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New metric in OR will make social emotional health care more accessible
Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. Originally published by Public News Service on 8/23/24.
A Message from Kali Thorne Ladd: Policy Change for Families, Lessons from History and Hope for the Future
In this message, Kali Thorne Ladd highlights the urgent need for systemic change to better support children and families in the United States, and emphasizes the critical importance of these issues for the nation’s future prosperity.
Advocates Push for Early Childhood Solutions on Capitol Hill
Recently, Children's Institute connected with other advocates in Washington, D.C., for a two-day event focused on policies for young children and families. While there, the team also met with with members of Oregon's Congressional delegation to discuss how to solve children's issues in Oregon.
Strengthening Early Literacy Practices with Evidence-Based Resources
This article, co-authored by Herbert Turner at Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL Northwest) and Marina Merrill at Children's Institute, highlights a compilation of evidence-based resources to support and strengthen early literacy resources for young children. Originally published by REL NW on 07/30/24.
States Have A Role To Play in Helping Kids Access Inclusive Pre-K
States look to improve collaboration between school districts and community partners. Originally published by New America on 7/18/24.
State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook Report
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released the State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook. This annual report tracks preschool enrollment, funding, and quality across the United States. This year's report highlights key findings on universal preschool and emerging trends nationwide.
A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum Report
A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is an essential and exciting step in addressing gaps in the curricula.
Key Findings from the Oregon Early Childhood Health Summit, Report
A new report from Children's Institute and Trauma Informed Oregon shares key findings from the 2024 Oregon Early Childhood Summit on social-emotional health.
Prioritizing Children is Oregon’s Path to a Brighter Future
Oregon must invest in strategies that support children from prenatal through age five, and their families, to create more equitable opportunities now and prevent challenges in the future,
