Children’s Institute shapes early childhood policy, secures public investments for early childhood programs and services, and works with school communities to strengthen early learning for children and teaching practices for educators.
Our Work
At Children’s Institute, we work to improve the lives of children from prenatal to grade 5 who experience institutional or systemic barriers to opportunity in Oregon: children from low-income families, children of color, disabled children, dual language learners, and children in rural areas.
Our research, policy and advocacy, learning initiatives, and community partnerships all aim to keep kids healthy and safe and prepare them to be active, engaged learners.
Registration is open for the 2024-2025 Early School Success Academy!
Why participate? You’ll join a network of educators across Oregon working to strengthen early learning in their school communities. You’ll also get access to rich content, expert thought partnership, coaching, resources, and a membership to our exclusive change library.
The Latest
Children’s Wellness – Oregon Values and Beliefs Center
Is Oregon the best place to be a kid? If not, how can we improve childhood and parenting experiences in the state?
Early Childhood Coalition Announces 15 Policy Priorities
Children’s Institute (CI) is elated with the Oregon Legislature’s creation of a new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The Committee not only aligns with CI’s support of early childhood education, it does so in an original way.
Senate Committee Offers Fresh Take on Early Childhood Health
Children’s Institute (CI) is elated with the Oregon Legislature’s creation of a new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The Committee not only aligns with CI’s support of early childhood education, it does so in an original way.
Events
Learning Lab at Beaverton School District
Learning Lab at Beaverton School District
The learning lab at Beaverton School District will showcase the work of Children's Institute's Early School Success init...
Early School Success Spring Cross-Network Convening
Early School Success Spring Cross-Network Convening
(Invitation-only event) The Spring Cross-Network convening aims to bring together Early School Success partner districts...
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Day 3 of our Early School Success Academy is here *today*! 🎉
In this video, you have the chance to (virtually) meet Heather Murphy, Early Learning and Family Resources Administrator at South Lane School District. She shares her experience with the Early School Success Academy.
Our ESS Academy is a team-based learning experience designed to help educators build stronger connections between preschool and third grade in their communities. Through virtual sessions and personalized coaching, participants join a statewide network of educators committed to improving early learning outcomes.
Want to join? To register or learn more about Early Learning Academy, please reach out to Shawnté Hines, at shawnte@childinst.org #ESS #earlylearningoutcomes #preschool #education southlane_sd @4jschools
February 6, 2025, is Medicaid Day of Action! Call your congressperson today and tell them to protect Medicaid!
Medicaid covers half of all U.S. children and provides crucial support for children with special needs. In Oregon, nearly 500,000 children ages 0-18 receive health care through this critical health program! Funding cuts could devastate their futures.
Protect Medicaid. Call your member of Congress and protect Medicaid: 866-426-2631.
Check out the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care`s Oregon Sanctuary Laws & Early Learning Resources. Linked in our bio.
#sanctuary #earlylearning #oregondelc
Please enjoy our mini-guide in honor of #blackhistorymonth. Our guide features stories, resources, and events. We honor and celebrate our whole community during this important time and every day of the year. The links to the resources in the guide are in the linktr.ee in our bio!😊#childliteracy #mistycopeland #blackhistory
CI CEO Kali Thorne Ladd described the SEL muscle being built during learning while at a Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR) panel on a Jan. 28 called "Sports-Focused Initiatives: A Way Through the Debate About SEL?"
GLR offers regular panels on current topics like SEL during Learning Tuesdays, and this panel featured not only Thorne Ladd but also education leaders and Olympic medalists who worked at organizations nationwide. There was a robust discussion around SEL and how it integrated with sports, such as physical activity often offering the resilience to help manage feelings.
Fellow panelists were from the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, Classroom Champions, and The Ohio State University. Find a link to the full webinar in our linktr.ee. Learn about upcoming panels like this one through our partner, GLR: @campaignforglr
#earlyliteracy #socialemotionallearning #socialemotionaldevelopment #learningtuesdays #sports
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The Early Link Podcast highlights national, regional, and local voices working in early childhood education and the nonprofit sector. The podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Rafael Otto, Children’s Institute’s director of communications.Subscribe
