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The 2026 Smart Start Conference brought together early childhood professionals, policymakers, and advocates from 18 states and 2 countries for four days of learning, connection, and collaboration in Greensboro, NC. Here's a recap of the week: Monday, May 4: Preconferences We kicked...

The 2025 Smart Start Conference brought together early childhood professionals, policymakers, and advocates from over 20 states and 2 countries! Here’s a recap of the week- Tuesday, April 29: Preconferences We kicked off the conference with a full day of preconferences;...

The 2024 Smart Start Conference brought together professionals, policymakers, and advocates in early childhood education and development from over 24 states and 3 countries! Here’s a recap of the week- Monday, May 6: Preconferences We kicked off the conference with a...

Smart Start Partnerships can implement 60+ evidence-based and informed solutions with state funding The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) and the Smart Start Network developed Smart Solutions: Effective Birth-to-Five Investments, a virtual catalog of effective programs, interventions, and strategies....

At the heart of Smart Start's mission is the belief that quality early childhood care and education is essential for long-term success. These are fields that have been profoundly shaped by the contributions of Black leaders, whose pioneering work...

Smart Start Will Implement Tri-Share Pilot Program in Three Regions - Download This Release as PDF The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) is partnering with the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) to award funding to three...

The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will showcase the impact of the Network with early care...

The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will showcase the impact of the Network with early care...

The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will showcase the impact of the Network with early care...

The Smart Start Network works year-round to ensure children and families thrive, creating a brighter future for each child in every community. To celebrate the new year, Smart Start will showcase the impact of the Network with early care...