An uncertain future for child care in Arizona
Early childhood experts discuss what the future holds for child care in Arizona and how our economy can survive without this crucial support.
Tag: early childhood
Great Expectations keeps pre-k teacher forever learning
Pre-k teacher Ysidro Holmes is flourishing, thanks in part to support and mentoring from the Great Expectations program, funded through First Things First.
2020 regional Champions for Young Children honored
FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.
FTF College Scholarship recipient works to guide young Navajo children in the right direction
The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council is one of 15 FTF regions that supports professional development opportunities, including college scholarships.
Teen advocates for Arizona’s youngest children
At 16, Isabella Valencia has become a strong advocate for spreading the word of the importance of early childhood education.
Q&A with AzAEYC President-Elect Mona Qafisheh
Week of the Young Child (April 11-17) is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the importance of quality early learning.
Fourth annual Early Childhood Legislative Day builds statewide awareness of young children’s…
Early Childhood Legislative Day brought together hundreds of early childhood supporters to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.
Bringing early childhood to the top of class
First Things First’s Amy Corriveau was a recent guest on Grand Canyon University’s podcast for current and future teachers, Top of the Class.
Promoting the early learning, lifelong impact message
The new FTF awareness campaign focuses on the message that the experiences children have in their first five years create a long-lasting impact in all areas.