While several small elementary schools have reopened with waivers from the Health Department, most schools, preschool-12th grade, are still distance learning. The Alisal Union School District offers Parent Academies for distance/remote learning — valuable for parents and caregivers in any district. Here is a …
Meet Bright Beginnings’ Newest Team Member
Welcome, Cristina! Bright Beginnings is excited to welcome the newest member of our growing team! Meet Cristina De Orta, Program Assistant to the backbone team. “Hello! I am so proud to be a part of the Bright Beginning Team. I come …
Family Friendly Business
Businesses and economic developers are catching on to just how important child care and education are to a stable workforce and thriving economy. First 5 Monterey County Executive Director Francine Rodd was a part of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of …
Seasons Change. Working Together Stays the Same.
After sweltering days, the fog rolling in from the coast is a reminder that things do change — the weather, COVID positivity rates are down, many fires are contained or out, and there are even several elementary schools that have …
October 16 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call …
October 9 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call …
October 2 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call …
September 25 | Weekly Digest: COVID-19 Response & Recovery for Child Care & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Response & Recovery Plan Our goal is to ensure that young children have quality, nurturing, and safe child care and education as physical distancing and other guidelines continue in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The next Coalition Call …
Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Panetta | October 12
Join Congressman Jimmy Panetta, community leaders, parents, and other advocates on Monday, October 12 from 4:00 – 5:30pm for a virtual Town Hall Meeting to discuss how we can support an equitable recovery for children and families across the Central Coast. Click here for …
Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network Workshop | September 30
Your voice matters! Join the Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network for a workshop on Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm to learn and practice basic advocacy and storytelling skills to ensure your elected representatives and agency leaders are listening and responding. Click here for …