More than 33,000 MN children are unable to access high-quality early learning programs. Time to eliminate our state’s opportunity gaps help families join the workforce & help our economy grow. Urge your legislator to expand early childhood funding now. #OurChildrenMN #MNLeg

Children of Perry Preschool participants are more educated, healthy, gainfully employed citizens who are more productive members of society today. New research finds positive, multi-generation gains. Learn more: bit.ly/2VrFDRT

Early investments in high-quality programs for disadvantaged kids pay for themselves over time—and produce gains across multiple generations. Learn how #ECE can lift families out of poverty here: bit.ly/2HiFEPj

Amanda from Nashwauk, MN shares experience with early childhood scholarships which helps children have access to high-quality early learning opportunities & also help parents and the state economy. Urge your legislator to expand early childhood funding. #OurChildrenMN #MNLeg

Walz, Minnesota lawmakers end budget impasse ahead of Monday deadline strib.mn/2Ht6Gnr

Updated: Minnesota Legislature adjourns, with much of its work undone strib.mn/2JveoiW

Early childhood learning and its powerful economic development outcomes. This has been Rob Grunewald passion for more than 15 years, and we profile him, hear him speak, and present new research. NAZ Way to Grow @artrolnick44 Ben Austin minneapolisfed.org/publications/f…

For families experiencing homelessness, a growing need for infant care kare11.com/article/news/l… via @KARE11

Education budget decisions near the end after leaders agree on increase for schools mprnews.org/story/2019/05/… via @mprnews

House Speaker Hortman said if the Legislature can’t suspend the rules they will continue to work through the weekend - into Sat and Sun. Daudt said he would not support suspending the rules, thinks at least 3 days are needed to fully consider bills. #MNleg

The Latest: Minnesota special session likely to last 3 days (from The Associated Press) #mnleg apnews.com/910c35614c3c4f…

Legislature passes $48 billion budget, ends special session bit.ly/2QqDv7d

Legislature finishes $48.3 billion budget in overtime; Gov. Tim Walz expected to sign it strib.mn/30JphDm

The 2019 legislative session has officially come to an end, and with it comes the final State budget. What does this mean for the future of our children and families? Read MinnMinds’ response: bit.ly/2EHuh1S #mnleg #ourchildrenmn

How to End the Child-Care Crisis nyti.ms/2EvyKEP

Child care will be a hot political issue for the next decade or more strib.mn/2ELTwQu

Minnesota ranks fourth in the nation for overall child well-being. But the state has some of the most pronounced disparities in outcome for children of color versus white children mprnews.org/story/2019/06/…

We are thrilled Governor Tim Walz is prioritizing our youngest Minnesotans. We believe access to opportunity is created when we conspire together to ensure the success of children & families – Acooa and @almulholland4, co-chairs of MinneMinds minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/4140726-…

#ParentAware supports early educators speaking a diverse array of languages. In MN, providers speaking Hmong, Somali, Spanish, sign lang & other are much more likely to be rated than English-speaking early educators. More work to do, but outreach is working! #mnleg Governor Tim Walz