Governor Kitzhaber received the 1st annual Alexander Award at the Children’s Institute’s Make It Your Business event in 2013.
Oregon’s 2026 Short Session Ends as Early Childhood Advocates Look Ahead
The 2026 Oregon legislative short session closed without restoring key early childhood investments, but advocates continued to elevate the needs of young children and families. Early childhood partners and advocates remain focused on stabilizing essential early learning services and strengthening support for Oregon’s youngest learners.