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Monthly Updates
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August 2023 Monthly Update
On August 24th, we hosted a candidate information webinar that provided candidates with information on the current condition of early care and education in our state. We wanted to ensure that candidates continue to have the necessary data and research … Continue reading →
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July 2023 Monthly Update
This month, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) celebrated and honored the second Annual Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year at the 17th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. We congratulate Arielle Hughes for being recognized … Continue reading →
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June 2023 Monthly Update
The 2023 Legislative Session was a success! Your support made it possible for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children to advocate for funding and policies that support young children and their families. We achieved huge wins! This year, we are … Continue reading →
Press Releases
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Statement From Ready Louisiana Coalition On Historic Investment in Child Care Assistance
BATON ROUGE, LA (June 30, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a series of line-item vetoes for HB 1, the state’s budget. Among other items, Gov. Edwards’ actions resulted in the restoration of an … Continue reading →
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New Report Illustrates History of Early Care and Education Advancements in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 4, 2023) — Today, The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC), in partnership with United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), held a press conference at the Louisiana State Capitol to release a report that analyzed the modern history of early care … Continue reading →
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Policy Institute Releases Results of Annual Child Care Parent Poll
NEW ORLEANS (February 14, 2023) — Today, The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) held a press conference to releasing the results from the “Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll,” which surveyed Louisiana parents with children under five to better understand these … Continue reading →
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