Upcoming Events
First 1,000 Days Florida Policy Chats: Looking Ahead to the 2027 Legislative Session
Wednesday, September 16, 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.
The Future Call
Tuesday, September 22, 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.
Built to Thrive Summit
Monday, November 9 - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | All day
Orlando, FL
The Built to Thrive Summit returns in person on November 9-10, 2026, in Orlando, FL.
This statewide gathering will bring together leaders across business, policy, education, health, philanthropy, and advocacy to strengthen partnerships and advance solutions that help Florida’s children and families thrive.
Past Events
Construyendo el Futuro de la Educación Temprana
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Golden Gate Center for Enrichment 3225 Se Dixie Hwy Stuart, FL 34997
The Future Project se trata de imaginar un nuevo futuro para la educación temprana en Florida. Basándonos en las voces de los padres y educadores, estamos creando un mapa de ruta accionable para el futuro de lalegislación y el financiamiento de la educación temprana en nuestro estado.
Paving the Road to Early Learning Success - Children's Forum
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 12:30 - 1:30 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 - 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.