The Early Childhood Agenda is a statewide initiative that is devoted to improving the lives of young children in Massachusetts. Our goal is to provide babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families with all the resources they need to grow and thrive: from child care and early learning to healthcare, housing, food and everything in between. Every family should have easy access to high-quality early childhood programs and services.
Thanks to decades of research, we know that during the years from birth through age 8, children experience rapid brain development. The pandemic built on this knowledge, revealing in tragic and powerful ways that Massachusetts needs a strong early childhood system. The goal of the Agenda is to build that system.
ACTION AREAS
We recognize that these five areas are crucial to supporting young children and their families. The Early Childhood Agenda brings together partners who are taking action and working to build a stronger early childhood system where this is a reality. LEARN MORE >
The 9:30 Call aims to feature more presenters who can speak to the action areas of The Early Childhood Agenda and engage 9:30 Callers around cross-sector issues, as well as policy and advocacy efforts at the state and local level. Watch past recordings on YouTube. >
OUR PARTNERS
We invite everyone to join the Early Childhood Agenda. Your unique perspective—as parents, providers, educators, advocates, researchers, organizations, businesses, and elected officials—will help build a stronger early childhood system.
Our partners come from across the state, and they’re involved in every area of the early childhood experience. Now is the best time to get involved as a partner. LEARN HOW >
OUR KICK OFF EVENT
WATCH how we celebrated the release of The Agenda at the Massachusetts State House and hear reflections from our partners about the day!