ALONGSIDE
development opportunities, stronger advocacy efforts, and a unified voice for early childhood education in New Hampshire.
With full Affiliate status, NHAEYC is poised to increase its impact. Its next steps will focus on expanding initiatives, strengthening membership services, and scaling quality cohorts that support educators and programs statewide.
“ We are committed to building a sustainable, educator-centered association that advances high-quality early learning across New Hampshire to strengthen practice and workforce sustainability,” Jackie said.“ Our partnership with Maine AEYC during the emerging Affiliate phase will remain a meaningful example of collective effort.”
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