CategoriesChild Care Innovation Fund, ECIC, Latest News Michigan’s Innovative ECE RAP Strategies Shared at IHE Summit Posted on Posted onApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025By Laura Stockwell At this year’s Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Summit, the panel Leveraging Funding Models to … Read MoreMichigan’s Innovative ECE RAP Strategies Shared at IHE Summit
CategoriesChild Care Innovation Fund, ECIC, Latest News Presenting Cross-Sector Solutions for Michigan’s Child Care Challenges at MEDA 2025 Posted on Posted onApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025By Laura Stockwell On April 9, 2025, at the Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Spring Conference, attendees attended … Read MorePresenting Cross-Sector Solutions for Michigan’s Child Care Challenges at MEDA 2025
CategoriesECIC, Latest News, Parent Spotlight Think Babies Michigan Parent Leader Spotlight – Darika Williams Posted on Posted onApril 2, 2025By Laura Stockwell Darika’s Journey: Spreading Light Through Advocacy and Enthusiasm From a young age, Darika demonstrated incredible … Read MoreThink Babies Michigan Parent Leader Spotlight – Darika Williams
CategoriesECIC, Latest News Notice of Public Meeting: Executive Committee Special Meeting on April 2, 2025 Posted on Posted onMarch 28, 2025By Laura Stockwell NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Posted in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 203 of 1965, as … Read MoreNotice of Public Meeting: Executive Committee Special Meeting on April 2, 2025
CategoriesECIC, Equity & Leadership, Latest News Elevating Family and Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems Posted on Posted onMarch 24, 2025By Laura Stockwell Brooke Albert, Senior Director of ECIC’s Equity & Leadership Team, represented the National Center for … Read MoreElevating Family and Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems
CategoriesECIC, Equity & Leadership, Latest News Collaborating for Student Success Through Parent Partnership at the 2025 National GEAR UP Academy Posted on Posted onMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025By Laura Stockwell At the 2025 National GEAR UP Academy, one of the impactful sessions was “Parent Partnerships: … Read MoreCollaborating for Student Success Through Parent Partnership at the 2025 National GEAR UP Academy
CategoriesECIC, Latest News Advocates Gather at Michigan Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Young Children and Families in the State Budget Posted on Posted onMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025By Laura Stockwell Families, early childhood professionals, and advocates from across Michigan gathered at the State Capitol on … Read MoreAdvocates Gather at Michigan Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Young Children and Families in the State Budget
CategoriesLatest News, Parent Spotlight Think Babies Michigan Parent Leader Spotlight – Natisha Ivey Posted on Posted onMarch 3, 2025March 4, 2025By Jesse Steinberg As a mother of two and elder caretaker, Natisha Ivey is a powerful advocate for … Read MoreThink Babies Michigan Parent Leader Spotlight – Natisha Ivey
CategoriesECIC, Latest News Governor Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address: Investing in Michigan’s Families and Future Posted on Posted onFebruary 27, 2025March 6, 2025By Laura Stockwell On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State … Read MoreGovernor Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address: Investing in Michigan’s Families and Future
CategoriesECIC, Equity & Leadership Empowering Families: National Center for Family and Parent Leadership Shares Vision for Parent Leadership at the 2025 First 5 Summit Posted on Posted onFebruary 24, 2025February 25, 2025By Laura Stockwell At the 2025 First 5 Summit in San Diego, Sarah Zyburt, Program Manager over the … Read MoreEmpowering Families: National Center for Family and Parent Leadership Shares Vision for Parent Leadership at the 2025 First 5 Summit
