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Critical Connections from BUILD

Critical Connections from BUILD

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Every child deserves an equal chance to reach her or his full potential. Critical Connections gathers state and community leaders to highlight local collaborations in the development of early childhood systems that can make a difference for all children.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Critical Connections from BUILD episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Critical Connections from BUILD for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Critical Connections from BUILD episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Critical Connections from BUILD - Fomentando confianza y una visión compartida en Virginia
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08/18/21 • 10 min

El sistema estatal para la primera infancia de Virginia, Inicios Inteligentes, se creó en 2005. La anfitriona Karen Ponder habla con Kathy Glazer, presidenta de Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, y Abby Hamilton, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de United Way de Roanoke Valley, sobre esta iniciativa impulsada localmente para crear un compromiso comunitario con la preparación escolar.

Más información sobre los inicios inteligentes de Virginia aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - Building Trust and a Shared Vision in Virginia

Building Trust and a Shared Vision in Virginia

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08/16/21 • 36 min

Virginia’s early childhood statewide system, Smart Beginnings, was created in 2005. Host Karen Ponder speaks to Kathy Glazer, president of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, and Abby Hamilton, president and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley, about this locally-driven enterprise creating community commitment to school readiness.

More information about Virginia’s Smart Beginnings here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - El equilibrio entre socios locales y estatales en North Carolina
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08/04/21 • 10 min

La presentadora Karen Ponder destaca el primer sistema formal de la primera infancia a nivel estatal en la nación: Smart Start de North Carolina, el cual ella misma administró durante sus primeros 15 años. Karen habla con Amy Cubbage, presidenta de North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), y Gayle Headon, directora ejecutiva de Wake County Smart Start.

Más información sobre Smart Start de North Carolina aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - The Dance of Balancing Local and State Partners in North Carolina
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08/02/21 • 25 min

Host Karen Ponder dives into the first formal statewide early childhood system in the nation: North Carolina’s Smart Start, which she herself managed for its first 15 years. She speaks with Amy Cubbage, president of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), and Gayle Headen, executive director of Wake County Smart Start.

More information about North Carolina’s Smart Start here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - En Michigan, los niños reciben un “Gran Comienzo”
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07/21/21 • 11 min

Este mini episodio narrado en español presenta dos líderes de Great Start (Gran Comienzo) Collaboratives de Michigan: Rachel Pritchard, Especialista en el Departamento de Educación de Michigan y Flavia Maccio, Coordinadora de la Coalición de Padres en el condado de Oakland. Narrado por Virginia Lora.

Más información sobre Great Start Collaboratives de Michigan aquí.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - Giving Kids a Great Start in Michigan

Giving Kids a Great Start in Michigan

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07/19/21 • 28 min

Host Karen Ponder speaks with two leaders from Michigan’s Great Start Collaboratives: Rachel Pritchard, Great Start Specialist at the Michigan Department of Education and Flavia Maccio, Parent Coalition Coordinator of the Great Start Collaborative in Oakland County.

More information about Michigan’s Great Start Collaboratives here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - Critical Connections: Coming Soon!

Critical Connections: Coming Soon!

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07/12/21 • 1 min

BUILD Initiative is a national organization supporting state leaders to develop early childhood systems that are comprehensive, of high quality, and accessible to each and every family. This series focuses on the importance of strong state and community connections for developing early childhood systems that make a difference for all children. You’ll hear about some key ingredients needed to build and sustain this work, as well as lessons learned from some of the early developers.

Our first episode is out July 19.

For more information, visit us at buildinitiative.org

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Critical Connections from BUILD - Creating Family Centered Partnerships in Minnesota
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08/23/22 • 23 min

Amanda Varley is the Preschool Development Grant Manager for the Minnesota Department of Education. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Amanda about the ways her department has utilized partnerships to center family voices and increase opportunities for children and families.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

Special thanks to Dr. Aisha Ray, Michelle Stover Wright, The Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN), and state leaders working in early childhood systems for their thought partnership.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - Creando Redes de Apoyo Centradas en Familia

Creando Redes de Apoyo Centradas en Familia

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09/08/22 • 9 min

Fannie Glover es la Directora de Equidad e Inclusión en el Consejo de Cuidado y Aprendizaje Tempranos en Nueva York. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Aprendemos de Fannie como mantiene el enfoque en crear relaciones auténticas con familias y comunidades.

Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

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Critical Connections from BUILD - In Minnesota, Designing and Re-designing Systems that Work
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09/29/21 • 31 min

Minnesota has gathered a group of community-based organizations and tribal nations to envision pathways to early childhood statewide systems. Host Karen Ponder and BUILD executive director Susan Hibbard discuss state-funded initiatives with Jovon Perry, director of Economic Assistance and Employment Supports at Minnesota’s Children and Family Services, and Cindi Yang, director of the Child Care Services Division of Children and Family Services.

More information about Minnesota’s Department of Human Services here.

Visit BUILD Initiative here.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Critical Connections from BUILD have?

Critical Connections from BUILD currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does Critical Connections from BUILD cover?

The podcast is about Education For Kids, Parents, Parenting, Kids & Family, How To, Early Childhood, Podcasts, Education and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Critical Connections from BUILD?

The episode title 'In Minnesota, Designing and Re-designing Systems that Work' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Critical Connections from BUILD?

The average episode length on Critical Connections from BUILD is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Critical Connections from BUILD released?

Episodes of Critical Connections from BUILD are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Critical Connections from BUILD?

The first episode of Critical Connections from BUILD was released on Jul 12, 2021.

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