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Kids Win Big Thanks To The RTTELC

Blog January 30, 2018

Cynthia Tate, former Executive Director of the Illinois Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development and current BUILD State Services Liaison and NCIT Hub Lead describes how Illinois benefited from the federal government’s competitive grant program, the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge.

Equity Leaders Action Network Fellow Wins Race For Mayor In Lamar, South Carolina

Blog January 15, 2018

In an age where public discourse and identity politics would have us believe that we are at odds with our neighbors, in Lamar, South Carolina, Darnell Byrd-McPherson was elected the first African American woman mayor. This blog discusses what influenced this achievement, including her participation in BUILD’s Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN).

Advancing Racial Equity In Darlington County, South Carolina

Blog January 15, 2018

This blog, created with input from Darnell Byrd-McPherson, Executive Director, Darlington County First Steps and former BUILD Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN) Fellow, describes efforts to promote equity in the areas of health, early learning, and family support in Darlington County.

Farm to Early Care and Education: Working to Equalize Health and Education Outcomes

Blog June 22, 2017

Good nutrition and good educational outcomes for young children are inextricably linked. Yet, there is little consistency in terms of the quality of the food that is offered in early care settings. Given that approximately 60 percent of US children under the age of six spend time in some sort of childcare (or non-parental care) setting on a weekly basis, and typically eat breakfast and lunch (and possibly an afternoon snack) at these sites, ensuring the quality of the food is essential.