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Prioritizing Early Childhood in Oregon: A Discussion with State Rep. Karin Power & Rep. Jack Zika
In this episode, host Rafael Otto speaks with Oregon state representatives Karin Power (D), representing Milwaukie,...
Portland’s Mxm Bloc is Eliminating Barriers for Black Moms & Their Children
In this segment of The Early Link Podcast, host Rafael Otto speaks with Rashelle Chase-Miller, who is an activist and a mom. She’s authored many articles and works in early childhood curriculum development. She’s also founder of Mxm Bloc, a Black mxm led mutual-aid group that supports Black families, and Reproductive Rights PDX.
We’re Harnessing the Power of Moms!
Moms are tenacious. Moms are strong. And most importantly, moms give all they've got to make sure their kids have what...
Early Works and Early School Success
Since 2010, we’ve helped build community-centered early learning programs that have transformed schools and created opportunities for young children and their families. That work continues to shape state policy and strengthen early learning, preschool through grade 5.
Early Childhood Coalition
2022 Brought New Investments
New investments from the 2022 legislative session are a significant win for Oregon’s children. Read more.
Expand Early Childhood Facilities
Oregon needs to expand facilities to improve access to child care and preschool. Read more.
Strengthen the Workforce
Read our 2022 advocacy letter.
Gearing up for 2023
The Early Childhood Coalition meets every month. We invite you to join us and help keep early early childhood a priority for lawmakers! Read more.
Health and Learning Initiative
The Health and Learning Initiative is a partnership between Children’s Institute, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership to transform the relationship between Oregon’s health care and early learning systems.
Our recent work developing an incentive metric for Coordinated Care Organizations focused on social and emotional health is the first of its kind in the nation.
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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 Children’s Institute’s Director of Communications, Rafael Otto.
It also airs Sundays at 4:30 PM on 99.1 FM thanks to Portland Radio Project.
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