Opened in 2012, Educare DC provides high quality early childhood education to more than 375 children and their families, from pre-natal through pre-k, across 2 Educare DC centers and 4 partner sites in Wards 7 and 8. Educare DC aims to eliminate the opportunity gap for young children experiencing poverty and is part of a 25-school national network that advocates to make early childhood education more accessible and equitable. Educare DC is a Head Start program, combining federal funding, local pre-k and childcare subsidy funds, and private philanthropic dollars to provide full-day, full-year comprehensive education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement services.
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640 ANACOSTIA AVE NE
Washington, DC 20019, US
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Meet the Men Behind the Mission 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the dedicated professionals of DC Men in Early Childhood Education! Our community is made up of inspiring Men of Color who are committed to shaping the future of early childhood education. From teachers and administrators to advocates and mentors, each member brings unique expertise and passion to our mission. #DCMeninECE
Our partnership with Bainum Family Foundation is pivotal in our success. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our work and support others in the community.
Our Director of Strategy and Implementation, Demetria Joyce, recently engaged in a powerful dialogue with the Office of Head Start National Fellows in collaboration with our partner, Educare DC. This conversation highlighted the critical need for ensuring that public policies and systems are designed with those who will be most impacted at decision-making tables. As the fellows had the opportunity to tour Educare DC, they could see how federal and state policies had real implications for children, families, and practitioners. In addition to providing quality early childhood education and holistic supports, Educare DC also provides opportunities for staff and families to advocate for the resources and investments they need. We’ve seen firsthand how this shared decision-making increases effectiveness and impact. Through our work with WeVision EarlyEd, we listen keenly to what “proximity experts” want and invest in solutions that make their ideal child care real. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Educare DC, School Readiness Consulting, Jamal B., Dr. Deidre D. Jones, Marissa Mota, Scarlett T., Claire Webster, Althea Wilson
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Yesterday afternoon the DC Council finalized the Local Budget Act for FY25 and restored $70 million to the Pay Equity Fund. This is approximately 80% of the $87 million that OSSE says the program costs. While it’s not the full funding we hoped to win, it’s still an incredible victory considering the Mayor proposed entirely eliminating the program. I am grateful the Council understood the injustice of the Mayor’s proposal and reversed the vast majority of cuts in an exceptionally difficult budget year when the District faced a $700 million budget shortfall. We left it all on the field: 15 Educare DC teachers and staff met with DC Councilmembers, 6 testified in Budget Oversight hearings, 5 were interviewed and featured in media stories, and dozens made phone calls to Councilmembers. It made a real difference and I am so proud to be in this fight with them. The work continues to ensure early care and education teachers earn the equitable compensation they deserve.
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We are excited to fill this role within our organization. If you are interested or know a Development professional that may be a good fit, please click below.
Educare DC has an opening for a Senior Director of Development and Communications. Read more about the postition by clicking below. We are looking for someone with cultural competence and experience in fundraising and communications. The ideal candidate must have the ability to innovate and connect with funders in an open and thoughtful approach and must be able to communicate effectively and clearly. Please share with anyone that you think would be a good fit. https://lnkd.in/eBREvmsU
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Next-generation leader Jamal B. joins our June 6 CAYL Catalyst webinar panel! We hope you'll join us, too! Register at: https://lnkd.in/ejgFnGUA About Jamal: Jamal Berry is Educare DC’s President and CEO. In 2013, Mr. Berry began his career with Educare DC as an infant and toddler Mentor Teacher, later becoming the school director and then vice president of programs. Over the years, he has applied his knowledge of leadership and early childhood development to steer Educare DC to earning high-quality program ratings and to earning accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mr. Berry is an advocate for young children as well as for early childhood educators. Mr. Berry earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pedology from Bowie State University. At George Washington University, he earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Specialist of Education degree in Leadership and Early Childhood Special Education. Mr. Berry was named a PBS Early Learning Champion, and he is a 2019 UCLA Head Start Management Fellow. Also in 2018, he presented on The Importance of Leadership at the Annual International Education Exhibition and Forum in Saudi Arabia. He is a contributor to New America’s blog Moving Beyond False Choices for Early Childhood Educators and most recently was featured on Gloria Riviera’s Podcast No One is Coming to Save Us. Mr. Berry believes wholeheartedly that if everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot. He is passionate about the future of early childhood education and is focused on having a lasting impact on the lives of early childhood professionals and families with young children.
We are excited to fill this role within our organization. If you are interested or know a Development professional that may be a good fit, please click below.
Educare DC has an opening for a Senior Director of Development and Communications. Read more about the postition by clicking below. We are looking for someone with cultural competence and experience in fundraising and communications. The ideal candidate must have the ability to innovate and connect with funders in an open and thoughtful approach and must be able to communicate effectively and clearly. Please share with anyone that you think would be a good fit. https://lnkd.in/eBREvmsU
We were delighted to host our 8th Annual Learning Event this morning where we were joined by business leaders, philanthropists, advocates, and policy makers who came together united in our mission to ensure all children have a strong start to life. This year's featured speaker, Dr. Jack Shonkoff of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, described his latest research which shows that a child's developmental environment plays a critical role in shaping development and lifelong health. Their developmental environment is composed of the full range of experiences and exposures that they have in the places they live, learn, play, and grow. That's why Educare DC's two-generation model of high-quality education and intensive family engagement is so important. We aim to improve our students' environments at school and at home. Keep an eye on our website for information about future events for our supporters! www.educaredc.org/events #EducareDC #AnnualLearningEvent #excellenceineverything #earlychildcarematters #armyandnavyclub #DC #growingyoungminds #growingthefuture #earlychildhoodeducation #ECE
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This morning our Parent Ambassadors were honored to meet with DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. We advocated for full funding of Head Start so every eligible child is served and teachers earn the salaries they deserve. #HeadStart National Head Start Association
We are proud to share Educare DC's 2023 Annual Report! Watch the 1-minute video for a quick overview of what we achieved together in 2023. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/wabS50Re9UC Our annual report demonstrates the incredible work our staff does to implement our whole-family approach, to prepare children for kindergarten, and to help make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. This work is important and life changing, and we could not do it without our high-quality early childhood educators. We also could not do this work without your support. Thank you for helping to ensure that all children get the strong start they deserve! #EducareDC #AnnualReport2023 #ExcellenceinEverything #growingthefuture #growingyoungminds #DC #heartwork
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Endlessly inspired by early childhood teachers, especially after this morning’s rally for the Pay Equity Fund. Over 400 teachers, parents and caregivers, advocates, and our allies showed up to demand that the DC Council fully restore funding for the #PayEquityFund in FY25. As Educare DC Lead Teacher Jaqueline Strickland said, “Mayor Bowser’s budget shows that she undervalues early childhood educators. But after today, she won’t underestimate us!” 🫡 Thank you to Travis Ballie and the team at Under3DC and DC Action for organizing. #ProtectPEF #ece #childcare #fairshot