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5 Things We Heard (and Felt) at the 2025 ESS Spring Cross-Network Convening
On May 16, at our Early School Success(ESS) Spring Cross-Network convening, participants brought care, creativity, and clarity as they explored what it takes to build more equitable, student-centered systems – together. Here are five things we heard – and felt – at the convening…
Register today: 2025-2026 Early School Success Academy
The Early School Success Academy returns this Fall! This professional learning experience is led by educators, for educators!
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.
Early School Success 2023-2024 Evaluation Report: Key Insights & Impact
Five years after its implementation, we collaborated with Education Northwest to complete an evaluation and we are excited to share what we’ve learned about how Early School Success is improving classrooms, supporting teachers, and helping students thrive.
Lessons from ESS: Student Voice Shapes Stronger Classrooms
Educators participating in Early School Success, gathered for a learning lab hosted by Children’s Institute. The learning lab focused on centering student voice in the classroom.
Children’s Wellness – Oregon Values and Beliefs Center
Is Oregon the best place to be a kid? If not, how can we improve childhood and parenting experiences in the state?
Early Childhood Coalition Announces 15 Policy Priorities
Children’s Institute (CI) is elated with the Oregon Legislature’s creation of a new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The Committee not only aligns with CI’s support of early childhood education, it does so in an original way.
Senate Committee Offers Fresh Take on Early Childhood Health
Children’s Institute (CI) is elated with the Oregon Legislature’s creation of a new Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The Committee not only aligns with CI’s support of early childhood education, it does so in an original way.
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.
We All May Look Different, We All Still Belong: Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values
In this episode of The Early Link Podcast, host Rafael Otto chats with producer John Nimmo and parents Gabriel and Casey—contributors to the new film Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. The film features local families considering questions including: ”What kind of world do we want to create with our children?“.
