The Latest
Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion Impact Report 2026
Oregon’s early learning system is stronger when inclusion, belonging, and family partnership are built into how communities work—together. The latest OECI impact report showcases the significant progress made in creating inclusive environments for all children.
Inside Échale Ganas: How educators across Oregon are rethinking multilingual learning
Our bilingual professional learning session in Salem brought educators together to look closely at classroom practice, explore translanguaging, and rethink how learning environments support multilingual students and families.
Advocates Ask Gov.Tina Kotek to Prioritize Early Childhood in Her 2027 Agenda
In these tough budget times, it’s more critical than ever to ensure kids across Oregon have what they need to be Great by Age 8 – and we need ongoing, statewide leadership to get it done. Because when Oregon kids flourish, the entire state does, too.
Week of the Young Child: Celebrating Young Children and the People who Make Early Learning Possible
Each April, communities around the country pause to celebrate the joy, creativity, and potential of young children during Week of the Young Child (WOYC). At Children’s Institute, WOYC is a chance to lift up the pieces of early learning that are so important in early child development: children learning through play, building relationships, exploring their worlds and growing with the support of dedicated adults.
Stories of SuccESS: Building Community Connections Before Kindergarten
As part of our Stories of SuccESS series, we’re highlighting moments from the field that reflect how communities across Oregon are strengthening early learning systems.
More than scores…
Spring has arrived! It also means it’s officially testing season in schools across Oregon—a time that can bring a mix of excitement and pressure for educators and students alike.
Children’s Institute 2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share Children's Institute's latest annual report, highlighting progress, partnerships, and impact that shaped the past year.
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.
Spring check-in: What’s blooming?
As the season shifts, I’ve been thinking about what’s blooming in classrooms. I imagine communities that center a love for learning, rooted in connection, play, and storytelling.
Student Voices Take Center Stage at Cornelius Elementary
On February 25, educators gathered at a Learning Lab at Cornelius Elementary to observe classrooms and explore how student voice and discourse deepen learning.
