Guest blog by Nathan Davis, Vice President of Community Impact at Mile High United Way Colorado weather notwithstanding, it is hard to believe that December is here. For many people, this is a time of relaxation as they take time away from the grind to spend with family and friends. But that is no…
Guest blog by Carrie Germeroth, Ph.D. Managing Senior Researcher at Marzano Research From Seed to System What happens when you give local early childhood leaders the freedom to try bold ideas with modest seed funding? In Colorado, the answer is visible in classrooms, child care centers, and communit…
Two first-time parents wait patiently at the doctor’s office. Their doctor enters and offers a summary of their test results. Their child shows early developmental delays. The doctor offers them some pamphlets. They must educate themselves about how to proceed. Worried and afraid, both call family…
Guest blog by Ana Bustamante, Colorado State Manager at Save the Children Action Network As a community organizer, I’ve sat in countless living rooms, school gymnasiums, and church basements across Colorado listening to parents share their struggles. Repeatedly, I hear the same story: families wor…
Bridging the Distance: Supporting Early Childhood Coaches in Rural Colorado Guest blog by: Rachael Byrd, PhD, Southwest Regional Coaching Specialist with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Contact: Rachael.Byrd@state.co.us When I moved nine miles outside the small town of Villa Grove, in Col…
Guest blog by Emily Clancy, Communications Director at Immunize Colorado Vaccines are a vital way to prevent disease, especially for pregnant people and newborns. Understandably, some parents have questions about vaccines. Are they safe for my baby? Why do babies get so many vaccines? How effective …
Early Milestones Colorado welcomes the expertise, insights, and latest research from across the early childhood system. We are thrilled to share guest blogs with our audience to advance critical knowledge and share vital perspectives. If you are interested in contributing a guest blog post, please e…
Early Milestones Colorado welcomes the expertise, insights, and latest research from across the early childhood system. We are thrilled to share guest blogs with our audience to advance critical knowledge and share vital perspectives. If you are interested in contributing a guest blog post, please e…
This blog is adapted from a piece originally published on the New America website. Please see our follow up blog about a conversation between Elsa Holguin and Dr. Lisa Roy, two early childhood leaders working together in Colorado from a local (Denver) and state perspective. Some local areas a…
Guest blog by Alison Hargarten, Ed.S, Director of Mission Strategies at Healthy Child Care Colorado. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected children, families, and the child care and early learning workforce. Caregivers are facing increased stress and depression[1], declines in childrenâ…