The State Policy Update Report is now available!

We are pleased to share our 2019 State Policy Update Report on early childhood legislation across the country. The report features detailed legislative changes across 33 states organized by category, data on policy trends, and stories from advocates in the field.

We hope that this information helps connect you with peers in other states as we all work to strengthen early childhood investments and advance longer-term policy changes.

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National Policy's Eye on Equity

We are committed to promoting equity through our work and our partnerships. It is important to us to support the policies, practices, attitudes and actions that produce equitable power, access, and opportunities for all. As part of our team’s equity practice, we regularly share resources that grow our knowledge and help us be better advocates and partners.

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Our team is always on the move, sharing their knowledge and connecting with many of you in the field. Take a look at the upcoming conferences and meetings where we have a presence—we would love to meet you on our travels.

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The Center for American Progress releases annual updates on early learning in the U.S.

The Center for American Progress recently released their annual report that highlights the opportunities and areas for improvement across all 50 states and Washington D.C.

The report outlines current child care costs, gaps in child care access and funding, and an overview of workforce wages for each state. It is also a great resource for advocates and policymakers looking for recommendations on how best to support working families.

Check out the report broken down by state.

Early Childhood Advocacy Heroes - Dana Hepper

Take 5 minutes to read about this amazing advocate

Oregon’s kids win

During its last legislative session, Oregon passed HB 3427, also known as the Student Success Act, which will result in a $1 billion dollar annual investment in Oregon’s kids. This investment will be divided amongst early learning and K-12 education.

Recently, we conducted an interview with Dana Hepper, director of policy & advocacy at the Children’s Institute in Oregon, to learn more about the instrumental role she played in getting this legislation passed.

Click here to read the full interview.

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