Policy Trends
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.
Early Childhood Coalition Announces 2026 Policy Priorities
Early Childhood Coalition announces 2026 policy priorities. In 2026, providers, families, and advocates call on the Oregon Legislature to stabilize essential early learning and care services that thousands of Oregon children and families rely on.
What the 2025 Legislative Session Means for Oregon’s Children
After a challenging 2025 legislative session shaped by federal policy and funding constraints, early childhood advocates are still celebrating key wins.
Advocates, Parents Call on Oregon Legislature to Protect Preschool for All
A broad coalition of parents, early childhood educators, and advocates gathered at Escuela Viva in Southeast Portland to speak out in support of Preschool for All in Multnomah County, in response to a bill that would eliminate the program.
Early Childhood is Making Headlines! | CI News Roundup
Children's Institute, early childhood advocates, and our partners are making headlines! Read the latest about Children's Institute in the news.
Final Vote Looms on Early Learning Budget as Advocates Take Action
Early childhood advocates gathered at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem for a “Vote No on Senate Bill 5514 Day of Action” and press conference.
Advocates Urge Oregon Legislators to Choose Children
Early childhood advocates met with the Oregon Legislature to champion early childhood priorities, calling on the state to invest in young children.
A Bold Vision for Oregon Children in 2025
Kali Thorne Ladd shares her 2025 bold vision for Oregon children, outlining key priorities for young children and their families.
Child Care Advocates Celebrate Representative Janelle Bynum’s Inauguration to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
Children's Institute CEO, Kali Thorne Ladd, joined Family Forward in Washington, D.C., to attend Rep. Bynum's Congressional inauguration.
CI Wrapped: Our Top Moments of 2024
Join us to reflect and another year of meaningful progress, partnerships, and impact for Oregon’s young children and families in 2024.
