You can find a list of activities for Early Ed Month 2025 here.

Early Ed Month

Early Ed Month 2025 is an opportunity to learn more about critical issues surrounding early care and education that impact children and families in the state of Louisiana.

Wednesday, February 1, 2025 – 10 am CT
Keynote Address by Dr. Dan Wuori

Register for Keynote Address

For a century, America’s early childhood policy has been premised on a myth. This falsehood―which dictates that child care and education are somehow separate and distinct―not only suboptimizes the most important window into all human development, but costs American taxpayers an untold fortune. It’s time to think differently. Join author Dr. Dan Wuori, one of America’s most respected bipartisan policy authorities, as he makes the case for why the early years matter, why America’s longstanding early childhood policy approach sacrifices the needs of young children in favor of promoting adult employment, and why fixing the problem makes good sense, regardless of your place on the political spectrum. Dr. Dan Wouri serves as a strategic advisor on early childhood at The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation and was the founding director of early learning at The Hunt Institute.


Friday, February 14, 2025 – All Day
#LAEarlyEdMonth Social Media Day of Action

Download the toolkit here

On Friday, February 14th, join the conversation online to raise awareness and advocate for continued investment in early care and education. Download our social media toolkit with several resources for social media actions to take on Feb. 14th, and tag your posts with the hashtag #LAEarlyEdMonth.


Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 11 am CT
Parent Poll Press Conference

Register for the Parent Poll Press Conference

On Tuesday, February 18th, join the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children as they release the results from their 2024 parent poll.


Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 6 pm CT
Parent Advocacy Training, Co-Hosted by Save the Children Action Network

Register for Parent Advocacy Training

This training will empower parents to become effective advocates for high-quality early education programs in their communities. Participants will learn about the importance of early learning, strategies to influence local, state, and federal policies, and how to collaborate with educators and policymakers.

Hear from two of SCAN’s Volunteer Leaders, Dafnee Chatman and Tia Fields, on their journey, organizing and creating impactful change to ensure every child has access to a strong educational foundation.


Friday, February 21, 2025 – 8 am CT
Business Breakfast Briefing, Co-Hosted with LABI

Register for Business Breakfast Briefing (coming soon)

The keynote speaker will discuss the importance of child care and its impact on the workforce and the economy. This event is being co-hosted by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.