The Bright Beginnings Policy Advocacy Network is up and running. The latest meeting was great jumping off point for discussions about advocacy at various levels: school districts, county including state and federal. Here are some highlights: School Districts from various …
Bright Beginnings Fall Leadership Convening – September 9th
You are invited to the Fall gathering of Bright Beginnings leadership across Monterey County on Friday, September 9, 2016. Last February was the first time that Bright Beginnings leadership met to share strengths and challenges. Based on our final evaluation, …
Final Evaluation Report
Next steps for this fiscal year Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey, your responses helped us compile our final evaluation report. Every six months, Bright Beginnings reviews our strengths and how to best support communities towards improving …
Advocacy Action – Seaside General Plan
We’d like to share with you an exciting opportunity to advocate for early childhood in Seaside. The city of Seaside is beginning a multi-year process to update the city’s General Plan. The General Plan helps dictate the city’s priorities and …
Update on State Policy for Early Childhood Development
Governor Jerry Brown signed the 2016/2017 budget on June 27—notably making a significant multi-year investment to increase early education opportunities and stabilize California’s early learning system for our young children and the adults who educate and care for them. This …
Bright Beginnings Policy Advocacy Network meeting – August 26, 1-3p
Based on the results from our latest evaluation work, policy change is important for advocates and believers in early childhood development. People want to know how to get involved in systems change, specifically in their community and county-wide. Bright Beginnings …
Porque Me Amas Campaign Launched
Time with your children is more precious than anything. Porque Me Amas is an initiative supported by the Monterey County Children’s Council, Bright Beginnings, Literacy Campaign for Monterey County, and First 5 Monterey County. The campaign encourages parents to include their children …
Despierta – Costa Central Interview with Elsa Jiménez
Monterey County Children’s Council Executive Committee member, Elsa Jiménez was interviewed by Despierta Costa Central on our work to ensure that young children, from the prenatal stage through age 8, have what they need to succeed. Watch her interview below! …