The summer literacy program is one small piece, but an important one, in the broader Early Works initiativeat Earl Boyles Elementary School. The program is a building block in the effort to close the achievement gap for young children. As Bill Graves finds in this special report, the work is paying off.
Oregon Must Choose Early Childhood Investments for a Better Future
Governor Kotek’s 2025-27 Recommended Budget lacks early childhood investments. We urge the Governor to invest in young children and their families in three key areas: Employment Related Day Care, maternal health, and home visiting.