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,
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,
Each one of us is wired for love. We all need it, and children have the greatest opportunity to thrive when immersed in it.
This week, Children's Institute and state early learning partners hosted a webinar to elevate the importance of an intentional focus on early literacy strategies for early child care providers, educators, and families; and share funding updates.
In 2023, Oregon lawmakers passed the early literacy success initiative in an effort to support reading proficiency in young children. Now, the state is poised to distribute those funds.
Vose Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon hosted a learning lab on May 15, showing participants in the district the transformative work the school is doing to improve outcomes for students and the community.
In the latest episode of the Early Link Podcast, the Children's Institute communications team records a long-form story by CI Guest Contributor, Adriane Blackman. Blackman's story, "An Ecosystem of Care and Community," delves into the transformation of early childhood education in Yoncalla, Oregon, documenting the impact of CI's Early Works initiative in partnership with incredible folks from across the community.
As the Oregon 2024 Legislative Session ended this year, the Policy and Advocacy team at CI let out a deep breath of gratitude, relief, and excitement for the year ahead. Short sessions often prove frustrating for what can be accomplished, but this year built on the chaotic momentum of 2023’s session, clearing the path for early childhood advocates to make great strides forward.
Held on Friday, March 22 at Portland State University, the Oregon Early Childhood Summit brought together early childhood professionals from across the state and across sectors to collectively envision a better future for children’s social-emotional health. The event was produced by Children's Institute and Trauma Informed Oregon.
We are excited to share this compilation of resources with families and caregivers, early childhood educators and practitioners, and policymakers who want to support young children in developing the literacy and language skills they need to thrive.
Talisa Timms, continuous improvement specialist at Children's Institute delves into the transformative potential of literacy, emphasizing its profound impact on children's foundational skills and developmental journey, advocating for equitable access and support to enrich their early years.