Local Op-Eds Argue for Increased Investments in Early Childhood

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by Melissa Duclos

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09.17.2018

Newspapers in Bend, Medford, Eugene, Portland, and Salem have all recently made the case for increased investments in early learning and child care in Oregon.

The Bulletin: Strong Connection Between High-Quality Child Care and Healthy Communities, by Kendra Coates, regional director of PreK-3rd education for the High Desert Education Service District

Mail Tribune: Early Learning Can Help by Sunny Spicer, executive director of Kid Time Children’s Museum

The Register Guard: Legislators are Listening to Oregonians About Education by Representative Julie Fahey, D-Eugene

The Oregonian: We Must Help Multnomah County’s Youngest Find Success by Jessica Vega Pederson, Multnomah County commissioner

Statesman Journal: To Improve Salem’s Future, Affordable Child Care Must Be a Priority by Carol McAlice Currie, opinions editor

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