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In the News!

 We will be posting up-to-date information here regarding news releases or training information. This page will be changing frequently so please check back often to keep current on "in the news!" 

August 29, 2025


EEC celebrates 20 years!

The Babies and Toddlers Conference

Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

Kelly Mittal, Founder and CEO of myKidzDay

November 1, 2025

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Roxbury Community College


Fee for Individuals: $75 each

Fee for Groups of 4: $65 each


Sponsored by the Greater Boston Early Educators Network (GBEEN) in collaboration with Roxbury Community College, the conference is a great chance to learn more about early childhood development, network with colleagues, and be inspired by great speakers and workshop leaders. 

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Kelly Mittal, Founder and CEO of myKidzDay

Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

Kelly Mittal, Founder and CEO of myKidzDay

October 15, 2025


Kelly Mittal is a mom and CEO of myKidzDay, a digital family engagement platform. Learn more about Kelly's business and how it is helping child care providers, especially in their family partnerships.

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Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

October 15, 2025


Read more about a new funding formula through Commonwealth Cares for Children that guarantees ongoing financial support for early education and care programs. This stabilizes the child care system and benefits hundreds of thousands of children and families across the state.

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MAAEYC Western MA Conference

Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

Board of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula to Strengthen Child Care in Massachusetts

November 11, 2025 

8:00 am - 3:30 pm


NAEYC/MAAEYC Rate: $100.00

Non-Member Rate: $125.00 


Join early educators at the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children's Conference.

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Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

September 30, 2025


Apprenticeships are helping attract and grow talent in early education. Boston-based Neighborhood Villages has supported over 200 educators through coaching, mentoring, and wage increases. Massachusetts recently secured over $6 million in federal funding to expand registered apprenticeships, including 275 for early childhood educators. Click below to read more about how apprenticeships are changing early education.

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The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years

Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

Apprenticeship Programs Welcome New Early Educators to the Field

Read more about picture books and how Slate Magazine rates the 25 greatest picture books from the past 25 years.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

October 1, 2025


The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they have opened applications for the second round of the Family Child Care Capital Grant Program, building on the success of the inaugural round earlier this year. This round includes $4 million in new funding, marking a significant increase in the state’s investment to strengthen family child care programs. Providers can apply for capital funding to make essential facility improvements that strengthen program quality, expand capacity, and create safe, developmentally appropriate environments for children. 

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Video with Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

September 25, 2025


Watch an information session with Liz Sweet, executive director of Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. She will discuss recent immigration policy changes, as well as share resources to advocate for and protect immigrants.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $464,000 in STEM Education Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $464,000 in STEM Education Grants

September 23, 2025


The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they have awarded over $464,000 in STEM Design Challenge grants to seven non-profit and public education organizations. Click below to read more about these grants.

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In the News

EEC Board Meeting Schedule

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

Click below to view the schedule for EEC's monthly Board meetings.

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Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

The Early Childhood Education Career Training Program provides entry-level training and job experience for people interested in starting a career as early childhood educators.


Participants enroll in an online early childhood education course and complete a paid internship in Cambridge, MA. People who successfully complete all the program requirements will earn the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential and be an EEC (Early Education and Care) certified teacher in Massachusetts.

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Stay Informed: EEC Budget & Policy News

Stay Informed: EEC Budget & Policy News

Stay Informed: EEC Budget & Policy News

As educators, being aware of policy and budget decisions can help you advocate effectively. Your awareness and input matter!  


Watch for upcoming budget votes and consider sharing your perspective with local policymakers or through EEC channels.


Click below to read more about FY26 and updates on EEC's Strategic Action Plan.

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NEW EEC Categories of Study

Stay Informed: EEC Budget & Policy News

Stay Informed: EEC Budget & Policy News

The Department of Early Education and Care's Categories of Study are the topic areas included in the educational requirements for educators and staff working in early childhood or out of school time settings.


Click below to read more about these new EEC topic areas.

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National News

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

September 15, 2025


When the Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative found out that the majority of children under 4 were not enrolled in an early care and education program, they met with the community to see what could be done. They created the HomeStart Early Childhood Education and Wellness program. This program provides home-based early childhood education and support for families not enrolled in an ECE program. Click below to read more about this amazing program and how it is helping children and families across the state of Louisiana.



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New Mexico Becomes First State in the Nation to Offer Universal Childcare

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

September 8, 2025


Starting in November, families in New Mexico will no longer have to pay for childcare. This is a huge step in the right direction for early childhood education and families across the nation. Click below to read more about this initiative.



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Leveling the Field: Transitional Kindergarten Brings Early Learning to All

Education starts in the home: This Baton Rouge organization is helping families of young children

Leveling the Field: Transitional Kindergarten Brings Early Learning to All

August 22, 2025


Learn more about California's new statewide mandate, transitional kindergarten, that gives access to quality education for 4-year-olds. 



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Leading for Change in Hawaiʻi

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

Leveling the Field: Transitional Kindergarten Brings Early Learning to All

August 4, 2025


Early Education Leaders, an institute at UMass Boston, worked with local educators in Hawaiʻi to lead workshops and engage in discussions at its first statewide conference “Growing Big Ideas for the Way Forward: Continuous Quality Improvement in Early Education.” This continues Early Education Leaders' partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi  at Mānoa to develop and build leadership skills and drive positive change in their programs and communities.

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Back to school: Inside Hawaiʻi’s childhood education crisis

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

August 1, 2025


Take an inside look at Hawai'i's early education system.

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Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School

June 23, 2025


Learn more about nature-based learning at the San Antonio Zoo School, which includes "Mimi's Front Porch," the "Butterfly House," and more.

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