We’re building a socially just and equitable future for kids. Children’s Institute has always worked passionately to improve outcomes for Oregon’s kids. Since our founding in 2003, we’ve come to know that a brighter future for our state rests on a foundation of love and care for every child and family. Love sometimes requires a reckoning. We have to grapple with a difficult truth: many policies and practices designed to address economic inequity do not meet the needs of children of color and children living in rural communities. We’re committed to shifting these systems toward justice. And we invite you to join us.
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What an incredible week to be at the Capital! So thankful for these champions for children and families- Senator Ron Wyden and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Children's Institute is grateful for continued partnership. Our state and country are better because of you. #grateful #bethechange#childrenmatter
This #glrweek (Campaign for Grade-Level Reading), we've highlighted ways our state and other Oregon communities are prioritizing early learning and success. From a library of early literacy resources, to Learning Labs in Beaverton School District, the Yoncalla community transformed by early learning, and state policies that are making early literacy a top priority. #focusonthegaps We're lucky to have so many amazing folks in our educator network who are just as dedicated to making Oregon the best place to be a kid as we are. Become part of our awesome network of educators! https://lnkd.in/gi6cdBds
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Supporting children in the first 1000 days is not only a moral imperative but an economic one. Let's do this, Oregon.
"We have our best opportunity to support thriving adults by focusing on the first thousand days." - Kali Thorne Ladd, CEO of the Children's Institute Our work to align health care, education and community to collectively re-imagine how we support children during the First 1,000 Days of life wouldn't be possible without visionary leaders like Kali, who we're incredibly fortunate to have on our board of directors. Kali has a long track record of working to transform early learning and healthy development for children and families in Oregon, and she and the Children's Institute have been instrumental in shaping our #upstreaminitiative. Check out this short video to hear more from Kali about why it's time to change how we invest in children. https://lnkd.in/gDVZ_amV
More than ten years ago, Children's Institute and the Ford Family Foundation recognized the importance of responding to the needs of remote rural communities in Oregon. In 2013, they launched Early Works, a long-term initiative built on a partnership with the Yoncalla School District. Since then, engaged and dedicated parents, families, and educators with a commitment to excellence in education have helped to transform an entire district, ensuring that children have access to high-quality early learning opportunities that prepare them for a brighter future. #GLRWeek2024 #FocusontheGaps Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Listen to the full audio story at https://bit.ly/3WgTzeg
🌟 Our Early School Success initiative (ESS) is all about giving young children the best start in their education. 🌟 We started ESS because we believe that early childhood programs and the K-12 school system should work together to create high-quality learning experiences for kids that support their educational success and social-emotional learning. 🌟 Our collaborative approach with school districts helps them transform their practices to strengthen early learning programs and support alignment from preschool through grade 3. 🌟 Beaverton School District is one of our ESS partners, and has demonstrated a deep commitment to support young learners, and improve outcomes for students and the community. 🌟 This year, Vose Elementary School hosted Learning Labs to showcase the power of early learning and provide a space to nurture cross-district relationships and collaboration. #GLRWeek2024 Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Calling all early childhood practitioners and educators, policymakers, and parents and caregivers! It's #GLRweek, which means we're highlighting the work happening in Oregon to advance early learning and school success (check out some early literacy facts in the video below!). This year, we teamed up with the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Program (Northwest region) to compile a library of existing, readily accessible, and evidence-based resources. We are so excited to share this work with you. And remember! Early literacy happens everywhere, not just in the classroom. So if you're a parent, an auntie, or a family friend you can help the children in your life gain lifelong skills, wherever they are. Browse Early Literacy Resources: https://lnkd.in/eyV7z8pt Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
It's almost time for Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's GLR Week 2024! We are excited to celebrate the week by sharing about our work to support early literacy efforts, and lift up how early learning partners are advancing early school success here in Oregon. Stay tuned for stories and resources in the coming week! Learn about our partnership! https://lnkd.in/gxjD2U53
Our friends at Family Forward Action organized a roundtable discussion with Representative Andrea Salinas and parents from the Salem area, who shared their experiences and challenges finding child care, and to call attention to the need for federal investments in child care infrastructure. Read the full article from Salem Reporter: https://lnkd.in/guTArN_X
Know someone who wants to help make Oregon the best place to be a kid with their web and design skills? We are looking for a contractor or firm to provide support! Request for proposals due by August 2, 2024. Application info here! https://lnkd.in/gmvVQebD #workforus #contract #hiring #requestforproposal
Learn. grow, connect! Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s #GLRWeek, July 22-26! All activities and events during this week are virtual. These virtual events include webinars, documentary screenings, panel discussions, and trainings. Spots are filling up fast. Take your pick and register now! http://bit.ly/3XmUU5t The Children's Institute leads the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) in Oregon, joining over 5,200 organizations nationwide. Success in this effort depends on community partnerships, engaged parents and families, and expanding opportunities to strengthen literacy wherever children learn. Together, we can ensure all children read at grade level by third grade! #FocusontheGaps