The Impact of Cuts to Early Childhood Education Funding
The Alaska Legislature on Monday voted to approve legislation that would reverse most of the $444 million vetoed by ...more
July 29, 2019
Healthy Social and Emotional Development
Beginning with your baby’s very first smile, your child is continually learning how to interact with others. As your ...more
July 18, 2019
States Take Action to Address Early Childhood Education
According to a recent analysis by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), participation in early childhood education programs ...more
July 18, 2019
Reach for the Stars with a CDA
Most states like Alaska recognize the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential as a benchmark of value in its quality rating ...more
July 11, 2019
Battling Alaska’s Summer Heat & Smoke
Alaska’s recent heatwave, including the growing number of statewide wildfires, have persisted in the past month. It’s important to know ...more
July 10, 2019
Educators Take on Self-Care
On Provider Appreciation Day (May 10), thread’s statewide team delivered yoga mats to various programs to say “Thank You” to ...more
June 27, 2019
thread Joins Anchorage Efforts to Protect Children’s Brain Development
Parents shouldn’t have to worry about toxic chemicals in the nap mats their children sleep on at child care centers. ...more
June 26, 2019
Target Offers More Child Care, Parental Leave for Employees
Target recently announced that starting in the fall, its 350,000 part-time and full-time hourly employees will receive 20 days of ...more
June 25, 2019
Free Learn & Grow Level 2 Trainings
June 21, 2019 thread is excited to announce that starting July 1, thread’s trainings offered for Learn & Grow ...more
June 21, 2019
Stay Current on Early Education Policy News
For the Week of June 24 – 28, 2019 This Week Dispute over special session location continues. Read ADN article ...more
June 17, 2019