In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening with Brightside Up's "Protecting Childhood" annual campaign, give information about the new CHILD IT project, review updates on the the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, and share upcoming training, and opportunities from the Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center. Bright ideas in this episode include an early literacy tip card to help encourage young readers.

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Follow the Protecting Childhood Campaign on our Facebook pageCHILD IT assessmentInvest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantWorkforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyBright IdeasHome & Classroom magazine

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.