Upcoming Events
The Future Call
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 12 - 12:45 pm
Zoom
The Future Call
Conversations on Florida’s Early Learning Future
This is a community call for Floridians interested in supporting our youngest learners and the adults who help them thrive. It’s an opportunity to share successes and best practices aligned to the recommendations in Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap, and to collaborate for continued progress.
Parent Leadership Network Info Session #2
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6 - 7 pm
Join us for an informational session to learn more about the Parent Leadership Network and what it means to be part of a community of parents and caregivers working together to make Florida the best place to raise a child. We'll provide an overview of the network, share what participation looks like, and answer your questions.
Whether you're looking to connect with other parents, strengthen your leadership skills, or use your voice to help shape a better future for children and families, we'd love to have you join us.
ReadingPals 2026: Annual Learning & Impact Gathering
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm
Zoom
ReadingPals works because caring adults show up for children — helping them build confidence, connection, and joy through books.
Join us for ReadingPals 2026: Annual Learning & Impact Gathering, a statewide virtual event bringing together ReadingPals volunteers, teachers, coordinators, nonprofit partners, and early literacy advocates from across Florida.
First 1,000 Days Florida Policy Chats: Looking Ahead to the 2027 Legislative Session
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm
We are hosting a series of virtual roundtable meetings to help inform a set of concrete policy proposals for the First 1,000 Days Florida ahead of the 2027 legislative session. If you are working in the field, we encourage you to attend to share any challenges you are facing and your ideas for how leaders in Tallahassee might help.
Past Events
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Martin County
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 8:30 - 10 am
Children's Services Council of Martin County, 101 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Jacksonville
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 12 - 1:30 pm
Kids Hope Alliance, 1095 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32206
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Tallahassee
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 12:30 - 2 pm
Leon County Children's Services Council, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Rd Bldg A, Tallahassee, FL 32301
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Pensacola
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1 pm
Global Learning Academy, 100 N P St, Pensacola, FL 32505
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Polk County Virtual
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 12:30 - 2 pm
Zoom
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Miami-Dade (South)
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 10 - 11:30 am
South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Virtual
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Zoom
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Miami-Dade (North)
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 10 - 11:30 am
North Dade Regional Library (Auditorium), 2455 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - St. Lucie County
Friday, May 19, 2023 | 1:30 - 3 pm
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County 5000 Dunn Road 3rd Floor Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
The Future Project is all about imagining a new early-learning future in Florida. Grounded in parent and educator voices, we are creating an actionable roadmap for the future of early learning policy and funding in our state.
This work has been designed with three initial phases. First, we held our listening tour throughout the state, talking to parents and educators about their dreams, challenges, and experiences with early learning here in Florida.
2023 Legislative Session Recap
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 12 - 12:30 pm
Learn about bills that passed this legislative session, important budget decisions, and bills that didn't make it through as our president, Madeleine Thakur, speaks with Michele Watson, CEO of the Florida Alliance of Children's Councils & Trusts.
We come together as a community to celebrate progress made before we refocus on what's next for 2024 and beyond.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success: A Community Feedback Session for The Future Project
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 12 - 1:30 pm
Zoom
Listening Tour Findings & Next Steps
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 12 - 1 pm
Zoom
It has been an exciting ten months since the launch of The Future Project.
Phase one of the project was our listening tour: We connected with 203 parents, 153 educators, and traveled to 22 different Florida counties, hosting 40 conversations about hopes and dreams for our children and our early learning system.
Built to Thrive Summit 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 10 am - 12 pm
Zoom (con traducción simultánea en español)
For the third year in a row, our agenda included national experts and local change makers, bridging the worlds of politics, business, and early childhood. We brought together nearly 600 participants in a live, virtual event with a very active chat! To view a list of resources and links shared in the live chat, click here.
Celebrating 10 Years of ReadingPals
Thursday, June 23, 2022 | All day
Over the last decade, ReadingPals has provided volunteer mentors for more than 25,000 children in Florida and donated nearly half a million books for them to take home. Our focus has been consistent: to support and encourage an early love of reading and build community relationships. As we closed out our 10th year and prepare to launch again in the fall, we convened a virtual conference to celebrate the importance of early childhood development and the impact of ReadingPals.
Teachers, Not Babysitters. A Conversation with Jenny Gallego
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | All day
We spoke with Jenny Gallego, a preschool teacher at Kinderoo Children’s Academy in Ocala, Florida, and FLAEYC’s inaugural Early Childhood Educator of the Year. She shares the joys and challenges of her experiences in the early learning space.
Legislative Session 2022 Recap
Friday, March 18, 2022 | All day
Learn about bills that passed this legislative session, important budget decisions and bills that didn't make it through as our president, Madeleine Thakur, speaks with Michele Watson, CEO of the Florida Children's Council.
We come together as a community to celebrate progress made before we refocus on what's next for 2023 and beyond.
Bosses for Babies Live: Maximize Your Impact with Kyle Baltuch
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | All day
Kyle Baltuch serves as the senior vice president of Economic Opportunity and Early Learning for the Florida Chamber Foundation. He spoke with Movement president Madeleine Thakur about where and how business leaders can make the biggest impact with donations of time or treasure.
Bosses for Babies Live with Matthew Love!
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | All day
Matthew Love, President and CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System, joined us for a conversation about how the hospital's family-friendly policies have evolved to better support employees and how their ENRICH Literacy Program has grown to support new parents inside and outside the hospital.
Give Miami Day
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | All day
Zoom
Hosted by The Miami Foundation, Give Miami Day is the county's largest philanthropic event of the year. Last year, more than $11.5 million was raised for 750 local nonprofits. Supporters and friends of the Movement may donate online from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. On this day, your donation will be partially matched by local funders and sponsors.
Built to Thrive 2021
Friday, October 8, 2021 | All day
Zoom
For the second year in a row, our agenda included national experts and local change makers, bridging the worlds of politics, business, and early childhood. We brought together more than 700 participants in a live, virtual event