In our newest report, we tell the story of how a publicly funded preschool began at Earl Boyles Elementary School in Portland, and of the many courageous and smart partners who came together to make it work. We hope this story inspires and motivates the needed...
Communities across Oregon are grappling with an inadequate supply of early childhood facilities. Meanwhile, experts have led the way to a better understanding of how the design of a facility influences a child's development - positively or negatively depending on...
Governor Kitzhaber received the 1st annual Alexander Award at the Children's Institute's Make It Your Business event in 2013.
Video by Kate Raphael / Studio Kate
This 2011 video introduces the Children's Institute's Early Works initiative.
Governor Kitzhaber addresses a national audience in Washington D.C.
Pre-kindergarten represents a new beginning for American education.
Economist James Heckman links "soft skills" like attention, motivation, and self-confidence to lifelong success. Here, Heckman argues that investing in these skills will provide a greater return than investing in social programs or infrastructure....
Harriet Meyer, Co-Chair of the Illinois Early Learning Council, testifies at a hearing in 2009 regarding the importance of early childhood development.
A documentary video by PreKNow that follows five children through a year in their high-quality pre-k classroom.
