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Monthly Updates
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September 2026 Monthly Update
Dear Friends and Partners, It has been a busy and meaningful month! From new research highlighting the financial realities facing Louisiana’s child care providers to national recognition for members of our team, we continue to see the power of data, advocacy, and partnership in advancing early childhood education in our state. On September 10th, we…
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August 2026 Monthly Update
From advocating for increased birth-to-3 investments to strengthening our team and elevating providers’ voices, this month reflects LPIC’s continued commitment to building a stronger early childhood system for Louisiana’s youngest children and the families who rely on it. This August, LPIC joined Propeller, early childhood advocates, providers, and elected officials for a press conference highlighting…
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July 2026 Monthly Update
The LPIC team has been on the move! Over the past month, our team members have traveled across the country to share Louisiana’s story and elevate the importance of early childhood education on a national stage. From policy roundtables and conferences to collaborative strategy sessions with leaders from other states, we’re proud to represent the…
Press Releases
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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, parents, and advocates about the critical role early education plays in strengthening Louisiana’s workforce, economy,…
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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 challenges of the field that supports parents as they go to work, go to school,…
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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 child care should be an important priority for our state in 2024. “We’ve long known…
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