🧩 Up to $129 MILLION in new state tax collections.
The Missing Piece shows how investing in early childhood education could strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, families, and economy.
📖 Read the report: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport
📈 $5.3 BILLION in increased economic output.
The Missing Piece highlights how a statewide early childhood education system could strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, businesses, and economy.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport
📣 Louisiana parents, we want to hear from YOU!
The Parent Poll is NOW OPEN through November 11! 🎉
Share your experiences and help shape the future of child care and early childhood education in Louisiana.
🔗 Take the poll: bit.ly/26PollSMEnglish
📣 LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE! 🗳️
Today is your final opportunity to cast your ballot during Louisiana’s early voting period! Find your early voting location, voting hours, and view election information through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website: sos.la.gov/elections-voting/…
💡 $3.2 BILLION in additional earnings for Louisiana families.
The Missing Piece shows how investing in a statewide early childhood education system could strengthen families and workforce opportunities.
📖 Read the report: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport
🌟 Congratulations to Louisiana’s first @nafcc Leaders Shaping Leaders cohort! We’re proud to support family child care educators as they strengthen their businesses, elevate their voices, and serve children and families.
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🔎 Join Dr. Rachel Vernon & Rep. Barbara Freiberg on Oct. 23 to explore the value of longitudinal early childhood data in Louisiana.
💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
📊 Join Abby McCartney & Sri Raghunath on Oct. 23 to explore a more stable, transparent approach to early childhood funding in Louisiana.
💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
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💛 What’s next for paid leave in Louisiana? Join Anne Jayes & Stephanie Ramirez-Lopez on Oct. 23 to explore progress and opportunities for families.
💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
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🌱 Join Dr. Danica Brown & Rochelle Wilcox Oct. 23 for lessons on provider business coaching and early educator supports.
Our FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium starts today!
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
💼 Hear Dr. Heather Carpenter & Dr. Timothy Magner explore what Caddo Parish’s child care market means for families, employers, and the workforce.
📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
🧩 Explore child care’s role in Louisiana’s workforce and economy with Dr. Stephen Barnes, Dr. Belinda Davis & Ben Vincent.
📅 Early Childhood Symposium | Oct. 22–23
💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
🍎 How can Louisiana improve early educator compensation? Join Dr. Caitlin McLean for new research on state policy and local partnerships.
📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
A reminder that you should exercise your right to vote. Early voting starts TODAY! 🗳️
Ensure that your voice is heard. Head to voterportal.sos.la.gov to find your voting location and make a plan today! #YourVoteMatters
🔎 Join Dr. Terri Porche Ricks to explore embedding poverty competence in early childhood educator preparation at our Early Childhood Symposium.
📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
💡 Explore local early childhood funding with Mayor Lionel Johnson, Caryl Ewing, Rochelle Wilcox & Jan Ross at our Early Childhood Symposium!
📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
🎤 What matters most to early educators? Join Alicia Gerry & Teresa Falgoust at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium to explore how wages and workplace conditions shape educators’ experiences!
📅 Oct. 22–23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
📚 Building a stronger early childhood workforce starts with lasting investments!
A case study from UC Berkeley highlights Louisiana’s progress in strengthening early childhood education and the need for sustainable educator compensation.
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LA Policy Institute retweeted
Louisiana would generate an additional $5.3 billion a year in economic activity if every family had access to comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education for children from birth through age 4. That's according to a new report from @PolicyInstLA businessreport.com/expanded-…
🎤 What have six years of surveys revealed? Join Heather Cope & Vincent Rossmeier at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium to explore trends and challenges facing Louisiana families and child care providers!
📅 Oct. 22–23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE
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