Remember Alaska’s Young Children today on #GivingTuesday
At just 5 years old, an unprepared kindergartner becomes twice as likely to be in special education, 30% more likely ...more
November 29, 2017
Halloween Safety Tips
The days are getting shorter and colder, and families are busy carving pumpkins, creating costumes, and planning trick-or-treating routes. Make ...more
October 27, 2017
Halloween Safety Tips
The days are getting shorter and colder, and families are busy carving pumpkins, creating costumes, and planning trick-or-treating routes. Make ...more
October 27, 2017
Strengthening Families Initiative Gaining Momentum
thread Board member and Strengthening Families consultant Shirley Pittz recently highlighted the important work that Strengthening Families Alaska is doing ...more
October 13, 2017
Investing in Alaska’s Workforce – Summit is a Success!
On Oct. 5, 2017, thread came together with business leaders, early childhood partners, policy makers, medical professionals, and community members ...more
October 7, 2017
Join a Juneau Town Hall Meeting on Early Care and Learning
You’re invited! Juneau Town Hall meeting Invest in Juneau young children—Children learn while parents earn Tuesday, September 26, 2017 5:30-8:00 ...more
September 22, 2017
Take Action Tuesday: Support Child Care for Working Families
Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning. Recently, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Bobby Scott ...more
September 20, 2017
Be Prepared for Emergencies at School
Disasters can happen at any time, even during the school day. Are you familiar with the emergency plan at your ...more
August 30, 2017
DEED Offers Webinar on Developmental Assessment
Schools across Alaska are welcoming new kindergarten students this month. Over the next few weeks, teachers will be observing each ...more
August 24, 2017
TODAY! thread’s 11th Annual Book Party in the Park
Each year thread celebrates early learning and child development at our free family event, the Book Party in the Park. ...more
August 11, 2017