Check out some awesome resources from our partners!

Join us for a webinar on child assessments this Wednesday (8/21)! Gates Foundation, MDRC, NBCDI, state leaders, & parents will discuss how to build better assessment tools that capture the strengths and abilities of all young learners. usprogram.gatesfoundation.org/early-learning…

🎉 Excited for the '24-'25 school year? Join us on Aug 26, 6-8 PM at The Doghouse Bar & Grill to celebrate your parental genius! 🥂 Enjoy resources, tips, and a special treat for BCDI-Carolinas members. All are welcome! Free event, 21+ only! Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We are always excited to work with our wonderful partners and families at KIPP Change Academy ! #TogetherWeWill make sure our scholars reach their literacy goals with the help of National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) ‘s #ReadToSucceed program. We #ReadTogetherClt !

In her recent article, Dr. Demi Siskind, a #PublicVoicesFellow in partnership with The OpEd Project, talks about the bipartisan opportunity to meaningfully prioritize early #childcare and #educationpolicy in the upcoming election. Read her article here: bit.ly/3yCUUUG

🌟 Thank you to our staff, partners, & volunteers at Walter G. Byers! This summer, we empowered our kids to thrive in a safe, affirming, and creative space. The journey continues—let's support their growth and learning year-round! 🚀 #TogetherWeWill #8EssentialOutcomes NBCDI

All Black children deserve access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods. Ultra-processed foods are causing a nationwide addiction crisis, disproportionately affecting Black communities. This isn’t just a health issue; it’s also about social justice: bit.ly/4dldYWy

🗳️ NBCDI envisions a world where every Black child starts life healthy, beginning with Black mothers having access to reproductive health care. Help address this injustice by registering to vote in all elections here: bit.ly/3SWLaM1

Discipline stats reveal a troubling trend: "Black boys are 19% of preschoolers but 52% of suspensions." As we enter the new school year, NBCDI advocates for all Black children to be seen as a child. Learn more from Erik M. Hines‘s article here: bit.ly/3YSjhII

#PublicVoicesFellow Andrew Grant-Thomas was recently featured in @VisibleMagazine! His op-ed, “The U.S. is coming apart at the racial seams. We can help our children knit it together,” explores advancing racial relations through #ECE. Learn more here: bit.ly/4dwPY38

🗳️ NBCDI envisions a world where all Black children have access to clean air and water. Black families face a 54% greater health burden due to environmental injustices. It's time for policy change. Learn more about candidates' environmental agendas here: bit.ly/4dUjD6a

✊🏾Happy International Day for People of African Descent! Today we reflect on the historical legacies of more than 200 million people of African descent and the unwarranted forms of discrimination against them across the globe. Learn more here: bit.ly/4dSXNzP

✊🏾🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! Today, NBCDI celebrates workers across the United States and commemorates the Black labor movement that has undeniably shaped the development and beauty of our nation. Thank you for all that you do!

2024 is on track to be the hottest year recorded, and our children are the most vulnerable. As temperatures rise, early care and education programs are under increasing strain, highlighting the need for funding to address these challenges. Read more: bit.ly/4dV3qNK

Happy 12th anniversary to Daniel Tiger! Ugga mugga!

📚Happy National Literacy Month! This month, we celebrate the magic of reading! Join us in celebrating! 📖 Pick up a new book and dive into a different world and share your reading journey with friends and family. #NationalLiteracyDay #ReadMore #LiteracyForAll #BooksChangeLives

"Child care is the work that makes all other work possible." - Miriam Calderon

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