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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Message from our Interim Director
- Office of Tribal Affairs announces updated Tribal webpage
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Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by continuing the work of building a more just and equitable future—starting with our youngest learners. Access to quality early learning and care lays the foundation for lifelong opportunity, equity, and belonging. #MLKDay #EarlyLearning #EquityInEducation
Repost from Oregon Department of Education:
Help Feed Kids This Summer: Schools and Community Organizations Needed to Offer Meals Through the Summer Food Service Program
Read the release:
https://content.govdelivery.com/…/ORED/bulletins/40444ef
Repost from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette:
STEAM activities are a great way to create an accessible, supportive space where families play and learn together. Our Early Learning Washington County hub had a blast hosting 𝟯𝟭 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 and 𝟵𝟬+ 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 for a day of hands-on STEAM learning!
A special thank you to our Parent Accountability Council members who provided individualized social and emotional learning support, ensuring sensory needs were met and transitions were smooth for our little explorers.
Shout-out to Hillsboro School District , IRCO Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization , Healthy Families, and Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care /Preschool Promise for helping us connect with our community for this event!
Repost from Oregon Department of Human Services:
We’ve seen some people are concerned about food benefits if the federal government enters another partial shutdown. We want you to know – your ODHS benefits, services and supports, including SNAP, will not be impacted in February 2026.
SNAP is currently funded through September 2026. February 2026 SNAP benefits will go out like normal in Oregon.