Research

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is an independent source of data, research, and information for policymakers and stakeholders on issues related to early care and education for young children, birth to four, in Louisiana and their families. To browse our research & publications, please see below or select a topic.

02/01/20

The Paradox Facing Working Mothers in Louisiana

A one-pager summarizing issues that working mothers face in Louisiana

03/01/19

Memo from Ragnar Research Partners detailing results from a poll commissioned by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children in March 2019 of likely Louisiana voters on early care and education

01/01/19

Prioritizing Our Future: How Cities and States Dedicate Funds for Early Care and Education

Report detailing dedicated funding streams for early care and education in cities and states nationwide

04/01/18

CLASS Matters: Increasing Quality in Louisiana Early Childhood Programs

Report offering data-informed recommendations to improve early care and education provider quality and teacher practice, as measured by CLASS

05/01/17

Losing Ground: Women in the Workforce

A one-page summary of the Losing Ground report's data on the women in the workforce

05/01/17

Losing Ground: How Child Care Impacts Louisiana’s Workforce Productivity and the State Economy

Report showing how School Readiness Tax Credits stand out as a national model for effecting positive change without ballooning costs

10/01/16

Giving Credit Where It’s Due-School Readiness Tax Credits Benefit Louisiana Families and Communities

Report showing how School Readiness Tax Credits stand out as a national model for effecting positive change without ballooning costs

04/11/16

Measuring Up: Strengthening Louisiana’s Early Childhood Accountability System

Report describing Louisiana's Early Childhood Accountability System

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