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Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

December 9, 2024

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2023

June 5, 2024

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

May 22, 2024

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Little Rock Sevier Story of Impact Union

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

January 30, 2024

Conway E8 Community Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Jefferson County hosts Fall 2023 Learning Community

November 15, 2023

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

November 9, 2023

E8 Community Sevier Story of Impact

Horatio School District, Public Libraries Partnering to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children in Southwest Arkansas

March 31, 2023

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2022

March 29, 2023

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

March 16, 2023

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact Union

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

January 31, 2023

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

December 13, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Sevier Story of Impact

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

August 30, 2022

Conway E8 Community Story of Impact

Morrilton Mobile Library Hits the Road

July 28, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Little Rock Story of Impact

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

July 28, 2022

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

June 1, 2022

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2021

March 16, 2022

Conway E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

February 8, 2022

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

September 21, 2021

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2020

October 19, 2020

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

Adena White December 9, 2024

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

Adena White May 22, 2024

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

Adena White January 30, 2024

Jefferson County hosts Fall 2023 Learning Community

Adena White November 15, 2023

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

Adena White November 9, 2023

Horatio School District, Public Libraries Partnering to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children in Southwest Arkansas

Adena White March 31, 2023

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

Adena White March 16, 2023

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

E8 Team January 31, 2023

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

Adena White December 13, 2022

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

Adena White August 30, 2022

Morrilton Mobile Library Hits the Road

E8 Team July 28, 2022

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

E8 Team July 28, 2022

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

Angela Duran June 1, 2022

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

Jennifer Glasgow February 8, 2022

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

Jennifer Glasgow September 21, 2021

Strengthening the Grid 2020

Adena White October 19, 2020

Maternal Health

A Win for Arkansas Families: Act 965 Recognizes and Reimburses Community-Based Doula Care

April 23, 2025

Early Childhood Education

Excel by Eight Celebrates Enactment of Act 587: A Major Step Toward Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce

April 16, 2025

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Erica’s Story: Empowered and Supported Through the Unexpected

March 26, 2025

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Meredith’s Story: How Doula Support Complements Medical Care

March 26, 2025

Early Childhood Education Maternal Health

2025 Legislative Session Update

February 17, 2025

Healthy Beginnings

Working Families Face Limited Options for After-School Care

January 17, 2025

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Updates and Insights

A Look Back at the Excel by Eight Foundations Collaborative’s Third Annual Summit

December 20, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

Canei Chaney on the Challenges of Finding Pediatric Care in Rural Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Dr. Zenobia Harris Envisions a Better Future for Birthing Mothers and Their Children in Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Stephanie Takamaru Seeks to Amplify Voices and to Bring Down the Maternal Mortality Rate in Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

Holly Rogers Shines a Light on the Importance of Healthy Steps

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Erin Gary on the Importance of Mentorship for New Moms

December 17, 2024

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Little Rock Story of Impact

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

December 9, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Doula Alliance of Arkansas Forms to Improve State’s Maternal Health Outcomes

August 9, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Updates and Insights

AAIMH honors Angela Duran with inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award

June 11, 2024

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2023

June 5, 2024

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

May 22, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Candace’s Story: The Impact of Doula Support during Pregnancy and Childbirth

March 27, 2024

Maternal Health Updates and Insights

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs executive order forming a steering committee to improve maternal health in Arkansas

March 6, 2024

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Child Care Assistance Program expands to early childhood educators

February 1, 2024

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Little Rock Sevier Story of Impact Union

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

January 30, 2024

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

8 Takeaways from the 2023 Excel by Eight Foundations Summit

November 10, 2023

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

November 9, 2023

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

Building a Stronger Future for Infants and Toddlers: An Update on the Excel by Eight Planning Process

July 26, 2023

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

2023 Legislative Session Update: Key Bills Passed and Their Implications for Our Work

May 10, 2023

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2022

March 29, 2023

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

March 16, 2023

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact Union

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

January 31, 2023

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

December 13, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Sevier Story of Impact

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

August 30, 2022

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Step Up to WAGE$: Bridging the Pay Gap for Early Childhood Educators

August 25, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Little Rock Story of Impact

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

July 28, 2022

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Breaking Down Brain Development – Part 2

June 21, 2022

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

June 1, 2022

Healthy Beginnings Updates and Insights

Breaking Down Brain Development

March 17, 2022

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2021

March 16, 2022

Conway E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

February 8, 2022

Story of Impact Supported Families

What is Home Visiting?

October 18, 2021

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

September 21, 2021

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

HealthySteps: Connecting Families to Resources

August 23, 2021

Early Childhood Education Updates and Insights

Breaking Down the Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education

July 19, 2021

Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight, Explained: Data Walks

March 20, 2021

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

January 14, 2021

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

T.E.A.C.H.ing Our Future

January 12, 2021

Early Childhood Education Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

December 7, 2020

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2020

October 19, 2020

Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Resource Grid

September 4, 2020

A Win for Arkansas Families: Act 965 Recognizes and Reimburses Community-Based Doula Care

E8 Team April 23, 2025

Excel by Eight Celebrates Enactment of Act 587: A Major Step Toward Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce

E8 Team April 16, 2025

Erica’s Story: Empowered and Supported Through the Unexpected

E8 Team March 26, 2025

Meredith’s Story: How Doula Support Complements Medical Care

E8 Team March 26, 2025

2025 Legislative Session Update

E8 Team February 17, 2025

Working Families Face Limited Options for After-School Care

E8 Team January 17, 2025

A Look Back at the Excel by Eight Foundations Collaborative’s Third Annual Summit

E8 Team December 20, 2024

Canei Chaney on the Challenges of Finding Pediatric Care in Rural Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Dr. Zenobia Harris Envisions a Better Future for Birthing Mothers and Their Children in Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Stephanie Takamaru Seeks to Amplify Voices and to Bring Down the Maternal Mortality Rate in Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Holly Rogers Shines a Light on the Importance of Healthy Steps

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Erin Gary on the Importance of Mentorship for New Moms

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

Adena White December 9, 2024

Doula Alliance of Arkansas Forms to Improve State’s Maternal Health Outcomes

Adena White August 9, 2024

AAIMH honors Angela Duran with inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award

Adena White June 11, 2024

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

Adena White May 22, 2024

Candace’s Story: The Impact of Doula Support during Pregnancy and Childbirth

Adena White March 27, 2024

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs executive order forming a steering committee to improve maternal health in Arkansas

Adena White March 6, 2024

Child Care Assistance Program expands to early childhood educators

Adena White February 1, 2024

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

Adena White January 30, 2024

8 Takeaways from the 2023 Excel by Eight Foundations Summit

Adena White November 10, 2023

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

Adena White November 9, 2023

Building a Stronger Future for Infants and Toddlers: An Update on the Excel by Eight Planning Process

Adena White July 26, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Key Bills Passed and Their Implications for Our Work

Adena White May 10, 2023

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

Adena White March 16, 2023

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

E8 Team January 31, 2023

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

Adena White December 13, 2022

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

Adena White August 30, 2022

Step Up to WAGE$: Bridging the Pay Gap for Early Childhood Educators

Adena White August 25, 2022

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

E8 Team July 28, 2022

Breaking Down Brain Development – Part 2

Angela Duran June 21, 2022

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

Angela Duran June 1, 2022

Breaking Down Brain Development

Jennifer Glasgow March 17, 2022

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

Jennifer Glasgow February 8, 2022

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

Jennifer Glasgow September 21, 2021

HealthySteps: Connecting Families to Resources

Jennifer Glasgow August 23, 2021

Breaking Down the Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education

Jennifer Glasgow July 19, 2021

Excel by Eight, Explained: Data Walks

Jessi Rice March 20, 2021

Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

Jennifer Glasgow January 14, 2021

Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

Jennifer Glasgow December 7, 2020

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

Adena White December 9, 2024

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

Adena White May 22, 2024

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

Adena White January 30, 2024

Jefferson County hosts Fall 2023 Learning Community

Adena White November 15, 2023

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

Adena White November 9, 2023

Horatio School District, Public Libraries Partnering to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children in Southwest Arkansas

Adena White March 31, 2023

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

Adena White March 16, 2023

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

E8 Team January 31, 2023

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

Adena White December 13, 2022

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

Adena White August 30, 2022

Morrilton Mobile Library Hits the Road

E8 Team July 28, 2022

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

E8 Team July 28, 2022

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

Angela Duran June 1, 2022

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

Jennifer Glasgow February 8, 2022

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

Jennifer Glasgow September 21, 2021

Strengthening the Grid 2020

Adena White October 19, 2020

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Erica’s Story: Empowered and Supported Through the Unexpected

March 26, 2025

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Meredith’s Story: How Doula Support Complements Medical Care

March 26, 2025

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Updates and Insights

A Look Back at the Excel by Eight Foundations Collaborative’s Third Annual Summit

December 20, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

Canei Chaney on the Challenges of Finding Pediatric Care in Rural Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Dr. Zenobia Harris Envisions a Better Future for Birthing Mothers and Their Children in Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Stephanie Takamaru Seeks to Amplify Voices and to Bring Down the Maternal Mortality Rate in Arkansas

December 17, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

Holly Rogers Shines a Light on the Importance of Healthy Steps

December 17, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Erin Gary on the Importance of Mentorship for New Moms

December 17, 2024

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Little Rock Story of Impact

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

December 9, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Doula Alliance of Arkansas Forms to Improve State’s Maternal Health Outcomes

August 9, 2024

Healthy Beginnings Updates and Insights

AAIMH honors Angela Duran with inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award

June 11, 2024

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2023

June 5, 2024

Updates and Insights

Lessons from the Top: Q&A with Jamie Ward

May 22, 2024

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

May 22, 2024

Maternal Health Story of Impact

Candace’s Story: The Impact of Doula Support during Pregnancy and Childbirth

March 27, 2024

Maternal Health Updates and Insights

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs executive order forming a steering committee to improve maternal health in Arkansas

March 6, 2024

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Child Care Assistance Program expands to early childhood educators

February 1, 2024

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Little Rock Sevier Story of Impact Union

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

January 30, 2024

Conway E8 Community Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Jefferson County hosts Fall 2023 Learning Community

November 15, 2023

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

8 Takeaways from the 2023 Excel by Eight Foundations Summit

November 10, 2023

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

November 9, 2023

Updates and Insights

Sept. 6 is National Read a Book Day! Here Are Some of our Team’s Favorites

September 6, 2023

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

Building a Stronger Future for Infants and Toddlers: An Update on the Excel by Eight Planning Process

July 26, 2023

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Maternal Health Supported Families Updates and Insights

2023 Legislative Session Update: Key Bills Passed and Their Implications for Our Work

May 10, 2023

Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight Welcomes Tori Scott as Communities Manager

May 1, 2023

Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight Hires Alison Williams as Coalitions Director

April 10, 2023

E8 Community Sevier Story of Impact

Horatio School District, Public Libraries Partnering to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children in Southwest Arkansas

March 31, 2023

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2022

March 29, 2023

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Independence Jefferson Learning Community Little Rock Maternal Health Sevier Union Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

March 16, 2023

E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact Union

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

January 31, 2023

Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight Welcomes Sanci Richardson as Communities Manager

January 31, 2023

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

December 13, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Sevier Story of Impact

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

August 30, 2022

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Step Up to WAGE$: Bridging the Pay Gap for Early Childhood Educators

August 25, 2022

Conway E8 Community Story of Impact

Morrilton Mobile Library Hits the Road

July 28, 2022

E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Little Rock Story of Impact

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

July 28, 2022

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Breaking Down Brain Development – Part 2

June 21, 2022

Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

June 1, 2022

Healthy Beginnings Updates and Insights

Breaking Down Brain Development

March 17, 2022

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2021

March 16, 2022

Conway E8 Community Healthy Beginnings Independence Story of Impact

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

February 8, 2022

Story of Impact Supported Families

What is Home Visiting?

October 18, 2021

Early Childhood Education Independence Story of Impact

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

September 21, 2021

Healthy Beginnings Story of Impact

HealthySteps: Connecting Families to Resources

August 23, 2021

Early Childhood Education Updates and Insights

Breaking Down the Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education

July 19, 2021

Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Excel by Eight, Explained: Data Walks

March 20, 2021

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January 23, 2021

Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

January 14, 2021

Early Childhood Education Story of Impact

T.E.A.C.H.ing Our Future

January 12, 2021

Early Childhood Education Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

December 7, 2020

Annual Report Conway E8 Community Early Childhood Education Healthy Beginnings Independence Jefferson Little Rock Sevier Supported Families Union

Strengthening the Grid 2020

October 19, 2020

Tools and Strategies Updates and Insights

Resource Grid

September 4, 2020

Erica’s Story: Empowered and Supported Through the Unexpected

E8 Team March 26, 2025

Meredith’s Story: How Doula Support Complements Medical Care

E8 Team March 26, 2025

A Look Back at the Excel by Eight Foundations Collaborative’s Third Annual Summit

E8 Team December 20, 2024

Canei Chaney on the Challenges of Finding Pediatric Care in Rural Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Dr. Zenobia Harris Envisions a Better Future for Birthing Mothers and Their Children in Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Stephanie Takamaru Seeks to Amplify Voices and to Bring Down the Maternal Mortality Rate in Arkansas

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Holly Rogers Shines a Light on the Importance of Healthy Steps

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Erin Gary on the Importance of Mentorship for New Moms

E8 Team December 17, 2024

Leveling Up Child Care in Little Rock

Adena White December 9, 2024

Doula Alliance of Arkansas Forms to Improve State’s Maternal Health Outcomes

Adena White August 9, 2024

AAIMH honors Angela Duran with inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award

Adena White June 11, 2024

Lessons from the Top: Q&A with Jamie Ward

Adena White May 22, 2024

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2024 Learning Community

Adena White May 22, 2024

Candace’s Story: The Impact of Doula Support during Pregnancy and Childbirth

Adena White March 27, 2024

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs executive order forming a steering committee to improve maternal health in Arkansas

Adena White March 6, 2024

Child Care Assistance Program expands to early childhood educators

Adena White February 1, 2024

Arkansas Employers, Chambers of Commerce Join Forces to Tackle State’s Child care Crisis

Adena White January 30, 2024

Jefferson County hosts Fall 2023 Learning Community

Adena White November 15, 2023

8 Takeaways from the 2023 Excel by Eight Foundations Summit

Adena White November 10, 2023

How an emphasis on early childhood helped usher in a $25 million investment for the city of Batesville

Adena White November 9, 2023

Sept. 6 is National Read a Book Day! Here Are Some of our Team’s Favorites

E8 Team September 6, 2023

Building a Stronger Future for Infants and Toddlers: An Update on the Excel by Eight Planning Process

Adena White July 26, 2023

2023 Legislative Session Update: Key Bills Passed and Their Implications for Our Work

Adena White May 10, 2023

Excel by Eight Welcomes Tori Scott as Communities Manager

E8 Team May 1, 2023

Excel by Eight Hires Alison Williams as Coalitions Director

E8 Team April 10, 2023

Horatio School District, Public Libraries Partnering to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children in Southwest Arkansas

Adena White March 31, 2023

Excel by Eight hosts Spring 2023 Learning Community

Adena White March 16, 2023

“Don’t look at us as babysitters. Look at us as early education professionals.”

E8 Team January 31, 2023

Excel by Eight Welcomes Sanci Richardson as Communities Manager

E8 Team January 31, 2023

Independence County: Building Brains in Preschoolers One Conversation at a Time

Adena White December 13, 2022

Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces

Adena White August 30, 2022

Step Up to WAGE$: Bridging the Pay Gap for Early Childhood Educators

Adena White August 25, 2022

Morrilton Mobile Library Hits the Road

E8 Team July 28, 2022

HealthySteps: Providing Infants and Toddlers with Primary Care Providers

E8 Team July 28, 2022

Breaking Down Brain Development – Part 2

Angela Duran June 21, 2022

Increasing Quality Child Care in Conway County

Angela Duran June 1, 2022

Breaking Down Brain Development

Jennifer Glasgow March 17, 2022

Healthier Smiles = Healthier Children

Jennifer Glasgow February 8, 2022

School Readiness in Cedar Ridge

Jennifer Glasgow September 21, 2021

HealthySteps: Connecting Families to Resources

Jennifer Glasgow August 23, 2021

Breaking Down the Iron Triangle of Early Care and Education

Jennifer Glasgow July 19, 2021

Excel by Eight, Explained: Data Walks

Jessi Rice March 20, 2021

Realizing the EDI’s Full Impact

Jennifer Glasgow January 14, 2021

Uncovering the Impact of the Early Development Instrument

Jennifer Glasgow December 7, 2020

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