Honoring the Spirit and Legacy of Nancy Latimer
Nancy Latimer The Start Early Funders Coalition is honored to call for nominations for the Sixth Annual “Nancy” Award. Created in 2007, the Award shines the spotlight on outstanding contributions by...
View ArticleA Complex Picture of Wealth and Early Childhood Development
It is a commonly held belief that higher education in mothers leads to better early childhood learning outcomes for their children, but a recent study from Insight Center for Community Economic...
View ArticleNancy Latimer Convening Honors Karen Kelley-Ariwoola
“Nancy” award recipient Karen Kelley-Ariwoola Have you registered to attend the 6th Annual Nancy Latimer Convening for Children and Youth on June 20? One hundred early childhood advocates will gather...
View ArticleCross-Sector Call to Action for Children, Youth
When a first grader arrives at school for the first time, is handed a book, and opens it with the binding on the right, chances are she’s never seen a book before. And it’s quite likely that she —...
View ArticleHelping Kids and Ending Poverty Go Hand-in-Hand
State Senator Patricia Torres Ray was one of many speakers advocating for action at the event. Collaborating to close the opportunity gap for kids emerged as the theme of the day at yesterday’s 2014...
View ArticleEngaging Families in Early Childhood Programs and Policies
The Start Early Funders Coalition champions affordable, accessible, high quality care and education for children in Minnesota by leveraging the group’s funding interests to advance public policy and...
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