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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.
Key Findings from the Oregon Early Childhood Health Summit, Report
A new report from Children's Institute and Trauma Informed Oregon shares key findings from the 2024 Oregon Early Childhood Summit on social-emotional health.
Prioritizing Children is Oregon’s Path to a Brighter Future
Oregon must invest in strategies that support children from prenatal through age five, and their families, to create more equitable opportunities now and prevent challenges in the future,
Five Ways we can Harness Love to Help Children Thrive
Each one of us is wired for love. We all need it, and children have the greatest opportunity to thrive when immersed in it.
Early Learning Partners Reveal Resources, Funding to Support Oregon’s Early Literacy Plan
This week, Children's Institute and state early learning partners hosted a webinar to elevate the importance of an intentional focus on early literacy strategies for early child care providers, educators, and families; and share funding updates.
Oregon Prepares to Fund Early Literacy Efforts
In 2023, Oregon lawmakers passed the early literacy success initiative in an effort to support reading proficiency in young children. Now, the state is poised to distribute those funds.
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.
Early School Success Partners Celebrate Accomplishments at Spring Event
Early School Success School districts from across Oregon gathered in Salem to reflect on the school year, celebrate successes, and plan for the future.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Early School Success Academy’s Year in Review
Exciting news! Children’s Institute’s Early Learning Academy is now the Early School Success Academy (ESS Academy). The name has changed, but everything else remains the same. Read on to take a look back with us as we reflect on the 2023-2024 ESS Academy, and discover why this learning opportunity is too good to miss!
An Ecosystem of Care and Community with Adriane Blackman
In the latest episode of the Early Link Podcast, the Children's Institute communications team records a long-form story by CI Guest Contributor, Adriane Blackman. Blackman's story, "An Ecosystem of Care and Community," delves into the transformation of early childhood education in Yoncalla, Oregon, documenting the impact of CI's Early Works initiative in partnership with incredible folks from across the community.
