Check out the latest Teachstone Impacting the Classroom podcast with ReadyNation staff member @laurenbellt! Lauren explains the challenges faced by the #childcare workforce and the impact on our long-term economy. bit.ly/3dVJ2iQ

#TBT Ohio Business Leaders Call for Federal Child Care Support Council for a Strong America Steve Stivers Ohio Chamber Barry Ford The Hunt Institute Mike DeWine Spurlino Materials Ready, Set, Soar OH Action for Children 4C for Children Javaid Siddiqi Dan Wuori Danielle Folliett-Munk @CDF_Ohio OCCRRA strongnation.org/articles/1739-…

#TBT Ohio Business Leaders Call for Federal Child Care Support Council for a Strong America Steve Stivers Ohio Chamber Barry Ford The Hunt Institute Mike DeWine Spurlino Materials Ready, Set, Soar OH Action for Children 4C for Children Javaid Siddiqi Dan Wuori Danielle Folliett-Munk @CDF_Ohio OCCRRA strongnation.org/articles/1739-…

#FBF Ohio Business Leaders Call for Federal Child Care Support Council for a Strong America Steve Stivers Ohio Chamber Cyndy Rees The Hunt Institute Mike DeWine Spurlino Materials Ready, Set, Soar OH Action for Children 4C for Children Javaid Siddiqi Dan Wuori Danielle Folliett-Munk @CDF_Ohio OCCRRA strongnation.org/articles/1739-…

It shouldn’t take so much political courage to do the right thing for young children, their parents, and the child care providers they rely on. Thank you, Governor Mike DeWine for standing up for quality #childcare in Ohio.

Nearly $2.5 billion from federal funds to the Department of Education in support of state and local efforts to bolster learning amid the pandemic. gongwer-oh.com/news/index.cfm…

Business leaders understand the importance of early learning to support both the current and future workforce. Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen sees firsthand as a new mom just how crucial the first five years in a child's life are.

In the midst of the pandemic, many businesses are stepping up their #childcare benefits. npr.org/2022/01/04/106…

As 2022 begins, early learning stakeholders share what gives them hope for the upcoming year. Hear from ReadyNation member Antwanye Ford and @strongnationusa President & CEO Barry Ford, via Early Learning Nation: bit.ly/3mZvKXo

#Childcare centers are still struggling to keep their doors open during #COVID19, via The Boston Globe: bit.ly/3pSA38J

“The inability for some women to both work and make sure their children are cared for is a symptom of problems that have existed long before the pandemic — and, unless something changes, will continue to exist long after it,” via The News & Observer: bit.ly/3sWbtG5

Did you know? 19% of children in rural Ohio live in poverty. Policymakers must prioritize investments in quality#ECE to give children the best start they can in life and give parents the opportunity to return to the workforce. @OhioCSA Appalachian Children Coalition COAD4Kids @CDF_Ohio

"Part of building the right business environment in our communities includes having a quality current and future workforce." JOHN RATAICZAK, President, Barnesville (OH) Chamber of Commerce and ReadyNation member. Ohio Chamber Execs Barnesville Chamber @OhioCSA

Major General Paul Sullivan, USAF (Ret.) a Mission: Readiness member supports quality early care and education programs to give kids the best start in life and build a strong nation. OH Dept of Ed and Workforce Ohio Home Visiting The Hunt Institute Dan Wuori Cyndy Rees @CDF_Ohio 4C for Children OCCRRA

#TBT "Even before the pandemic, a 2019 ReadyNation report... described the consequences: an annual cost of $57 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and revenue." Link to report: strongnation.org/articles/780-w…

Representative Abrams and Colerain Chamber CEO Moravec Participate in ReadyNation Child Care Event strongnation.org/articles/1906-… via Council for a Strong America Cindy Abrams Chamber of Commerce Ohio House GOP ReadyNation Ohio

A new interview with @strongnationusa President & CEO Barry Ford highlights how members of Fight Crime, Mission: Readiness, and ReadyNation are uniquely fit to champion early childhood programs, via Inside Philanthropy: bit.ly/3O8Htij

Lawmakers must act on early childhood investments on behalf of families and businesses thehill.com/opinion/congre…

Mission: Readiness OH thanks Congressman Mike Carey for participating in our Brass in the Class preschool reading event. Early learning builds a strong nation. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Ohio ReadyNation Ohio Council for a Strong America