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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.
The Power of Inclusive Classrooms at Gilbert Creek Child Development Center
In this episode, host Rafael Otto visits Grants Pass, Oregon, to talk with Shannon Bilbao and Susan Peck from Gilbert Creek Child Development Center. They discuss why inclusive classrooms are so valuable for the healthy development of all children and share examples of what they see in their classrooms. Tune in and share!
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.