by Sophie Grimes | Jan 15, 2021 | Equity, News
On the third Monday in January of every year, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We remember what he stood for, and we remember how far we’ve come. Every year is different because we look back through the lens of where we are today....
by wpadmin | Dec 3, 2020 | Impact, News
Dear Friend of the Collaboration: The last time I sat down to write our community, it was early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools were closed. Workplaces had shut down. Children and teachers were home with their families. Parents had lost their jobs and were...
by wpadmin | Nov 19, 2020 | Families, News, Partners
In the ongoing health crisis, we are always adapting to make sure we are keeping children and families safe while continuing to share information. That includes finding a way to safely “host” our annual Early Childhood Resource Fair. Instead of gathering...
by Collaboration Staff | Jun 6, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
Why George Floyd Matters to Early Childhood “Hope begins in the dark.” -Annie Lamott Normally, when I write to the community, it is about the happy magic of childhood. I write about the indelible influence of adults in the lives of our youngest citizens, and...
by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
VILLAGE OF OAK PARK ORDERS “SHELTER IN PLACE” DUE TO COVID-19 To all child care centers, preschools, and family child care providers, Today, the Village of Oak Park announced an order for Oak Park residents to “shelter in place.” Who this...
by Collaboration Staff | Mar 18, 2020 | Families, Impact, News, Partners, Professional Development, Providers
UPDATE FROM THE COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DURING COVID-19 Updated 4/13/20 Dear friends, The hearts and minds of the Collaboration team are with the network of families, providers, teachers and children that we serve, and all that we are doing as a community to...
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