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Abogando por Preescolar para Todos con Yasmin Martinez y Bridget Cooke

By Rafael Otto | Jun 29, 2022

En éste podcast, una de las invitadas es Bridget Cooke, la directora ejecutiva de Adelante Mujeres, cuya experiencia incluye trabajar con familias y mujeres inmigrantes y organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Oregon, California y Chile. También estamos acompañados por Yasmin Martinez, una madre que aboga para los niños y las familias de su comunidad, el condado de Washington aquí en Oregon. Ambas están involucradas en el esfuerzo de traer preescolar para todos los niños de tres y cuatro años y están trabajando para llevar este empeño en la boleta electoral este noviembre.

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Lacey Hays on the Power of Parent Voice & Advocacy

By Rafael Otto | Jun 29, 2022

On this episode of the Early Link Podcast, host Rafael Otto speaks with Lacey Hays, a parent and advocate in Washington County here in Oregon. She’s currently co-chair for the Early Learning Washington County Steering Committee and a member of both the Preschool for All Technical Advisory Committee and the Organizing and Outreach Committee. All of that work is in support of establishing Preschool for All in Washington County.

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An Update on Preschool for All Multnomah County with Leslee Barnes

By Rafael Otto | Jun 13, 2022

On this segment of The Early Link, we're following up with Leslee Barnes, Director of the Preschool and Early Learning Division at Multnomah County, who gives us an update on the implementation of Preschool for All (PFA) in Multnomah County. Barnes is a fourth-generation Oregonian who grew up in Northeast Portland, and a leading figure working alongside commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, in the development of Preschool for All which was approved by voters in November 2020.

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Early Works has Changed my Community

By CI Guest | Jan 7, 2022

Yoncalla's partnership with Children's Institute has changed our community.

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Because of Early Works, I Know my Voice Matters

By CI Guest | Jan 6, 2022

Thanks to Early Works, I've had opportunities to become a leader in my school and help other families.

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Preschool for All Ensures High-Quality Early Learning for Children in Multnomah County

By Rafael Otto | Dec 21, 2021

On this episode, host Rafael Otto speaks with Leslee Barnes, the director of the Preschool and Early Learning Division at Multnomah County.

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From CAP: Build Back Better Act Will Allow Parents to Choose Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-K

By CI Guest | Dec 16, 2021

Despite claims to the contrary, the Build Back Better Act envisions an important role for faith-based child care providers.

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Earl Boyles’ Neighborhood Center Nurtures Community and Connection

By Celeste Yager-Kandle | Oct 11, 2021

In 2010, Earl Boyles became the first site for Children’s Institute’s community-centered Early Works initiative, an approach to early learning and healthy development built on partnerships, innovation, and engaged families.

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Oregon’s Legislature Invests in Young Children and Families

By Celeste Yager-Kandle | Jul 2, 2021

Oregon lawmakers concluded the 2021 legislative session shortly after 5:30 p.m. on June 26, 2021 — a day ahead of the constitutionally mandated deadline. In the final days of a challenging and unusual five-month virtual legislative process, Oregon’s Early Childhood...

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A Glimpse of How Yoncalla’s Youngest Learners Spend Their Day

By Celeste Yager-Kandle | Jun 4, 2021

We visited the Early Learning Center at Yoncalla Elementary on a warm, May morning to see how some of Yoncalla's youngest learners spend their day. Located about 2.5 hours south of Portland, Yoncalla is a close-knit, rural community in Douglas County that sprawls...

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