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The Power of Advocacy: The Fight Against Poverty & Inequity
Wednesday, November 11 from 12 – 1 p.m. CST
There is an immediate need for local, state and federal policies that prioritize and sustain early learning and care programs. Join us for a panel discussion between early childhood experts to learn the importance of advocacy and its power to promote and inspire community change in the fight against generational poverty and inequity. Moderated by Start Early President Diana Rauner, the discussion’s panelists include:
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Jessie Rasmussen, President, Buffett Early Childhood Fund
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Sarah Rittling, Executive Director, First Five Years Fund
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Blythe Keeler Robinson, CEO, Sheltering Arms
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Christina Walker, Director of Policy & Advocacy, Clayton Early Learning
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About the “Starting Early Begins With...” Speaker SeriesDecades of research have proven that quality early learning and care programs can have positive multi-generation impact, lifting families out of poverty and setting a foundation for success. Start Early invites you to a three-part discussion series with experts who will offer critical solutions to make equal opportunity to these programs a reality. While each virtual event offers a different perspective and topic, this series comprehensively covers concrete and evidence-based solutions for combating one of society’s most complex problems – generational poverty. The final two discussions include:
Human Rights & Better Health Outcomes
Thursday, December 10 from 12 – 1 p.m. CST
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Reopening the Economy: Impact on Early Learning Providers & the Workforce
Thursday, January 12 from 12 – 1 p.m. CST or 7 – 8 p.m. CST
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Unable to join us for the above discussions? Each event will be recorded and shared on StartEarly.org.
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