Third Annual Community Dialogue on Early Education and Care:
New Initiatives, New Realities

Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Annual Dialogue on Early Education and Care has sought to contribute to the development of a comprehensive, high-quality, culturally relevant system of early education and care for all children in Massachusetts. Young Child In 2006 community leaders met to establish the Dialogue and lay the foundation for community participation in the state-wide system-building effort. In 2007 the Dialogue focused on the importance of investing in our diverse workforce. This year’s Dialogue will focus on continuing to increase awareness and forging unified action across the state to ensure that the new realities and initiatives are shaped by community voices.