A well-educated, qualified workforce is the cornerstone of a vibrant economy and prosperous communities. High-quality early childhood education helps cultivate that skilled workforce by narrowing the achievement gap and giving young children a strong foundation in critical early social and academic skills.
Please join us in ensuring that every child has an opportunity to start school ready to learn and succeed. Below you will find components of a toolkit that outlines the business case for early learning; research on its benefits; news coverage; ways to get involved and more.
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"Investing in Early Education is Just Good Business," Op-ed by Greg Jones, Los Angeles Business Journal
"Stimulus Can Gird Human Infrastructure," Op-ed by Jim Wunderman, San Francisco Business Times
"Investing in Early Education," Op-ed by Michael Chapin, San Diego Union-Tribune
"Closing the Gap on Early Childhood Education," Op-ed by Steve Kang and Sheilon King-Brock
"The Biggest Issue," Column by David Brooks, New York Times
"The Power of Preschool," Articles by Kathy Reich, David Kirp, Carl Guardino, Federal Reserve Community Investments magazine
Monica reads to her daughter, preschooler Makaela, in Saint Vincent’s library. She also attends parenting classes there on nutrition and dealing with stress.
Flor enjoys reading to other children. Her preschool teacher, Miss Teresa, says she’s a role model. 
Miles loves learning to count the Legos and blocks in his preschool classroom so much that he has begun counting pennies and cars on the street. 