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May 11, 2023
Teachers Go Above and Beyond for Students - Now It's Our Turn
In Ohio, more than 82,000 early childhood educators have dedicated their careers to ensuring our young children — our state’s future —...
May 11, 2023
An Opportunity to Promote Birth Equity Through Increased Access to Doula Services
By: Kezia Ofosu Atta, Policy Assistant, Groundwork Ohio Follow Kezia LinkedIn As we recognize National Doula Week, it’s crucial to...
May 8, 2023
The True Cost of Underfunded Child Care
More than 82,000 early childhood professionals in Ohio provide young children with nurturing care and early learning experiences. A...
May 3, 2023
What We're Reading: April 2023
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...
May 2, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony in Support of HB 7, The Strong Foundations Act
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on behalf of...
Apr 27, 2023
Working Together to Improve Local Child Care
By: Maura Teynor, Chief Advancement Officer, Richland County Foundation
Apr 25, 2023
A Seat at the Table
By: Lawrence Witherspoon, Director, Center for Family Voice, Groundwork Ohio Follow Lawrence on Twitter and LinkedIn At the beginning of...
Apr 20, 2023
Celebrating and Recognizing Early Childhood Educators
Guest Post by Aaron Bouie III, Executive Director of Elementary Education (PK-5), Youngstown City School District Join us in celebrating...
Apr 18, 2023
Urgent Child Care Action Alert
Following the release of the FY24-25 Budget Bill, Groundwork Ohio is disappointed to share that the amended House Bill 33 represents cuts...
Apr 18, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Announces its Fourth Cohort of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship
By: Amy Meade, Director, Center for Early Learning at Groundwork Ohio Follow Amy on Twitter and LinkedIn Groundwork Ohio is thrilled to...
Apr 14, 2023
Mama Certified: A Collective Approach to Maternal and Infant Health Equity
During Black Maternal Health Week, we're pleased to share a guest post written by Cradle Cincinnati By Danyelle Bush, Senior Media &...
Apr 12, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week marks...
Apr 11, 2023
Addressing Child Sexual Abuse in Ohio
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we're pleased to share a guest blog from the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers. As...
Apr 4, 2023
2023 Week of the Young Child
By Xiara Quinn, Lead Teacher at Learning Grove, and member of the 2022 Class of the Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship. While the...
Mar 30, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony Requesting Amendments to Budget Proposal
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on behalf of...
Mar 29, 2023
What We're Reading: March 2023
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health from a wide variety of sources. Below...
Mar 27, 2023
Prioritize Investments in Child Care in the State Budget
An Open Letter to Ohio Policy Makers.
Mar 24, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Submits Testimony for the State Budget Bill
By: Erin Ryan, Director, Center for Maternal & Young Child Health at Groundwork Ohio Follow Erin on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on...
Mar 21, 2023
Groundwork Ohio Provides Testimony in Support of Preschool Expansion
By: Lynanne Gutierrez, Chief Operating & Policy Officer at Groundwork Ohio Follow Lynanne on Twitter and LinkedIn This week, on behalf of...
Mar 15, 2023
Groundwork Ohio and Early Childhood Experts Provide Testimony on House Bill 33
As part of an Early Childhood Panel organized by Groundwork Ohio, statewide Early Childhood professionals, experts, and community leaders...
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