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Welcome to the Think Small Blog, your go-to destination for valuable insights, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories in the field of early learning. Dive into a treasure trove of articles crafted by our team of experts, dedicated to empowering child care providers, educators, and families.
A Message from the President of Think Small Regarding Uvalde, Texas, Shooting
?Our hearts go out to the families and all those affected by this tragic event. Everywhere that children gather or visit should be a safe place without fear of gun violence. Especially now more than ever, we need to be a voice for our children working together to protect schools and to prevent all forms of violence ? including gun violence ? in our schools.? - Barbara Yates, President and CEO of Think Small ?
Continuing the Juneteenth Dialog: Engaging Young Children and Families After the Federal Holiday
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday in the United States. The Juneteenth holiday celebrates when the last enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas...
The 2020 Census: Why It Matters.
By Barbara Yates, Think Small President & CEO In the coming months you?ll see more from Think Small about the 2020 Census. We will share Census facts and resources on ...
Think Small Statement Regarding Family Separations
By Barbara Yates, President and CEO of Think Small As another school year begins, we have another opportunity to reflect on children?s readiness for the learning ahead. Think Small?s strategic ...
Think Small Applauds Relaunching the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet
By Barbara Yates, President and CEO of Think Small Today marks the re-launch of the Minnesota Children?sCabinet, and I am excited about the possibilities it presents for our youngestchildren in ...
The Wisest Choices Minnesota Can Make for Early Learning
By: Barbara Yates, President and CEO of Think SmallWe?ve heard it before.If everything is your priority, then nothing is your priority.Show me your budget, and I?ll tell you what you ...