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In Praise of Early Childhood Educators
Hi! I’m Joy, and my background is different from most of you who are deeply steeped in Early Childhood Education. While I’m not an expert on kids, I have repeatedly […]
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CEO Transition
Dear DECC Community, I’m writing to share that I will be stepping down from my role as CEO of Denver’s Early Childhood Council in June 2025, with my last full-time […]
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Take Action – Your Voice Matters
Dear DECC Community, Across Denver and throughout the state, early childhood educators, providers, and families are navigating tremendous pressure—and yet, the commitment to young children remains as strong as ever. […]
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It’s been a busy time at Denver’s Early Childhood Council. Just a few weeks ago, we wrapped up the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, where we convened early learning professionals, […]
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ECE Professionals: YOU are invited to Policy Pathways: A Conversation with Legislators as a special add-on to the 2025 Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC)*. This engaging session is designed […]
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Members of our early learning community have raised concerns and are receiving questions from staff and families about the potential presence of government officials, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
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Happy New Year! We truly hope that you enjoyed the holiday season with loved ones and that you made time for some self-care. If there is one thing that is […]
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Dear Community, As we look ahead from an intense election season, we know that many in our community are feeling a wide range of emotions while we process the outcomes […]
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PDIS employment and experience – helpful information for teachers and administrators
by Ché Walker, Career Coach It’s time to start updating your Professional Development Information System (PDIS) credential level in order to receive the highest early childhood state tax credit you […]
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RMECC 2025: What to expect
by Shelby Mattingly, CEO, Denver’s Early Childhood Council We are so excited to open registration for the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC) for 2025! The conference is going to […]
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