An Oregon where every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life.

Our Strategy

Move research to action by promoting cost-effective public and private investments in early childhood programs.

Our Work

Early Education

Support Ready for School's campaign to provide every eligible child the opportunity to attend Oregon Head Start Pre-K and Early Head Start.

Best Practices in Early Childhood

Advise lawmakers, government agencies, philanthropic organizations and others on best practices in the field of early childhood development.

Linking Early Education with K-12

Demonstrate how early childhood programs and elementary schools working together can close the achievement gap. At the heart of this work is a 10-year demonstration project designed to influence policy and practice at all levels.