November 2025 Newsletter

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, BCDI-Atlanta would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our incredible board members, program staff, dedicated community partners, and valued members.

Your unwavering support and commitment to our mission of empowering Black children, families, and educators are truly inspiring. It is your generosity and dedication that enable us to continue providing vital programs and services to the Black community.

Thank you for being the heart of our mission.

Expand ECE Support Staff

Sharon Hudgins-Beck

Coordinator of Programs

Charlene Heath Duncan

Education Coach

Dr. Sheila Thomas

Education Coach

Lakeisha McClendon

Education Coach

This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, there are numerous ways you can donate to support our mission to improve the quality of life for Black children and their families. With your help, BCDI-Atlanta can continue to increase at-home libraries for young children by providing culturally relevant books that reflect their identities and experiences. We are committed to advocating for a more diverse workforce, ensuring that there are more credentialed early childhood educators. Additionally, we work with families to provide access to resources that empower them and foster a thriving community.

Thank you in advance for your support!

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Congratulations to Dr. James C. Young on his well-deserved induction into the NBCDI Council of Elders! We are filled with pride for the remarkable work he has accomplished and continues to lead on behalf of our Black children and families. Dr. Young has been a dedicated member of BCDI-Atlanta, pioneering impactful initiatives that uplift and empower our communities. Dr. Young, in collaboration with BCDI-Atlanta President Linda Hassan Anderson, played a crucial role in establishing the Head Start program at Clark Atlanta University. We are profoundly grateful for his ongoing commitment to the cause.

Congratulations, Dr. James C. Young, on this significant
and inspiring accomplishment!

Join our L.E.A.N. Community for a special edition of Lattes & Learning — our first-ever Data Party!

📅 Friday, December 12, 2025

⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍Virtual on Zoom

This celebration is designed as a warm, engaging gathering where funders, partners, fellows, coaches, and community members will come together to reflect on our collective work, explore the stories behind our data, and co-create priorities for 2026. Instead of a traditional presentation, this will be an interactive experience where every voice matters and every insight helps shape what’s next.

Community Café

This month, we celebrated National Family Engagement Month during our Community Cafe, featuring guest speaker Chauntell Roberts, Founder of Elevated Training Solutions. This event highlighted the essential role that families play in children's education and development.

View Recording Here!

This forum is space for early education stakeholders to connect and share with each other. Start by introducing yourself with areas of interest, posting your relative content, sharing media, or information for advancing equity in early care and education.

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