Equal Start: Early Learning Access
Equal Start: Early Learning Access
Equal Start is Beth Am’s social justice initiative whose goal is creating access to high-quality early learning for all California children from birth to five years of age. Equal Start is especially focused on addressing the needs of underserved areas in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
The benefits of early childhood education are huge. There are, however, significant challenges that prevent many children in our community from accessing such early childhood education. The research is clear that children who are not performing at grade level by the age of eight have a really hard time ever catching up.
Beth Am congregants are engaged in the following actions to overcome these challenges:
- advocacy: supporting legislative initiatives and arranging community educational forums
- partnering with other key organizations: developing relationships and conducting joint projects with community partners, such as tutoring and teaching providers
- direct interaction with preschool children and their teachers: working with preschool children, their families and their teachers (During the current COVID pandemic, all such interactions are taking place virtually.)
For information about volunteer opportunities with Equal Start, please contact equalstart-info@betham.org. We really need your help, and would love to have you as part of our team! Or, consider supporting Beth Am's Equal Start Initiative through a donation in honor or memory of a loved one.
No Small Matter
Watch this 90-minute webinar that includes an enthusiastic presentation from Rachel Giannini, the teacher featured in the film No Small Matter, a film that beautifully portrays the importance of early childhood education. Also included are insights from our panel of local experts.
Wed, February 1 2023
10 Sh'vat 5783
Justice Schedule
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop with Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Thursday, Feb 2nd 3:30p to 5:30p
Make a difference in a child's life! The Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) matches volunteer tutors from all backgrounds with young readers in grades K-5 attending Bay Area public schools for in-person tutoring. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Silicon Valley Organizing
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 5:00p
Join Beth Am and area churches for an afternoon of conversation and teaching on the techniques of community organizing! Learn the method and help us build sustainable community power together! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023RESCHEDULED: Dayenu Circle Presents Alternative Energy Entrepreneur David Arfin
Sunday, Feb 5th 7:00p to 8:30p
David will be leading a discussion on policies and technology for building a sustainable community from the ground up and will share lessons learned from his participation at the recent Wexner Climate Summit. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2023Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 7:00a to 9:30a
Beth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2023Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Feb 27th 9:30a to 12:00p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Mar 27th 9:30a to 12:00p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2023Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Mar 29th 7:00a to 9:30a
Beth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff. -
Monday ,
AprApril 24 , 2023Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Apr 24th 9:30a to 12:00p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View. -
Monday ,
MayMay 29 , 2023Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, May 29th 9:30a to 12:00p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
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