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Apr 16, 2021
Week of April 12th Round-Up
Read the latest early childhood news, updates, and opportunities from Groundwork Ohio.


Apr 15, 2021
Business Leaders, Child Care Providers Voice Support for Bill to Expand Access to Quality Child Care
Ohio leaders voice support for a bipartisan bill to expand access to quality child care.

Apr 15, 2021
Ohio Leaders Voice Support for Bill to Expand Access to Child Care
Ohio House Bill 145 would help more working families access quality, affordable child care.

Apr 14, 2021
Child Care Expansion A Workforce Issue, Proponents Say (Gongwer)
A bill in the Ohio House supports the workforce and businesses by expanding access to quality child care to more working parents.

Apr 13, 2021
Push To Expand Child Care Eligibility Continues (Gongwer)
Groundwork Ohio testified before the Ohio House Finance Committee in support of expanding eligibility for publicly funded child care.

Apr 13, 2021
COVID's Effect On Pre-K Learning And Efforts To Grow Classrooms Post-Pandemic (Ideastream)
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Shannon Jones discusses early learning during COVID-19.


Apr 12, 2021
Op-ed: Early childhood must be a priority in the state budget (Dayton Daily News)
Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice explains why early childhood investment must be a priority in the state biennial budget.


Apr 11, 2021
Advocates Hope $1B-Plus Child Care Funding Will Go to Expand Eligibility (Hannah News Service)
Groundwork Ohio's Lynanne Gutierrez discusses how American Rescue Plan aid can support child care.


Apr 9, 2021
Warren commissioner suggests using funding to help with child care costs (Dayton Daily News)
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Shannon Jones shares why access to quality, affordable child care is a workforce issue.

Apr 9, 2021
Week of April 5th Round-Up
Don't forget to register for Groundwork Ohio's Laying the Groundwork Summit: in the Ohio Senate on Friday, April 23 from 10:00-11:30 AM....


Apr 2, 2021
Week of March 29th Round-Up
You're invited to join Groundwork Ohio for our virtual event Laying the Groundwork Summit: in the Ohio Senate on Friday, April 23 from...


Mar 26, 2021
Advocacy Challenge Day 5: Celebrating Early Childhood Advocates
Whether you’re a parent, family member, early childhood professional, community leader, business owner, or advocate, your voice and your...


Mar 25, 2021
Advocacy Challenge Day 4: Send an Email to Your Legislators & the Governor
Day 4: Send an Email to Your Legislators & the Governor Your voice as a constituent plays a big role in whether your elected officials...


Mar 24, 2021
Advocacy Challenge Day 3: Storming Twitter to Show Your Support for Young Children
Day 3: Storming Twitter to Show Your Support for Young Children Early childhood professionals across the country have taken to social...


Mar 23, 2021
Advocacy Challenge Day 2: Schedule a Meeting with Your Policymaker
For day 2 of our advocacy challenge, we are asking you to schedule a short meeting with your Ohio House representative using our form...


Mar 22, 2021
Advocacy Challenge Day 1: Share Your Voice and Story
For day 1 of our advocacy challenge, we are asking you to share your story with Groundwork by submitting a short video...


Mar 19, 2021
Week of March 15th Round-Up
HAPPENING TODAY: You're invited to join us for our virtual event Laying the Groundwork Summit: in the Ohio House today from 10:00-11:30...

Mar 18, 2021
Governor Touts Budget's Investment in Children, Lawmakers Talk Changes (Gongwer)
At Groundwork Ohio's Laying the Groundwork summit, Governor Mike DeWine highlights his investments in infants, young children, and families.


Mar 18, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Makes Critical Investments in Ohio Infants and Young Children
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a robust COVID-19 economic relief package. The relief package – known as the...


Mar 17, 2021
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Appointed to Gov. DeWine’s Infant Mortality Task Force
Groundwork Ohio Executive Director Appointed to Governor DeWine’s Task Force on Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality...
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