Long-term impact is not the only economic story about early childhood education. There is a more immediate and equally compelling story about the impact the early childhood workforce has on the nation鈥檚 current economic health.
Learn how the the federal budget and appropriations processes work, how it supports children, families and educators, and how that support can be reciprocated by you.
Learn more about the Everyday Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) signed in December 2015, and how it focuses on the importance of the early years for long-term student success.
Explore how investing in direct subsidies such as the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is vital to helping low- and middle-income families with young children afford quality child care.
Explore important early childhood policy issues and processes, including what different laws do, how they work, how they support you鈥攁nd how you can support them.
Regardless of which medium you choose, it is crucial to exercise the appropriate protocol and courtesies that make it easier for press to cover your story.
51吃瓜网 has created a suite of resources and tools to help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills to elevate your voice and advocacy efforts to new levels.
Whether you work directly with early childhood educators, children, and/or families or serve primarily as a policy or research organization, here are some activities your 501(c)3 organization can conduct leading up to and on Election Day.
Strong relationships build trust and help ensure that policymakers know who you are, how you can be helpful, and why your mission is important. Learn more about how you can build these relationships.
You鈥檙e ready to raise your voice on behalf of high-quality early childhood education and educators. Where should you begin? Here are some key players you should know.
