The Efshar Project

05/06/2026

Efshar is hiring a part-time Administrative & Operations Coordinator.

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you thrive on keeping details in order? Do systems, tech, and innovation excite you?

If you answered yes to these questions, this role could be right for you!

Job description and info about how to apply here: https://coloradononprofits.org/careers/the-efshar-project-administrative-operations-coordinator/

05/06/2026

This week is . We celebrate and honor the educators who are powering possibilities for children and communities. Thank you for all that you do. You are nurturing and growing the world today and future generations!

05/04/2026

Efshar had a busy and impactful week, starting out with a Parent Leadership Collaborative meeting on Wednesday, a site visit to the Forest School at the Jay and Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center at the Boulder JCC on Friday, and JEWISHcolorado's Celebrate Israel event on Sunday.

04/23/2026

ECE JOB SEEKERS: The Colorado Early Childhood Education Job Fair is Wednesday, April 29. This job fair is virtual and might just land you your next great gig working with young children!

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04/22/2026

▶️WATCH: Rocky Mountain PBS' new original documentary "Careless," which examines the biggest challenges facing early childhood today, and what lawmakers and communities are doing to close the gaps.

Tune in Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. via broadcast or the RMPBS+ app.

Public funding has long overlooked child care for children under six. What does that mean for the future of families here? Statewide, families at all income levels report struggling to find affordable care. We examine the biggest challenges facing early childhood today, and what lawmakers and commun...

04/21/2026

This weekend, "Mom and Baby Are Doing Great: A Solo Performance" will take center stage at the JCC Denver Mizel Art and Culture Center.

Come see Amalia Adiv perform in her new solo show, where she weaves birth and postpartum stories into a funny, heartbreaking, and brutally honest investigation of birth and all that comes with it.

Purchase tickets here:

Get information & buy tickets to*Mom and Baby Are Doing Great Written and Performed by Amalia Adiv on Apr 28, 00:00 Theatre | tickets.jccdenver.org

04/17/2026

"When we’re clear about our values, it becomes easier to align our financial decisions with the kind of program we want to lead."

Temple Sinai Preschool Denver Director Sheila Purdin published a timely article in the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism (ECE-RJ) on creating salary scales that reflect schools' values and fits the budget.

Creating a Salary Scale that Reflects Your Values and Fits Your Budget

04/15/2026

This morning, more than 40 ECE directors and organization and synagogue leaders gathered for a community briefing on Jewish early childhood education access data and strategy.

The group heard from Efshar Executive Director Kelli Trotsky Pfaff, Efshar Access Task Force Chair Mary Ann Weiss, and EPIC Impact Executive Director Alethea Gomez.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and for your partnership and leadership in advancing innovative ECE solutions for our community.

04/08/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to vote YES on the Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deduction (SEED) Act.

Early childhood educators play a critical role in supporting children’s development and enabling parents to work. To ensure young learners can succeed, many use their own money to buy necessary …

04/05/2026

This year, Members of Congress demonstrated record support for increasing funding for federal child care and early learning programs. The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) saw the highest level of backing ever from both Democrats and Republicans, alongside historic support for Head Start and other key programs.

Join us in thanking child care champions on Capitol Hill by signing First Five Years Fund's thank you card.

On Capitol Hill, “Dear Colleague” letters are one of the most important ways lawmakers build momentum for key programs. By signing on, Members of Congress are sending a clear message …