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Monthly Updates

February 2026 Monthly Update

We are excited to share that Early Ed Month 2026 was an enormous success. Over 800 parents, advocates, business leaders, and elected officials across the state participated in 12 events throughout the month. Early Ed Month 2026 would not be … Continue reading →
January 2026 Monthly Update

Happy New Year from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children! We are thrilled to share that on Monday, February 2nd, we will kick off our fifth annual Louisiana Early Ed Month, sponsored by our title sponsor Entergy. Co-hosted with the Louisiana Association … Continue reading →
December 2025 Monthly Update

What a year 2025 has been! At the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC), we are incredibly proud and deeply grateful for all we have accomplished together on behalf of Louisiana’s youngest learners. From hosting webinars and press conferences to … Continue reading →

Press Releases

Policy Institute Celebrates the Fifth Annual Louisiana Early Ed Month

BATON ROUGE, LA (Feb. 01, 2026) — February marks the start of Early Ed Month 2026, a statewide initiative to highlight the urgent need for increased investment in high-quality early childhood education. This effort aims to inform policymakers, business leaders, … Continue reading →
Policy Institute Releases Provider Survey, Highlighting Struggles of Key Industry

BATON ROUGE, LA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from “Help Wanted: The Staffing and Operating Challenges Facing Louisiana Child Care Providers,” which surveyed Louisiana child care businesses to better understand the … Continue reading →
Nearly 80% of Louisiana Voters See Child Care as a Priority in 2024

BATON ROUGE — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from a statewide poll showing nearly 80 percent of likely voters across Louisiana think taking action to ensure that more working families have access to affordable, quality … Continue reading →

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