Walking in Their Shoes: Poverty Simulation Experience

Walking in Their Shoes: Poverty Simulation Experience

This week, several of our staff participated in a Poverty Simulation — an interactive experience designed to shed light on the day-to-day challenges faced by families living in poverty. The simulation placed participants in real-life scenarios where they had to...
The Franklin School 4K Celebration

The Franklin School 4K Celebration

https://1steps.org/wp-content/uploads/TFS-4K-Celebration.mp4 On May 28, 2025, The Franklin School’s 4K students rolled into their next big adventure—literally! The Cleveland Academy auditorium came alive with excitement as our littlest learners skated into the room to...
Story Time

Story Time

Many thanks to former State Representative Rita Alison for reading to our students at The Franklin School! Check out the video here.
#ChildCareLet’sMeWork

#ChildCareLet’sMeWork

We are in an unprecedented time of focus on child care. The pandemic revealed significant flaws in the child care system, and remedies including a substantial financial investment are currently being discussed. Every Congressional representative needs to understand...
Stress & Healthy Coping Strategies

Stress & Healthy Coping Strategies

Shiloh, one of our Early Head Start interns, is sharing some great tips on how to deal with stress using healthy coping strategies. Check it out!