by csjadmin | Feb 16, 2021 | Childcare, News
“‘At foundational level, it’s an economic development bill for the Commonwealth,’ bill co-sponsor state Sen. Susan Moran said. ‘It’s going to allow parents to get back into the workforce. It’s going to allow children to get a...
by csjadmin | Feb 16, 2021 | Childcare, News
“‘As we recover from the pandemic, making this generational investment in children, families, providers, and early educators will help combat racial and gender inequities, reduce income inequality, and jumpstart our economy; it’s the single best investment...
by csjadmin | Feb 16, 2021 | Childcare, News
“Massachusetts would gradually establish a universal system of early education and child care from birth through age 5, under a new and pricey bill backed by a statewide coalition of more than 120 groups.” Coalition Backs New Early Education Access...
by csjadmin | Feb 16, 2021 | Childcare, News
Read up on some details on the Common Start Coalition’s proposed bill: https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/02/this-proposal-would-provide-free-early-education-and-child-care-from-birth-to-age-5-to-massachusetts-families-but-it-comes-with-a-big-price-tag.html...
by csjadmin | Feb 16, 2021 | Childcare, News
“‘The pandemic really laid bare just how critical a role childcare plays in supporting family economic opportunity and financial security,’ said Lauren Kennedy, co-founder of Neighborhood Villages, which advocates for childcare policy reform and...
by csjadmin | Feb 12, 2021 | Environmental Justice, News, Story of The Month
Background & Context The road to passing comprehensive climate legislation in Massachusetts has been a long one. Here’s a quick recap: the Massachusetts Senate passed their original climate bill (S.2500) in January 2020. Five months later, the Massachusetts House...