Sun Safety

Summer days in Alaska are known for their long hours of sunlight. While we need some sun exposure to help ...more

July 8, 2017

Investing in Alaska’s Workforce: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning

October 5, 2017, 8:00 am — 4:00 pm, Anchorage Marriott Downtown Businesses and organizations rely on child care to meet ...more

July 6, 2017

Take Action Tuesday: Thank a Policy Maker Today

Last month legislators and Governor Bill Walker worked together to pass an operating budget and avoid the impending shutdown of ...more

July 5, 2017

Learn and Grow Celebrates 1st Year

Learn & Grow, Alaska’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for early care and learning, is celebrating its first anniversary! ...more

July 2, 2017

Take Action Tuesday: Become an Everyday Advocate

Whether you are waiting in line at the grocery store or standing in an elevator, you can be an everyday ...more

June 28, 2017

Take Action Tuesday: Nominate a Champion for Kids

Do you know someone who works tirelessly to prevent child abuse and neglect? The Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) is currently ...more

June 21, 2017

Weigh In: Comment Period on CCAP Closes June 5

The period to make comments about proposed changes to the Child Care Assistance (CCA) Program is coming to an end. ...more

May 31, 2017

Take Action Tuesday: Get Action Alerts

Staying informed on issues that affect young children and their families can be as easy as opening your inbox. Take ...more

May 24, 2017

Take Action Tuesday: Listen to updates from Dept. of Education

Become more informed about Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development’s latest activity by listening in to an update from ...more

May 17, 2017

May 12 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

In honor of Provider Appreciation Day, thread says thank you to all of Alaska’s early childhood educators and child care ...more

May 13, 2017