Strengthen your Head Start program 🌱 PMFO offers expert support in leadership, management, data & fiscal practices—helping programs deliver high-quality early childhood services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43rDTbK #HeadStart #earlychildhood

Nurturing relationships are key to young children’s development 🌱 Connected Beginnings helps early childhood educators build those bonds through professional development. Learn more: https://youtu.be/ykrAE08LSec #earlychildhood #education #publicgood

Looking for evidence-based solutions? The UMass Donahue Institute newsletter has you covered. Subscribe today and see our recent issues! #Policy #Research #UMass https://donahue.umass.edu/about-us/institute-newsletter

A recent poll reflects the trend of "outmigration" (moving from one state to another) we've seen for several years. Today's article https://bit.ly/3Ql4Uei. Our most recent report on population numbers. https://bit.ly/4vRK2tZ

A great crowd at the Massachusetts State House—and for good reason. MA’s human services workforce is “stretched to capacity”: • ~15–16% job vacancies • critical clinical shortages • rising pressure on services What happens next affects communities statewide. #WorkforceCrisis 🔗 https://direc.to/oHrT

The future workforce starts early. At a New England Head Start STEAM exhibition: • hands-on learning • creativity + problem-solving • real-world skills in action STEAM helps kids think, explore, and solve problems from the very start. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4e2cRhu #STEAM #EarlyChildhood #FutureOfWork

A great crowd at the Massachusetts State House—and for good reason. MA’s human services workforce is “stretched to capacity”: • ~15–16% job vacancies • critical clinical shortages • rising pressure on services What happens next affects communities statewide. #WorkforceCrisis 🔗 https://direc.to/oHrT

88 Head Start educators joined UMass Amherst Donahue Institute for a hands-on STEAM Exhibition in Devens—featuring 26 exhibits, a keynote on expressive arts, and outdoor learning in action. https://bit.ly/4ehuwk0

Our research showed how much the threat of federal funding cuts would affect the state's economy. donahue.umass.edu/news-events/...

Looking to strengthen your #HeadStart program? 🌱 We offer guidance on management, leadership, data, and more! We're a collaboration of experts dedicated to supporting high-quality early childhood education. https://bit.ly/3T4eAaN #earlychildhood #education #management #leadership #data #support

We've been supporting Head Start & Early Head Start programs in New England since 2003! 🌱 We offer training, technical assistance, & management support to help programs thrive. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/headstartnewenglandtta #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #earlychildhood #education #support

Supporting those who support children 💛 The Rise & Renew Wellness Conference created space for early educators to reconnect, recharge, and prioritize well-being—because strong educators = thriving kids. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o1vvsY #EarlyChildhood #EducatorWellness #CareForCaregivers

Looking to build a stronger, more impactful organization? OCS can help! We partner with mission-driven organizations to create cultures & systems that drive results. https://donahue.umass.edu/ocs #organizationaldevelopment #communityengagement #sustainability #leadership #impact

We run one of the state's regional @Masshire career centers in Brockton, Mass. The center assists both job seekers and businesses. Our business services were highlighted in the May @metrosouthchamber.bsky.social newsletter (page 8). https://bit.ly/4tDQaVw

Nonprofits need resilience to thrive 🌱 The NSC helps organizations adapt, strengthen capacity, and sustain long-term impact. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/business-groups/organizational-and-community-solutions/nonprofit-sustainability-center #nonprofits #sustainability

Looking to strengthen your Head Start program? 🌱 PMFO offers expert support in management, leadership, data & more—helping deliver high-quality early childhood education. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/ncpmfo #HeadStart #earlychildhood #education

More news about cuts to research and development and the resulting likely effect on the Massachusetts economy. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/26/newsletters/massachusetts-research-funding/ #MAEconomy #ResearchFunding #SciencePolicy #NIH #Biotech #HigherEd #InnovationEconomy #BostonBiotech

Since 2003, we’ve supported Head Start & Early Head Start programs across New England 🌱 Offering training, technical assistance & management support to help programs thrive. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/headstartnewenglandtta #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #earlychildhood

Supporting early childhood educators, strengthening programs 🌱 The StrongStart Central MA PDC provides training, https://bit.ly/4tSSBng #earlychildhood #education

Stronger programs start with better data 📊 ARPE helps organizations design research, evaluate outcomes & turn insights into impact. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/business-groups/applied-research-program-evaluation-arpe #Research #Evaluation

The #socialemotional development of young children is nurtured through supportive and enriching relationships with adults and other children. Connected Beginnings builds the capacity of practitioners to do just that. http://ow.ly/QN8t50G5KUe

Strengthen your Head Start program 🌱 PMFO offers expert support in leadership, management, data & fiscal practices—helping programs deliver high-quality early childhood services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43rDTbK #HeadStart #earlychildhood

Applied Research & Program Evaluation provides services & expertise to our clients. Experienced staff in early ed. and care, K-12 ed., higher ed., public health, human services, and econ. & workforce dev., uniquely positions us to provide wide resources. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deXNBGnwQkM

Looking to build a stronger, more impactful organization? OCS can help! We partner with mission-driven organizations to create cultures & systems that drive results. https://donahue.umass.edu/ocs #organizationaldevelopment #communityengagement #sustainability #leadership #impact

We're hiring: Two positions in our New England Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Network group. Grants Specialist and Grant Specialist Manager. https://donahue.umass.edu/about-us/job-opportunities

Since 2003, we’ve supported Head Start & Early Head Start programs across New England 🌱 Offering training, technical assistance & management support to help programs thrive. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/headstartnewenglandtta #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #earlychildhood

Looking to strengthen your Head Start program? 🌱 PMFO offers expert support in management, leadership, data & more—helping deliver high-quality early childhood education. Learn more: https://donahue.umass.edu/ncpmfo #HeadStart #earlychildhood #education

Our report found Martha’s Vineyard’s proposed transfer fee would have little downside + real benefits for housing + the local economy. Read about how that will affect the "island shuffle". https://www.mvtimes.com/2026/05/21/a-dance-step-we-know-all-too-well/ #HousingCrisis #MarthasVineyard

Nurturing relationships are key to young children’s development 🌱 Connected Beginnings helps early childhood educators build those bonds through professional development. Learn more: https://youtu.be/ykrAE08LSec #earlychildhood #education

Dr. Mark Melnik discusses with WWLP-22News a concern of lawmakers and businesses: the Mass. population numbers. Is "outmigration" shrinking our state? https://bit.ly/4uhh5Hw #Massachusetts #Massachusetts #Outmigration #Demographics #Econ #Policy #StateData #Population #NewEngland #Jobs #Housing

We run one of the state's regional @Masshire career centers in Brockton, Mass. The center assists both job seekers and businesses. Our business services were highlighted in the May @metrosouthchamber.bsky.social newsletter (page 8). https://bit.ly/4tDQaVw

Martha's Vineyard Times: A housing bank funded by a real estate transfer fee could raise millions for year-round housing on Martha’s Vineyard — without hurting home sales or prices. Here’s what it means for the Island’s housing crisis: https://bit.ly/49olf8r

Study: A transfer fee on Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard home sales wouldn’t slow the market—but could help fund affordable housing. No drop in prices or sales found in comparable markets. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UMassFeeStudy #Housing #CapeAndIslands

A new study finds that a proposed real estate transfer fee on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket could raise millions for affordable housing without hurting the housing market. https://bit.ly/4nxksaW #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #RealEstate #EconomicDevelopment #PublicPolicy #DataDriven

Our new study finds that a proposed real estate transfer fee on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket could raise millions for affordable housing without hurting the housing market. https://bit.ly/4tEHDl8 #AffordableHousing #MarthasVineyard #Nantucket #HousingCrisis #RealEstate #HousingSolutions

🚀 Improving STEM success in community colleges. Our latest #DonahueImpact story shows how evaluation + innovative practices—like case management—are helping more students stay on track and succeed. 🔗 Read: https://bit.ly/3J4yxwx

Hard work alone isn’t always enough to reach — or stay in — the middle class. This piece highlights insights from Mark Melnik of the UMass Donahue Institute on the shifting realities facing workers and families. 🔗 https://bit.ly/middleclass-ma #MiddleClass #Massachusetts #EconomicMobility

Nonprofit sustainability isn’t just about funding—it’s vision, engagement, impact, and resources together. NSC helps nonprofits strengthen the core capacities that make outcomes endure. https://donahue.umass.edu/business-groups/organizational-and-community-solutions/nonprofit-sustainability-center

#MassBenchmarks recently reported that consumer spending may temper growth of the state's economy, and a statewide @cwbeacon.bsky.social#MassBenchmarkspoll backs up the feeling of "financial anxiety". https://bit.ly/4uyKcWu. Poll: https://bit.ly/3OQ8ah5

The Massachusetts economy grew faster than the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026, but the state's employment picture remains "stagnant". #MassBenchmarks https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/05/massachusetts-economy-outpaced-us-growth-in-q1-says-umass-group.html

Nonprofits are navigating constant change—and sustainability matters more than ever. The Nonprofit Sustainability Center at the UMass Donahue Institute helps organizations build resilience so impact lasts. We strengthen the core capacities that make outcomes endure. https://bit.ly/3OKr2Op

#MassBenchmarks: Productivity carries MA growth so far in 2026. Stagnant labor force growth and weak consumer spending temper the econ. outlook for the rest of 2025. Bulletin: https://donahue.umass.edu/business-groups/economic-public-policy-research/massbenchmarks/benchmarks-bulletin-may-2026

The R&D sector thrives due to cutting-edge research underway in the state, and fuels more than 376,000 jobs, $347 billion in total economic activity and more than $13 billion in state and local taxes.

Our New England Head Start Training/Tech Assistance Network helps #ece professionals respond to the unique needs of diverse communities and to strengthen services for children from birth to five and their families. #educators #kids #learning #development https://bit.ly/4diFtSb

The Massachusetts Population Estimates Program ensures up-to-date population data for every city and town—supporting fair funding, sound policy, and informed planning across the Commonwealth. https://bit.ly/4pAphjJ

MA human services are stretched to capacity. New Providers’ Council report shows 15–16% vacancies in client‑facing roles and 22% for licensed clinicians in Jan 2026. Immigrant workers fill 24% of jobs, yet work‑authorization lapses are cutting staff and services. https://bit.ly/49i38Rd

ICYMI: https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2026/04/springfields-wise-search-for-answers-on-housing-gaps-the-republican-editorials.html

“'We want a healthy and thriving Springfield and we think housing policy is part of that,' said Geraldine McCafferty, housing director for the city." https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/04/springfield-embarks-on-comprehensive-housing-study.html

Connected Beginnings supports early childhood professionals with training and tools to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of young children and families—because strong relationships matter from the very start. https://donahue.umass.edu/connected-beginnings