The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) is excited to announce two new members to the MELA team, Alexis Hicks and Mindy Phillips. Both Phillips and Hicks bring vital experience and connections to the important coalition-building work that MELA has undertaken for the past four years. Hicks has joined MELA in an entirely new role dedicated … Read more
A group of child care advocates, researchers, and providers with the Mississippi Forum for the Future is seeking the input of child care teachers regarding their wages using a survey. The goal of the Mississippi Child Care Teacher Wages Survey is to better understand the wages and other supports needed to 1) improve job satisfaction and recruitment of child care teachers, 2) … Read more
MELA is bidding a fond farewell to Communications Director Chloe Lake, but looking forward to recruiting new new members to the team!
We are grateful to all our Forum for the Future Summit attendees, partners, and speakers who made this event a success! Read on for reflections, resources, and next steps.