Preschool
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.
Strengthen Early Learning and Care in Oregon!
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New metric in OR will make social emotional health care more accessible
Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. Originally published by Public News Service on 8/23/24.
Strengthening Early Literacy Practices with Evidence-Based Resources
This article, co-authored by Herbert Turner at Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL Northwest) and Marina Merrill at Children's Institute, highlights a compilation of evidence-based resources to support and strengthen early literacy resources for young children. Originally published by REL NW on 07/30/24.
States Have A Role To Play in Helping Kids Access Inclusive Pre-K
States look to improve collaboration between school districts and community partners. Originally published by New America on 7/18/24.
State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook Report
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released the State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook. This annual report tracks preschool enrollment, funding, and quality across the United States. This year's report highlights key findings on universal preschool and emerging trends nationwide.
A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum Report
A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is an essential and exciting step in addressing gaps in the curricula.
Oregon School’s Learning Labs Showcase the Power of Early Learning
Vose Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon hosted a learning lab on May 15, showing participants in the district the transformative work the school is doing to improve outcomes for students and the community.
Children’s Institute Launches Early Literacy Resources
We are excited to share this compilation of resources with families and caregivers, early childhood educators and practitioners, and policymakers who want to support young children in developing the literacy and language skills they need to thrive.
State Partners Celebrate Early Childhood Inclusion
Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion (OECI) partners convened at Oregon State University for an annual celebration of statewide work to bring high‐quality, inclusive preschool policies and practices to all levels of Oregon’s early care and education system.
