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Board thanks departing secretary as advocates praise his engagement
Board of Early Education and Care (Department of Early Education and Care) · February 11, 2026
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At its February meeting the Board of Early Education and Care honored outgoing Secretary Pat Tutwiler; public commenter Amy O'Leary of Strategies for Children praised his engagement and called for continued investment in workforce and access.
The Board of Early Education and Care opened its February meeting by honoring two departing leaders and thanking Secretary Pat Tutwiler for his service. Tutwiler, who told the board this has been "the professional honor of a lifetime," reflected on centering children and families in policy and on efforts to stabilize and…
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