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Monthly Updates

January 2024 Monthly Update

Happy New Year from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children! This month has led to many wins for the team that we are excited to share with you. As Executive Director, I was recognized as one of the Educational Champions … Continue reading →
December 2023 Monthly Update

What a year 2023 has been! At the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC), we are incredibly proud and grateful for all that we helped accomplish with our numerous partners on behalf of our youngest learners this year. Here are … Continue reading →
November 2023 Monthly Update

November is the month for giving thanks, and we’re grateful for all of the experiences we’ve shared as a team and with our partners this month. The Early Educator Investment Collaborative awarded $9M in grants to support public systems innovations in … Continue reading →

Press Releases

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 →
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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