Early Ed Month
Early Ed Month 2026 is an opportunity to learn more about critical issues surrounding early care and education that impact children and families in the state of Louisiana.
Monday, February 2, 2026 –
Keynote Address by Elizabeth Groginsky
Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky will share New Mexico’s journey toward Universal Child Care, highlighting the statewide movement that made it possible, the role of families and providers in shaping the system, and the lessons learned along the way. Her remarks will walk through the policy vision, implementation milestones, and the impact New Mexico is already seeing in family stability, educator wages, and child care access. She will also reflect on what it takes to build a durable early childhood system and why New Mexico’s work is increasingly viewed as the blueprint for the nation as other states look to replicate this progress.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – All Day
#LAEarlyEdMonth Social Media Day of Action
Download the Social Media Toolkit
On Thursday, February 12th, 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. 12th, and tag your posts with the hashtag #LAEarlyEdMonth.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 – 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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 11 am CT
Parent Poll Results Press Conference
Register for Parent Poll Results Press Conference
In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children, LPIC conducted this annual survey of Louisiana parents and guardians with children under age 5. The survey focused on the child care arrangements of surveyed families, including their needs and experiences related to child care. Join us to learn more about the results from this statewide survey.
Friday, February 27, 2026 – 8 am CT
Business Breakfast Briefing, Co-Hosted with LABI
Invitation Only
The keynote speaker, Brittany Birkin, CED Director and principal adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will discuss the benefits cliff (or cliff effect) that occurs when a small increase in income causes a family to lose public assistance and be left financially worse off despite career advancement. The program will also feature virtual presentations on the expanded 45F Employer Child Care Tax Credit, the Best Place for Working Parents initiative, and Louisiana’s expanded Workforce Child Care Tax Credits (formerly the School Readiness Tax Credit).
