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LIFT paves the way for a smoother transition into the classroom, instilling confidence, familiarity, and a readiness to embrace the exciting journey of kindergarten for the young learners at Oceanlake Elementary. Learn more here!

Dear Amazing Educators,.To celebrate Back to School, we curated a mini guide for you w/ inspiration & professional dev in mind. Check out these stories, podcasts, and resources on our site + the links below. .

Is it just us or is summer going too fast? 🕑😶 We hope you're squeezing out every last drop of the season!

Get ready to raise a pouch for 20 Years of Impact! Join the Children's Institute team at the Portland Art Museum on 10/19 for an exciting afternoon of storytelling, special guests, and sharing our collective vision for the future of Oregon children. RSVP on our website. Cheers!

School district teams are invited to join the 2023-2024 Early Learning Academy (contact info has been updated)! Learn more:

Governor @TinaKotek hosted a signing ceremony for bills supporting child care and education that passed in the 2023 legislative session! #orpol #orleg

Exciting news: Children's Institute is now on Substack! Join us for access to early childhood education stories, the latest policy updates, & resources for advocates across Oregon. Today, we're sharing a report on the Power of Preschool Promise in Oregon:

Have you heard our recent podcast created in collaboration with the Oregon Pediatric Improvement Partnership (OPIP)?!🤝 In this episode, we explore recent developments in the OR health sector meant to improve the care for children ages 0-5. Check it out!

A very happy Friday to all of our education heroes out there😁Here's hoping you can soak up this summer as much as superhumanly possible. ☀

RT @MosaicMetier: 🔑Open the Door to Diversity-Focused Career Opportunities🔑. @MosaicMetier is your key to success! 💼. @Childinst is hiring!….

RT @MosaicMetier: 🔑Open the Door to Diversity-Focused Career Opportunities🔑. @MosaicMetier is your key to success! 💼. @Childinst is hiring!….

RT @cmtpitts: Great breakdown of where the #ORpol legislators left this legislative session from @Childinst: .

Don’t miss the full breakdown of the 2023 legislative session here! #orpol #orleg.

Powerful advocacy was integral to several policy wins on the Early Childhood Coalition's 2023 policy agenda. Get details about all of the bills that passed (and didn't) here: #orpol #orleg

But even with some of these challenges, early childhood advocates from all over Oregon testified at public hearings, met with legislators, made phone calls and sent letters and emails to state leaders, urging them to invest in early childhood programs. #orpol #orleg

Factors included:.1. Turnover & change in elected leadership & legislators.2. The longest walkout in Oregon legislative history.3. An unexpected $2B increase in the May revenue forecast.4. Oregon launched a new agency, the Department of Early Learning and Care.#orpol #orleg.

The Oregon Legislature concluded on June 25th, 2023. Many factors contributed to an unpredictable session, resulting in mixed outcomes for early childhood policies. #orpol #orleg.

Unraveling Oregon’s 2023 legislative session, a thread. #orpol #orleg.

The 2023 Oregon legislature ended on June 25th (after a highly unpredictable session!). In this recap, we summarize the factors that influenced this highly unusual session, advocacy efforts, policy wins and more. #orpol #orleg See the breakdown at