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Joannie Suina named assistant secretary for Native American early childhood education and care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Santa Fe, N.M. – The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, June 23, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development ECECD is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Joannie Suina as Assistant Secretary for Native American...
Free summer meals are back for New Mexico youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501The Summer Food Service Program is underway at 500+ sites statewide Santa Fe, N.M. – The...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Thank you for celebrating with the Early Childhood Education and Care Department at the Executive Order signing to...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council reports child care shortage, urges continued investment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Findings underscore the need to expand access to programs statewide HOBBS, N.M. – Last...
Summer food video campaign receives national recognition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ALBUQUERQUE — A campaign promoting free summer food for New Mexico children has been...
Governor expands Dolly Parton Imagination Library statewide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2025CONTACT Contact: Lauren Dodd Thorp Office of the Governor Lauren.Thorp@exec.nm.gov Surrounded by children and families, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham—joined by Lt. Governor Howie Morales, ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky,...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, May 12, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers across New Mexico—Happy (belated) Mother’s Day! At...
New Mexico leaps ahead in national pre-K rankings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2025CONTACT Ashley Davison, NIEER Email: adaviosn@nieer.orgOffice:(848) 932-3142Mobile: (609) 969-1587 Allison Muhlendorf, Longleaf Strategies Email: allison@longleafstrategies.comMobile: (334) 450-1027New Mexico helps boost preschool...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, April 28, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sonya Martinez Appointed Communications Director Please join us in celebrating Sonya Martinez on her appointment...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, April 14, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development In this episode, Alax is joined by Sydney, a pediatric occupational therapist, to discuss autism in early...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council adds new members, officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, March 31, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Do you care for a child (or more than one) who is 5 years old or younger? We want to hear from you! By...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Measles is highly contagious, and unvaccinated children and adults are at the highest risk. Vaccinated...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 17, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development As we all navigate the change in federal leadership, changes in immigration enforcement, and recent executive...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council holds its first meeting of 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council convened...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 21, 2025
Monday, January 21, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development All NM PreK Administrators and Lead Teachers must attend an upcoming executive function training. This 1.5 hour...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Dear Friends,As the holiday season approaches, we celebrate the vibrant traditions and communities...
ECECD seeks $995 million to strengthen early childhood education and care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Expanding pre-K, child care and home visiting services SANTA FE, NM — The Early...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 2, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety This Native American History Month, we reflect on the impactful partnerships and initiatives...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety You’re invited to join a state-wide card writing campaign to bring joy and cheer to older adults...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council holds fifth meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 LAS CRUCES, NM — On Wednesday, November 13, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education...