@PolicyInstLA

LPIC is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring that Louisiana's youngest children are ready for success in school and in life!

 Louisiana, USA
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🌟 Congratulations to Louisiana’s first @nafcc Leaders Shaping Leaders cohort! We’re proud to support family child care educators as they strengthen their businesses, elevate their voices, and serve children and families. Read more ⬇️ ladatanews.com/lighting-up-l…
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🔎 Join Dr. Rachel Vernon & Rep. Barbara Freiberg on Oct. 23 to explore the value of longitudinal early childhood data in Louisiana. 💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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📊 Join Abby McCartney & Sri Raghunath on Oct. 23 to explore a more stable, transparent approach to early childhood funding in Louisiana. 💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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💛 What’s next for paid leave in Louisiana? Join Anne Jayes & Stephanie Ramirez-Lopez on Oct. 23 to explore progress and opportunities for families. 💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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🌱 Join Dr. Danica Brown & Rochelle Wilcox Oct. 23 for lessons on provider business coaching and early educator supports. Our FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium starts today! 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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💼 Hear Dr. Heather Carpenter & Dr. Timothy Magner explore what Caddo Parish’s child care market means for families, employers, and the workforce. 📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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🧩 Explore child care’s role in Louisiana’s workforce and economy with Dr. Stephen Barnes, Dr. Belinda Davis & Ben Vincent. 📅 Early Childhood Symposium | Oct. 22–23 💻 Virtual & FREE 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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🍎 How can Louisiana improve early educator compensation? Join Dr. Caitlin McLean for new research on state policy and local partnerships. 📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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A reminder that you should exercise your right to vote. Early voting starts TODAY! 🗳️ Ensure that your voice is heard. Head to voterportal.sos.la.gov to find your voting location and make a plan today! #YourVoteMatters
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🔎 Join Dr. Terri Porche Ricks to explore embedding poverty competence in early childhood educator preparation at our Early Childhood Symposium. 📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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💡 Explore local early childhood funding with Mayor Lionel Johnson, Caryl Ewing, Rochelle Wilcox & Jan Ross at our Early Childhood Symposium! 📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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🎤 What matters most to early educators? Join Alicia Gerry & Teresa Falgoust at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium to explore how wages and workplace conditions shape educators’ experiences! 📅 Oct. 22–23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE 🎟️ bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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📚 Building a stronger early childhood workforce starts with lasting investments! A case study from UC Berkeley highlights Louisiana’s progress in strengthening early childhood education and the need for sustainable educator compensation. Read more ⬇️ cscce.berkeley.edu/publicati…

Building the Conditions for Early Educator Compensation: Lessons From Louisiana - Center for the...

Our analysis draws on interviews with educators, program leaders, advocates, and state administrators, along with extensive background research. Together, these

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LA Policy Institute retweeted
Invest in Louisiana@InvestLouisianaOct 14
Louisiana would generate an additional $5.3 billion a year in economic activity if every family had access to comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education for children from birth through age 4. That's according to a new report from @PolicyInstLA businessreport.com/expanded-…

Expanded childcare access could generate $5.3B for Louisiana’s economy, study says

Expanding access to early childhood education in Louisiana could generate as much as $5.3 billion in additional economic activity per year, according to a new study. The report, titled “The Missing...

businessreport.com
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🎤 What have six years of surveys revealed? Join Heather Cope & Vincent Rossmeier at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium to explore trends and challenges facing Louisiana families and child care providers! 📅 Oct. 22–23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE 🎟️ bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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Happy to be part of today’s conversation about child care and early learning in Louisiana. Investing in our children and families is an investment in our state’s future. 💙 Read more: wbrz.com/news/child-care-acc… @LABI_biz @PolicyInstLA
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LA Policy Institute retweeted
LABI@LABI_bizOct 13
This morning, LABI was proud to host @PolicyInstLA for the release of The Missing Piece: Quality Early Childhood Education as an Essential Component in Addressing Louisiana’s Labor Force Needs.
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🎉 Congratulations to our CEO, Libbie Sonnier, PhD, on being named one of MSN’s Top 10 Women to Watch in 2026! We’re proud to see her leadership and commitment to Louisiana’s children and families recognized nationally! 👏
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🎉 Congratulations to our CEO, Libbie Sonnier, PhD, on being named one of MSN’s Top 10 Women to Watch in 2026! We’re proud to see her leadership and commitment to Louisiana’s children and families recognized nationally! 👏
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🎤 How did we get here? Join LPIC CEO Dr. Libbie Sonnier at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium to explore the history and milestones that have helped shape early childhood education in Louisiana! 📅 Oct. 22–23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE 🎟️ bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSympo…
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