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Early School Success Leadership Camp 2023

By Rafael Otto | Aug 15, 2023

Yesterday, Early School Success teams from four school districts across Oregon met up for a first-of-its-kind leadership camp hosted by Children's Institute. Throughout the day, educators and administrators explored methods for creating change at the school and district levels while examining perspectives on identity, collaboration, and psychological safety. Together, these dedicated early education professionals are reshaping their school communities to make a positive impact on children. Read the full story to learn more.

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What We’re Reading: Oregon KIDS Count Data

By CI Communications | Jul 17, 2023

In June, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2023 KIDS COUNT data book with national and state-level data on child well-being across four core areas: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. The 34th edition of this critical...

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Oregon’s Push for Increased Public Investment

By CI Guest | May 23, 2023

This article was written by Nicole Hsu and originally shared through New America on May 15, 2023. The link can be found here. Across the nation, people are connecting the dots on just how critical strong early childhood infrastructure is for the nation’s...

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What We’re Reading: Preschool for All

By Suze Wehr | Apr 13, 2023

What if there were a way to connect every 3- and 4-year-old in Multnomah County to free, inclusive, culturally responsive preschool experiences? This inspiring goal is coming to life through Preschool for All, a program built through long-term community engagement with parents, educators, policymakers, organizations and early childhood specialists. In just one year, Preschool for All has made the dream of preschool possible for more than 700 children at 47 sites in 16 zip codes across Multnomah County.

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Press Release: Public Opinion Supports Expanded Investment in Early Childhood

By Rafael Otto | Mar 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts Amaury Vogel, Associate Executive Director, Oregon Values and Belief Center avogel@oregonvbc.org, 503.734.6748 Marina Merrill, Director of Research and Strategy, Children’s Institute marina@childinst.org, 503.860.3833 Public opinion...

OVBC Key Finding_80% of Oregonian support increases in state funding

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Early Childhood Champion Julie Young Honored with the 2022 Alexander Award

By CI Communications | Dec 2, 2022

Children’s Institute is thrilled to honor Julie Young as this year’s recipient of the Alexander Award for her dedication and commitment to ensuring that young children in Oregon have the love, education, and care they need.

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We’re in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide!

By CI Communications | Oct 31, 2022

Fall has officially arrived and we’re entering a season of giving and gratitude. With that, we’re excited to announce that for the first time, we’re participating in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide and our goal is to raise $20,000! Give!Guide is Portland’s largest...

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CI Partners with Family of Julie Mancini, Continues Legacy for Children

By CI Communications | Oct 3, 2022

Earlier this week, we lost one of our fiercest champions for children in Oregon, Julie Mancini. Julie began her career as an early childhood educator and when she joined the Children’s Institute Board, said it felt like “coming home.”

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Oregon’s Kids Need Bold Leadership Now

By CI Communications | Sep 19, 2022

Our leaders must know that children are at the heart of a healthy and thriving state. That’s why yesterday in the Sunday Oregonian, Kali Thorne Ladd, CI’s chief executive officer, and Whitney Grubbs, executive director of Foundations for a Better Oregon, made the...

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We’re Harnessing the Power of Moms!

By CI Communications | Jun 17, 2022

Moms are tenacious. Moms are strong. And most importantly, moms give all they've got to make sure their kids have what they need. We need tenacity and strength from moms in our movement! We know that a brighter future for our state rests on a foundation of love...

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