Educational First Steps celebrates the life and memory of Joyce Vanston Wright. Joyce Wright was the embodiment of a community treasure. She dedicated her life to the care and concern of children, especially the ones we serve at Educational First Steps. As one of our founders, her vision was to ensure…
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After five years of remarkable leadership, advocacy, and inspiration, our President & CEO, Vickie Allen, will be stepping down to join our friends at The Dallas Foundation as their new Chief Impact Officer. Vickie has been a leader of integrity, wisdom, and joy, building a solid organization that will profoundly…
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Dallas, TX – Educational First Steps (EFS) hosted the Striving for Greatness gala at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas on Tuesday, February 20th. The evening featured a seated dinner and conversation with the most decorated U.S. Olympian, Allyson Felix. In addition to raising funds to further their work in early childhood education,…
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Supporters Gather at Park House in Highland Park Village DALLAS, TX – Vickie Allen- Brown, President and CEO of Educational First Steps and event co-chairs Angela Hosseini and Lupe Mora-Duarte recently joined guests at a celebratory reception in recognition of the organization’s upcoming “Striving for Greatness with Allyson Felix” benefit…
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The Most Decorated U.S. Track and Field Olympian Returns to North Texas in Support of Early Childhood Education and Childcare. Dallas, TX (Jan. X, 2024) – Educational First Steps (EFS) and event co-chairs Angela Hosseini and Lupe Mora-Duarte are proud to announce the “Striving for Greatness with Allyson Felix” benefit…
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For our next Partner Center Spotlight, we are honored to feature Southern Crest Learning Center and their Director, Cecilia Henderson. Southern Crest Learning Center is a family-run childcare center licensed to serve 90 children in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. They have been in business since 1986 and…
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Each spring, Educational First Steps hosts an Early Childhood Educators Conference for childcare providers and educators in our partner network. Part of the conference includes a series of awards, named after our founder Dave Munson, acknowledging leaders in the field: Director of the Year, Home-Based Provider of the Year, and…
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Early Childhood Education has faced insurmountable odds for years throughout the United States. From a lack of funding and resources to a teacher shortage crisis that has left its impact on families, small business owners, and school districts across the country. In response to the needs of the community, PNC…
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This month, we are honored to feature our Dave Munson 2023 Home-Based Provider of the Year award recipient, Shaneda Ford, and her home-based center, Royal Hearts Learning Center. Shaneda started her journey in Early Childhood Education as a teenager working at the childcare center at her church. Throughout the course…
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Educational First Steps celebrates the life and memory of David Munson. As a tireless advocate and champion for early childhood education, Mr. Munson made a transformational impact on generations of early learners. Mr. Munson believed that every child deserved access to a quality early learning experience and the opportunity to…
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