Monday, March 25: No Small Matter film screening and moderated Q&A.
No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. The screening will be held at Alamo Drafthouse- Mueller. Seating begins at 6:30 pm. Film begins at 7:00 pm with panel discussion immediately following. Reserve your seat today. Sponsored by Smartcare.
Tuesday, March 26: Legislative Briefing and visits with your representatives.
Kick off your day at the Capitol with free breakfast tacos, ECE legislative briefing, and "Advocacy 101" with TXAEYC staff and board members. 9:00 am in the Capitol Grill (E1.002). Sponsored by KinderCare.
TXAEYC members and other advocates joining us for this day are encouraged to set up meeting times with their representatives in advance. Find your representatives here. Tips from NAEYC on "Mastering Meetings with Policymakers" here.
TXAEYC will provide talking points during the legislative briefing.
Wednesday, March 27: Model Early Childhood Classroom at the Capitol.
Class is in session from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, featuring activities to promote social-emotional development and positive mental health in children ages birth through 8. Children and adults are encouraged to visit in the Legislative Conference Center (E2.002) throughout the day. Sponsored by Lakeshore.
Thursday, March 28: Virtual Visits with your representatives and Early Childhood Education Twitterstorm.
Can't make it to Austin to join in-person? Then today is the day for you! Use the hashtag #TXECEWINS to get early childhood trending on social media. In addition, use these easy steps and early childhood education facts to make calls and send emails to your State Representatives and Senators. Find contact information for your representatives here.