Tune in to learn about the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant.
Read MoreTune in for Provider Appreciation Comedy Night, May's Mental Health Month activities, free training announcements, and a Mindful Moment with Kim.
Read MoreAn interview with the author of the children's book A River's Journey and companion parenting book Through the Child's Eyes, Nancy Cupolo.
Read MoreTune in to learn how Brightside Up highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month through the Protecting Childhood campaign and more.
Read MoreThis week on Shorties!, Kevin & Dana update you on our upcoming gardening workshop, Week of the Young Child, and more!
Read MoreRachel and Kate chat with Lyndon Cudlitz, consultant, educator, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in social justice facilitation and services for LGBTQIA individuals.
Read MoreListen to learn more about a local freelance illustrator and graphic designer, Caroline Corrigan, and her first picture book, Women Artists A-Z, by Melanie Labarge, published in February 2020.
This week on Shorties!, Kate and Dana update you onthe Aspire Registry, Child IT Assessment, Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0, and some Brightsider news.
Read MoreThis week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you on the Epinephrine Auto Injector Initiative, Provider Job Opening Posts, and the Capital Region Career Development Center.
Read MoreTune in for a very special Thanksgiving episode as the Brightside Up staff shares what they are thankful for this year.
Read MoreThis week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you all things play, the daily Workforce Development Grant daily support meetings, and upcoming trainings.
Read MoreUpdates on the Retroactive Absences Grant, NY Child Care Assistance program, and the Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship.
Read MoreListen to songs that encourage movement and used for transitional purposes throughout the day in your home or classroom
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Read MoreMind in the Making is here!
Read MoreLearn how young children acquire language skills and the importance of respecting the child's home language as they learn to speak two languages simultaneously.
An oldie but goodie in honor of National Book Month. Tune in for everyone’s favorite children’s librarian to learn about early literacy.
Read MoreGet the latest updates on the Stabilization 2.0 Grant, what's upcoming in the instructional suite, and our newest Brightsiders. Plus, hear the new social story, "Family Separation" read by Nora on our mental health team.
Read MoreCheck out our first interview episode of the new season! Our favorite trio, Rachel, Hannah, and Kim Polstein talk about managing those first time jitters.
Read MoreIn this episode, Free Toolkits, Schenectady County Cares, expired/used epinephrine auto-injector disposal, Workforce Scholarships, and Brightside Up babies!
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