⏱️ Tech Startup Hacks for ECE - Can These Tricks Help You?

Today’s Issue: Radioactive Shrimp; Labor Day - End of Summer; Time Hacks; ECE in the News = 1 cup of coffee.

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Better Check That Shrimp! Last week the FDA recalled certain frozen shrimp brands due to radioactive contamination. Does that mean they had two heads or tails? 🦐 Oh, oh, oh! Or maybe they grew to 10 feet tall and started climbing local buildings like in the classic game of Rampage! Per the article, it wasn’t that exciting. They detected Cesium-137, a radioactive compound across several batches. So they thought a recall was the best course of action. Check out which states, stores & products were impacted for your own safety (READ article 👉👉 HERE).

🇺🇸 Labor Day Come and Gone

Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for most Americans. And for many ECE centers, it’s when the school year starts. But did you know the history of Labor Day, and why we celebrate? Me neither! So I researched it for us. It could be a fun lesson to share with your kiddos.

Labor Day actually started from the 19th-century American labor movement. Working hours were long and conditions poor. The first unofficial celebration occurred on September 5, 1882, when 10,000 workers marched in a New York City parade. The holiday's popularity grew, and several states began to officially recognize it. Eventually, President Grover Cleveland signed a law in 1894 declaring the first Monday in September a federal holiday, establishing a key American Holiday.

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⏳ Tech Startups Time Management Strategies for ECE

With the end of summer here, the craziest and busiest time for ECE centers is about to start. With back-to-school activities and then jumping right into ALL the holidays, there isn’t much time to get everything done. Our readers let us know they want more tips on how they can better manage their centers, and more importantly, their time.

ECE leaders share a LOT in common with tech entrepreneurs. I’d go so far and say they actually do MORE! No matter which way you look at it, managing time is important. With so many studies and “best practices” out there, we we ahead and wrote up a blog post of taking the top time hacks and practices for ECE leaders.

‼️👇‼️👇Click the button below to get TIPS and HACKS on how to better manage time. ‼️👇‼️👇

ECE In The News

🗺️ Mapped Grants: The First Five Years Fund knows that the current funding environment is tough. So they drafted this article to help ECE providers navigate the web 🕸️ of funding for your state. Focused on birth through 5, check out the resources they put together for you HERE!

📚 Reading Science: The impact of ECE on literacy is undisputed, but a Florida district is going the extra mile to focus on the science of literacy and parterging with local non-profits to drive expanded programs to their children. Learn how Indian River County, FL is tackling this problem, click 👉👉 HERE.

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🗓️ On this Day in History: In 1945, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan formally surrenders to the Allies, bringing an end to World War II. 🪖

🧘🏽  Take a Break: These quick TOOLS can help with anxiety or stress.

⌨️ More to the Keyboard! Looks like the keys on our keyboard do more than just letters. Learn more HERE.

🧸 Splish Splash: Bear cubs love a kiddie pool too!

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