"Make it Monday" forum - It Takes a Community: Partners in Sustainable Childcare
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Explore the critical challenges facing the early childhood education sector, including high costs for families and the shortage of a qualified workforce. Local experts will discuss how these issues developed and identify strategies to improve access and outcomes for children. The discussion will also highlight the essential roles that employers, community partners, and innovative models like cooperatives play in building a sustainable future for childcare.
Panelists:
- Laura Roark, Anchorage Montessori School
- Stephanie Berglund, thread
- Jessica Simonsen, ACCEE Fund
- Ashley Klinger, YWCA Alaska
PLUS, a new member presentation by 907 Tactical.
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Date and Time
Monday Feb 9, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AKST
11:30 am to Noon - Networking
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Fees/Admission
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations, and available seating is not guaranteed. CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
Contact Information
Tosha Swan Pereira
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