Children’s Institute shapes early childhood policy, secures public investments for early childhood programs and services, and works with school communities to strengthen early learning for children and teaching practices for educators.
Our Work
At Children’s Institute, we work to improve the lives of children from prenatal to grade 5 who experience institutional or systemic barriers to opportunity in Oregon: children from low-income families, children of color, disabled children, dual language learners, and children in rural areas.
Our research, policy and advocacy, learning initiatives, and community partnerships all aim to keep kids healthy and safe and prepare them to be active, engaged learners.
Registration is open for the 2024-2025 Early School Success Academy!
Why participate? You’ll join a network of educators across Oregon working to strengthen early learning in their school communities. You’ll also get access to rich content, expert thought partnership, coaching, resources, and a membership to our exclusive change library.
The Latest
Paula Hyatt on how Ashland Invests in Families, Kids, and the Economy
In this episode of The Early Link Podcast, we explore what the city of Ashland, Oregon is doing to improve access to child care and early learning. Paula Hyatt, an Ashland city councilor, who has taken a lead role in this work, discusses the importance of a diversified economy and the need to bring people together to create solutions for kids and working families
Nevin Van Manen on Community and Citizenship in Grants Pass
We visited Grants Pass, Oregon recently and spoke with Nevin Van Manen, the principal at Highland Elementary about school culture, and community, and what it means to be from Grants Pass, from Oregon, and from the United States.
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Events
Early School Success Academy: Session 3
Early School Success Academy: Session 3
This is the third session in the 2024-2025 Early School Success Academy. School district teams will meet virtually via Z...
Learning Lab at Beaverton School District
Learning Lab at Beaverton School District
The learning lab at Beaverton School District will showcase the work of Children's Institute's Early School Success init...
Early School Success Spring Cross-Network Convening
Early School Success Spring Cross-Network Convening
(Invitation-only event) The Spring Cross-Network convening aims to bring together Early School Success partner districts...
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Join us in celebration of our biggest accomplishments in 2024 as we countdown to the new year!
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Join us in celebration of our biggest accomplishments in 2024 as we countdown to the new year!
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Join us in celebration of our biggest accomplishments in 2024 as we countdown to the new year!
Like, share, and check back daily for another highlight! ⭐
Join us in celebration of our biggest accomplishments in 2024 as we countdown to the new year!
Like, share, and check back daily for another highlight! ⭐
Join us in celebration of our biggest accomplishments in 2024 as we countdown to the new year!
Starting today, we`ll post one of our top moments every day until January 1. That`s 10 days of CI`s top moments.
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We know that lasting change for Oregon’s youngest children happens through strong partnerships—with schools, community-based organizations, Early Childhood Coalition partners, and supporters like YOU.
Through our partnerships, we’ve been able to expand access to quality early learning, support educators, and advocate for policies that prioritize children and their families.
As we close out this year, your donation can help us continue the vital work that we do with our partners in 2025 and beyond.
Donate today! childinst.org/donate (link in bio)
WATCH: The Power of Partnership & Community, a short video highlighting the impact of our partnerships, and what we can achieve when we work in community (link in bio).
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The Early Link Podcast highlights national, regional, and local voices working in early childhood education and the nonprofit sector. The podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Rafael Otto, Children’s Institute’s director of communications.Subscribe
