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Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program Accepting Applications for Cohort 16: Webinars Oct. 7, 14, 21
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 16 of our legacy leadership program, the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). As with the current cohort that’s underway, access to the program and the curriculum has been broadened to include and encourage individuals from community organizations, government entities, businesses, as well […]
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Clarity is Kindness: Guest Blog from Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program Fellow Drew McGee
CLARITY IS KINDNESS by Drew McGee Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program, Cohort 15* Research and Evaluation Manager, Early Childhood Solutions LLC What Clarity Feels Like Back when I was a budding graduate student, my advisor and I had weekly one-on-ones about projects, the research lab, and life. Because grad school was overwhelming, I sometimes didn’t […]
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New Early Childhood Leadership Commission Named; Buell President & CEO Occupies Spot as Co-Chair
Steve ErkenBrack, President & CEO of the Buell Foundation, has been appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis to fill one of three co-chair positions on the Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC). The ECLC is Colorado’s federally authorized state advisory council for early childhood and was established in 2010. Operating in conjunction with the Colorado Department […]
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Buell Foundation Partners with CEI on ECE Workforce Pathways Report
Colorado’s early childhood education (ECE) workforce is at an important moment of change—and the opportunity to redesign the systems and structures that support it is well within reach. The Buell Foundation has partnered with Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) as Colorado’s PK-12 intermediary to take a comprehensive look at how ECE career pathways are designed, delivered, […]
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Investing in the People Who Care for Colorado’s Kids
Jason Callegari, Director of Initiatives, shares his insights in a guest blog post that details lessons learned from CIRCLE continuation funding. Find the Early Milestones Colorado blog post here: Investing in the People Who Care for Colorado’s Kids. Background: In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on child care, in 2021 the Colorado legislature created […]
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Welcome Marion Batayte, Director of Programs
The Buell Foundation is pleased to welcome Marion Batayte as our new Director of Programs. Among numerous other responsibilities in this role, Marion will provide leadership and oversight across the Foundation’s responsive grantmaking, grants management, and evaluation functions. Marion has served the early childhood community in Colorado for more than 20 years. Most recently, she […]
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Buell Foundation Announces 2026 Fellows for Early Childhood Leadership Program
The Buell Foundation announced in a press release the new Cohort 15 of the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP), welcoming 20 fellows selected through a highly competitive statewide process. Beginning in March 2026, the nine-month leadership fellowship convenes leaders from education, public systems, health, philanthropy, and community-based organizations to strengthen leadership capacity, enhance systems-change […]
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The Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program Is Back
We are excited to announce the relaunch of our legacy leadership program, the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Careful planning, consideration, and attention have been dedicated to this curriculum and relaunch to ensure that the next iteration will continue to be transformative and impactful for program participants. Through the program, fellows will engage in […]
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Webinars Highlight Successful Ballot Tax Measures
The Buell Foundation and Gary Community Ventures are pleased to invite you to two upcoming webinars. Please share these webinars with community leaders, funders, and early childhood advocates. Interested attendees must sign up for each webinar to participate. Early Childhood on the Ballot: Successful Sales Tax Measures in Larimer County and from Aspen to Parachute Wednesday, December […]
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Buell Foundation Partners with DOLA to Fully Fund New Child Care Planning Grant Program
In a press release distributed Nov. 20, 2025, the Buell Foundation has announced that it’s partnered with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to fully fund a new child care planning grant program, marking the first time the program has granted funds to municipalities and counties across the state. This collaboration seeks to strengthen […]
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Grantee Spotlight: Colorado Fatherhood Network
Our newest Buell Foundation Grantee Spotlight highlights the Colorado Fatherhood Network (CFN), a father-focused, statewide, systems-level practitioner network for those supporting fathers and families at many levels. CFN integrates fatherhood engagement into early childhood systems to create father-inclusive environments and ensure that the voices and needs of fathers are part of the broader conversation. We […]
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Stacy Howard Awarded 2025 Who’s Who In Impact Investing
The Buell Foundation’s very own Stacy Howard, PhD was recently recognized as one of the 2025 Who’s Who in Impact Investing. This award celebrates outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact. The award is given through the Impact Finance Center, which “helps guide individuals, organizations, and communities to unlock the power of capital to address the world’s […]
