.Jim Spurlino describes link between 9th grade test scores, 3rd gr reading ability, and K readiness scores. Early years matter. #AEIBizKids

"That's what happens so often with at-risk kids: we don't give them a foundation to be successful." -Jim Spurlino #AEIBizKids

.Jim Spurlino says development from "nine to nine" is hugely important - 9 mos before birth to age 9 #AEIBizKids

That's a wrap on #AEIBizKids! Thanks to our guests, cohost ReadyNation, & panelists George Halvorson john pepper Jim Spurlino! #earlyed #ECE

Great discussion this morning w/ AEI Education on biz leadership in early childhood policy.

Love reading WSJ on a Saturday. Banks Ramp Up Push for Home-Equity Lines wsj.com/articles/banks…

Happy Easter!

"We don't give (at-risk children) a chance to be successful and we can't solve it later on," Jim Spurlino #AEIbizkids

"We also know how expensive solving it later on is, how expensive special education is," Jim Spurlino #AEIbizkids

"If we don't put a foundation in early in brain development, we will never have a chance to get these kids to full potential," Jim Spurlino

There is no excuse, shame on Hillary Clinton. weeklystandard.com/hillary-unborn…

Labor union effort to create $50 million super PAC stalls over who would control funds. on.wsj.com/23d4JkT

Lew said no authority to do this in 2014--what changed? Obama's obsession w/ legacy, no matter the cost! #ohtcot wsj.com/articles/treas…

Jack Lew’s MetLife Tantrum wsj.com/articles/jack-…

Tricia & I enjoyed California w/ @NRMCA board. Proud to work w/ strong biz leaders across #USA. We need more!

In an election season in which very little has gone according to expectation, New York did, says Gerald F Seib: on.wsj.com/1Wdvj7N

United Healthcare announced it would pull out of most of the 34 state exchanges after losing $650M on them in 2015.

Humana considering the same. 500+ counties--many rural--will have only 1 competitor. Others will face less competition & higher prices.

Obama admin's lack of economic knowledge led to this. Taxpayers continue to pay for a failed experiment. Obamacare is a nightmare. #ohtcot

The HORROR: Career bureaucrats won't serve in Donald J. Trump admin! via @POLITICO for iOS politi.co/1OaDhxx