of Legislative Session Nears

Dear Advocates, Here are a few updates in the final days of the Legislative Session this year. First: the Child ...more

May 15, 2025

Leveling Up: New ServicePortal Features Are Here!

thread is committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to succeed. In May 2024, we launched ...more

May 6, 2025

Measles: What to Know and How to Stay Protected

Measles is a serious but preventable illness. Thanks to high vaccination rates in the United States, the risk of widespread ...more

May 6, 2025

An Important Update to Alaska Child Care Policy: Your Voice Is Needed!

thread is sharing an important update on where things stand in this year’s State legislative session—and what’s happening with the ...more

April 24, 2025

Celebrating Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators on Provider Appreciation Day!

In honor of Provider Appreciation Day on May 9, thread is proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible early childhood ...more

April 15, 2025

Growing Stronger: Investing in Alaska’s Future Through Child Care

Across Alaska, spring is stirring. The light lingers a little longer. The ground softens. Buds push bravely through the once-frozen ...more

April 15, 2025

Celebrating Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators this Worthy Wage Day

The Critical Role of Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators: A Call for Fair CompensationAlaska’s early childhood educators are the unsung heroes ...more

April 2, 2025

Go Blue for National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of programs that prioritize the well-being ...more

April 2, 2025

Celebrating the Week of the Young Child (WOYC)

Each year, thread joins the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in celebrating the Week of the ...more

March 20, 2025