RIght Start Update: Great Conversation On Supporting RI's Early Childhood Ed Programs, March 7 Raising RI Coalition Kickoff

Great Conversation On Preventing the Closure of RI Pre-K, Head Start & Early Head Start Classrooms

On March 1st we were joined by leading legislators, Head Start and RI Pre-K providers, and parents for a great conversation about preventing the closure of RI Pre-K, Head Start, and Early Head Start classrooms statewide as the state plans for the expansion of access to preschool.

In case you missed it, you can watch the full Zoom conversation here, including simultaneous interpretation of the recording (just click on the globe and choose Spanish). Also check out our RI Pre-K, Head Start, & Early Head Start fact sheet.

We look forward to advocating for legislation to make sure these critical early learning programs have the resources they need to remain open and serving our state's young learners.

March 7 Raising RI Coalition Kickoff - Ending Deep Child Poverty In RI

Please join the Raising RI Coalition for their 2023 kickoff on Tuesday, March 7th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the RI State House Library. Register for the event here!

Come advocate for improvements to Rhode Island Works, the state’s cash and workforce readiness program, that can help end deep child poverty in Rhode Island.

The RIght from the Start campaign is proud to support the Raising RI Coalition and their work to end deep child poverty in our state.

RIght Start 2023 Campaign Events Calendar

End Deep Child Poverty: Improve RI Works

Tuesday, March 7, 3:00 to 4:00

Raising RI Coalition 2023 Kickoff Event

State House Library, RI State House, Providence, RI

Solve the Early Educator Staffing Crisis

Wednesday, March 15, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Sm2sAVIRhuCYQi6smRbNA

Stabilize Health Care Access for Children Birth to 5

Tuesday, March 21, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKeOEtFRR8WixKYCf4_MTQ

Fund Affordable, Reliable, Quality Child Care

Wednesday, March 29, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_alPEIfopTWKCamTR-KY2fw

Save First Connections & Family Home Visiting

Wednesday, April 5, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vt3yDHKSTEa3iSjFT_z3sA

Improve Paid Family Leave

Wednesday, April 19, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4uPmh7tOTWKY3UX1tYoJcw

Revenue for RI

Wednesday, April 26, 2:30 to 3:30

ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u3VO32dbQ5ybpMUO_hXmqA

RIght from the Start: Strolling Thunder Rally

Tuesday, May 2, TBD afternoon

State House, Providence, RI

2023 RIght Start Agenda Updated With Bill Numbers

Our 2023 RIght Start state legislative and budget agenda has been updated with bill numbers for all of our prioprities. We will continue to update the agenda as additional bills are introduced at the General Assembly.