Celebrating Excellence in Early Childhood Education: 2026 thread Awards Recipients
At thread, we recognize that early childhood educators are essential to building strong families, thriving communities, and a resilient Alaska. ...more
May 11, 2026
Celebrating Provider Appreciation Day: Honoring Alaska’s Early Educators
Join thread in celebrating Provider Appreciation Day on May 8th Each year, communities across the country come together to celebrate ...more
May 8, 2026
CCPO Broadcast: Increase to Monthly Child Care Grant Reimbursement Payments and Revised Billing Forms Beginning with the Service Month of April 2026
Effective May 1, 2026 beginning with the service month of April 2026 Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office Broadcast Announcement April ...more
May 1, 2026
Worthy Wage Day: Strengthening Alaska’s Child Care Workforce
Each year on or around May 1, communities across the country recognize Worthy Wage Day, a national day of action ...more
May 1, 2026
Celebrating 40 Years by Giving Back: Join thread’s $40 for 40 Years Campaign
For 40 years, thread has had the privilege of working with Alaska’s families, communities, and early childhood educators to advance ...more
April 27, 2026
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
April 11, 2026
thread Awards Nominations Now Open: Celebrate Alaska’s Early Childhood Educators
thread is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 thread Awards, which recognize outstanding leaders strengthening ...more
March 9, 2026
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
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