Inciting from Within: A Comprehensive Early Learning Leadership Framework as a Lever for Systems Change
This PowerPoint, from the 2018 BUILD QRIS Conference, summarizes the Lastinger Center's Leadership Framework.
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Latinx Leader Spotlight: Pilar Torres
Blog December 3, 2021
This spotlight highlights Latinx early childhood leader Pilar Torres. Pilar is co-founder and president of LUNA Latinas Unidas which provides advocacy and professional and business development services to Latina early childhood professionals.

The Equity Leaders Action Network Ripple Effects
Report June 1, 2021
The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN) is BUILD’s fellowship program to support state- and county-level early childhood leaders committed to advancing toward racial equity. It was created in response to four challenges reflected in early childhood program, entities, and organizations: racism, fragmented early childhood systems, lack of community and beneficiary voices, and a dearth of policy leadership intentionally committed to racial equity. This brief summarizes the ripple effects of the project.
NCIT Hub State Spotlight: New Mexico
Article January 28, 2021
Rebecca Baran-Rees and Kate Noble of Growing Up New Mexico highlight the state’s work to support PN-3 children and families.