For Public Officials
& Policy-Makers
& Policy-Makers
You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on financing and regulating early childhood education and child care!
Long-term economic strength and fiscal sustainability depends on our future workforce. Investing in children is a vital economic growth strategy and a priority of business, government and philanthropy. Private and public resources are limited and should be allocated based on evidence of effectiveness. (Source: The Telluride Summit)
"Our findings provide strong evidence that sustained high-quality early childhood programs can contribute to well-being for individuals and society," said Dr. Arthur J Reynolds, director of the Chicago Longitudinal Study and co-director of the Human Capital Research Collaborative at the University of Minnesota. “As public institutions are being pressed to cut costs, our findings suggest that increasing access to high-quality programs starting in preschool and continuing into the early grades is an efficient use of public resources."
Child development programs that use private and public incentives will be stronger. Make a difference today for your community’s children by supporting these vital programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the child care issues facing my constituents?
2. Do children really “need” preschool?
3. Why invest in early childhood education?
4. How does early childhood development affect tomorrow’s workforce?
5. Is there proof the effects of quality preschool will actually last?
6. How does early childhood education factor into our economy?
7. What can I do to make a difference?
8. What are some family-friendly practices I can encourage through legislation and speaking to the business community?
9. How can I get a Smart Beginnings speaker to come talk to my staff or professional/civic organization?
10. How can I get on the Smart Beginnings email list?
11. Where can I get additional information and resources?
KidsPriorityOne.org
"Our findings provide strong evidence that sustained high-quality early childhood programs can contribute to well-being for individuals and society," said Dr. Arthur J Reynolds, director of the Chicago Longitudinal Study and co-director of the Human Capital Research Collaborative at the University of Minnesota. “As public institutions are being pressed to cut costs, our findings suggest that increasing access to high-quality programs starting in preschool and continuing into the early grades is an efficient use of public resources."
Child development programs that use private and public incentives will be stronger. Make a difference today for your community’s children by supporting these vital programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the child care issues facing my constituents?
2. Do children really “need” preschool?
3. Why invest in early childhood education?
4. How does early childhood development affect tomorrow’s workforce?
5. Is there proof the effects of quality preschool will actually last?
6. How does early childhood education factor into our economy?
7. What can I do to make a difference?
8. What are some family-friendly practices I can encourage through legislation and speaking to the business community?
9. How can I get a Smart Beginnings speaker to come talk to my staff or professional/civic organization?
10. How can I get on the Smart Beginnings email list?
11. Where can I get additional information and resources?
KidsPriorityOne.org
