Critical Connections from BUILD

El Escuchar a Las Familias de Minnesota Crea Mejores Servicios y Acceso

Thu, 3 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Jovon es directora de la división de asistencia económica y apoyo al empleo en la administración de servicios para niños y familias del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Jovon comparte cómo ha implementado cambios que responden directamente a lo que escucha de las familias que sirve.

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Improving Access to Services by Listening to Families in Minnesota

Tue, 1 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Jovon Perry is Director of Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division in the Child and Family Services Administration for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Jovon about how she’s received and responded to concrete feedback from families about how they can better access state services. Plus, the importance of being generous with other leaders who are willing to build towards equity in early childhood systems.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Fortaleciendo Relaciones Laborales Que Avanzan el Cambio Sistémico

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Holly Low es gerente de Comunicación Estratégica para el Departamento de Trabajo y Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de New Jersey. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Holly comparte cómo usa datos concretos para informar su trabajo expandiendo derechos laborales a familias en su estado.

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Expanding Networks in Labor to Advance Systemic Change

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Holly Low is Manager of Strategic Outreach for the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Holly about how she brings an equity lens to her work in state government, specifically in developing strategies to help families access their labor rights and benefits.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Centrando a Familias en Colaboraciones Comunitarias en Minnesota

Thu, 6 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Megan Waltz supervisora de la unidad de promoción y prevención dentro de la división de seguridad infantil y permanencia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Megan nos explica cómo desarrollar sistemas que realmente respondan a las prioridades de las familias en Minnesota.

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Centering Families in Community Partnerships in Minnesota

Tue, 4 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Megan Waltz is Supervisor for Promotion and Prevention Unit within the Child Safety and Permanency Division at Minnesota Department of Human Services. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Megan about how she develops systems that are more responsive to family needs by truly listening to the communities she serves.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Colaborando con Agencias Estatales Para el Beneficio de las Familias en Nueva Jersey

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Tonya Coston es la directora ejecutiva de la división de servicios de la primera infancia en el Departamento de Educación de Nueva Jersey. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Aprendemos del trayecto de Tonya, cómo siempre mantiene su prioridad en las familias que sirven en su departamento.

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Collaborating Across State Agencies to Benefit Families in New Jersey

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Tonya Coston is the Executive Director of the Division of Early Childhood Services at the New Jersey Department of Education. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart asks Tonya about how she collaborates across agencies and departments to involve other state leaders in the mission of increasing equity in early childhood systems for children and families in New Jersey.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Creando Redes de Apoyo Centradas en Familia

Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Fannie Glover es la Directora de Equidad e Inclusión en el Consejo de Cuidado y Aprendizaje Tempranos en Nueva York. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Aprendemos de Fannie como mantiene el enfoque en crear relaciones auténticas con familias y comunidades.

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Building Networks Responsive to Family Voice

Tue, 6 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

As director of equity and inclusion at the Early Care and Learning Council in New York, Fannie Glover is constantly reminding her team to prioritize authentic relationships with families and their communities. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart asks Fannie to share how she leads for equity in her day-to-day, and how she stays the course in the long-term.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Colaboraciones Centradas en Familia en Minnesota

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Amanda Varley es la directora de subvenciones para el desarrollo preescolar del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Aprendemos de Amanda como involucra a las familias dentro del mismo sistema para que sus voces sean parte integral de cómo se reparten las subvenciones.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Creating Family Centered Partnerships in Minnesota

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Amanda Varley is the Preschool Development Grant Manager for the Minnesota Department of Education. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Amanda about the ways her department has utilized partnerships to center family voices and increase opportunities for children and families.

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Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

Critical Connections is Back!

Tue, 9 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

BUILD Initiative is a national organization supporting state leaders to develop early childhood systems that are comprehensive, high quality, and accessible to each and every family. The second season -- Leading for Equity -- focuses on how state leaders have used their roles, responsibilities and influence to intentionally increase opportunity and remove barriers for children and families. Host, Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart, explores tangible ways leaders are centering the perspectives of Black, Native American, Latino, and other populations marginalized by the programs and services within the early childhood system.

Our first episode is out August 23.

For more information, visit us at buildinitiative.org

In Minnesota, Designing and Re-designing Systems that Work

hello@lwcstudios.com (Kojin Tashiro, Susan Hibbard, Jen Chien, Karen Ponder) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Minnesota has gathered a group of community-based organizations and tribal nations to envision pathways to early childhood statewide systems. Host Karen Ponder and BUILD executive director Susan Hibbard discuss state-funded initiatives with Jovon Perry, director of Economic Assistance and Employment Supports at Minnesota’s Children and Family Services, and Cindi Yang, director of the Child Care Services Division of Children and Family Services.

More information about Minnesota’s Department of Human Services here.

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En Minnesota, diseñar y rediseñar sistemas estatales que funcionen

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Minnesota ha reunido a un grupo de organizaciones comunitarias y naciones tribales para visualizar caminos hacia los sistemas estatales de la primera infancia. La anfitriona Karen Ponder y la directora ejecutiva de BUILD, Susan Hibbard, discuten iniciativas financiadas por el estado con Jovon Perry, director de Asistencia Económica y Apoyos de Empleo en los Servicios para Niños y Familias de Minnesota, y Cindi Yang, la directora de la División de Servicios para Niños y Familias de Servicios de Cuidado Infantil.

Más información sobre el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Minnesota aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

Asociaciones comunitarias que respetan la soberanía tribal en Arizona

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

La agencia de la primera infancia de Arizona, First Things First, ha trabajado por mucho tiempo con las tribus indígenas del estado para desarrollar un modelo de consulta tribal que funcione para ambos lados. Con el objetivo compartido de apoyar el desarrollo saludable de los niños pequeños y sus familias, han encontrado formas de equilibrar las necesidades de políticas y datos del gobierno estatal con la protección de la privacidad y el poder de las naciones tribales soberanas. La anfitriona Karen Ponder habla con la concejal Carletta Tilousi, miembro electa del consejo tribal de Havasupai, y Liz Barker Alvarez, asesora principal de políticas de First Things First.

Más información sobre First Things First de Arizona aquí.

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Community Partnerships That Respect Tribal Sovereignty in Arizona

hello@lwcstudios.com (Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro, Karen Ponder) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency, has worked over time with the many Native American tribes in the state to develop a tribal consultation model that works for both sides. With the shared goal of supporting healthy development for young children and their families, they’ve found ways to balance the state government’s data and policy needs with protecting the privacy and power of sovereign tribal nations. Host Karen Ponder speaks with Councilwoman Carletta Tilousi, an elected member of the Havasupai tribal council, and Liz Barker Alvarez, chief policy advisor at First Things First.

More information about Arizona’s First Things First here.

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Alineación, coordinación y equidad a través del “Modelo Apretado Suelto” en Oregon

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

El sistema de aprendizaje temprano en el estado de Oregon equilibra las prioridades estatales y locales a través de un marco basado en un modelo de impacto colectivo. El estado ha desarrollado tres metas de alto nivel para el sistema, y los socios locales tienen margen para diseñar programas, recopilar sus propios datos y atender sus propios problemas y necesidades locales. La anfitriona Karen Ponder profundiza en los detalles de este sistema con Denise Swanson, la Gerente de los Centros de Aprendizaje Temprano en la División de Aprendizaje Infantil de Oregón, y Kristi Collins, Directora del Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano en los condados de Linn, Benton y Lincoln, que incluye las tribus confederadas de indios Siletz.

Más información sobre los Centros de Aprendizaje Temprano de Oregón aquí.

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Alignment, Coordination and Equity through Oregon’s “Tight Loose Model”

hello@lwcstudios.com (Karen Ponder, Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Oregon’s statewide early learning system balances state and local priorities through a framework which is based on a collective impact model. The state has developed three high level goals for the system, and local partners have leeway to design programs, collect their own data, and attend to their own local issues and needs. Host Karen Ponder delves into the details of this with Denise Swanson, the Early Learning Hub Manager in the Early Learning Division, and Kristi Collins, the Early Learning Hub Director in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties which includes the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

More information about Oregon’s Early Learning Hubs here.

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Fomentando confianza y una visión compartida en Virginia

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

El sistema estatal para la primera infancia de Virginia, Inicios Inteligentes, se creó en 2005. La anfitriona Karen Ponder habla con Kathy Glazer, presidenta de Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, y Abby Hamilton, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de United Way de Roanoke Valley, sobre esta iniciativa impulsada localmente para crear un compromiso comunitario con la preparación escolar.

Más información sobre los inicios inteligentes de Virginia aquí.

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Building Trust and a Shared Vision in Virginia

hello@lwcstudios.com (Karen Ponder, Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Virginia’s early childhood statewide system, Smart Beginnings, was created in 2005. Host Karen Ponder speaks to Kathy Glazer, president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, and Abby Hamilton, president and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley, about this locally-driven enterprise creating community commitment to school readiness.

More information about Virginia’s Smart Beginnings here.

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El equilibrio entre socios locales y estatales en North Carolina

Wed, 4 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

La presentadora Karen Ponder destaca el primer sistema formal de la primera infancia a nivel estatal en la nación: Smart Start de North Carolina, el cual ella misma administró durante sus primeros 15 años. Karen habla con Amy Cubbage, presidenta de North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), y Gayle Headon, directora ejecutiva de Wake County Smart Start.

Más información sobre Smart Start de North Carolina aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

The Dance of Balancing Local and State Partners in North Carolina

hello@lwcstudios.com (Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro, Karen Ponder) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Host Karen Ponder dives into the first formal statewide early childhood system in the nation: North Carolina’s Smart Start, which she herself managed for its first 15 years. She speaks with Amy Cubbage, president of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), and Gayle Headen, executive director of Wake County Smart Start.

More information about North Carolina’s Smart Start here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

En Michigan, los niños reciben un “Gran Comienzo”

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Este mini episodio narrado en español presenta dos líderes de Great Start (Gran Comienzo) Collaboratives de Michigan: Rachel Pritchard, Especialista en el Departamento de Educación de Michigan y Flavia Maccio, Coordinadora de la Coalición de Padres en el condado de Oakland. Narrado por Virginia Lora.

Más información sobre Great Start Collaboratives de Michigan aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

Giving Kids a Great Start in Michigan

hello@lwcstudios.com (Karen Ponder, Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Host Karen Ponder speaks with two leaders from Michigan’s Great Start Collaboratives: Rachel Pritchard, Great Start Specialist at the Michigan Department of Education and Flavia Maccio, Parent Coalition Coordinator of the Great Start Collaborative in Oakland County.

More information about Michigan’s Great Start Collaboratives here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

Critical Connections: Coming Soon!

hello@lwcstudios.com (LWC) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

BUILD Initiative is a national organization supporting state leaders to develop early childhood systems that are comprehensive, of high quality, and accessible to each and every family. This series focuses on the importance of strong state and community connections for developing early childhood systems that make a difference for all children. You’ll hear about some key ingredients needed to build and sustain this work, as well as lessons learned from some of the early developers.

Our first episode is out July 19.

For more information, visit us at buildinitiative.org