Early Childhood Education

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on early childhood education and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database. 

Twitter Chat: Is Early Ed an Infrastructure Conversation?
On Tuesday, August 27, the Chamber Foundation partnered with Linda Smith of the BPC to host a Twitter chat discussing infrastructure challenges for early childhood education facilities. In a span of 45 minutes, the participants of this chat were able to provide more than one million Twitter accounts with data, research, and case studies arguing for early childhood education to gain a seat at the table where infrastructure conversations are happening. 

Early Childhood Education Strategy Session

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is hosting a roundtable strategy session to discuss business investments in early childhood education. Business leaders and early childhood education advocates from five state coalitions, including California, and national partners who represent 29 communities across the county. Our hope is that early education advocates and business leaders can learn from one another and share common challenges and successes.
We Must Start Earlier
© Zero to Three
Most people agree that the foundation for later learning and skill-building is shaped by children’s earliest childhood experiences. But do we all agree on what “early” means? Our brains grow faster between the ages of 0 and 3 than at any later point in our lives, forming more than one million new neural connections every second. When babies have nurturing relationships, early learning experiences, and good health and nutrition, these neural connections are stimulated and strengthened, laying a strong foundation for success in school and the workforce. 

Leading by Example: Case Studies

These case studies represent employers, chambers of commerce, and other organizations within the business community engaging in early childhood education in a way that meets their needs and supports their workforce. The matrix below demonstrates that there is no one way to solve our childcare challenges. The best solution for any community is one that takes the needs of the working parents and the context in which the business operates into consideration.

Early Childhood Education as a Workforce Issue, TwitterChat Recap
On Wednesday, April 17, the U.S. Chamber Foundation co-hosted a Twitter chat with Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) to engage a broad audience in a conversation about early childhood education as a critical workforce issue. The goal of the chat was to engage individuals, advocates, and employers across the country in a focused discussion where we could all collectively share the data, stories, and research behind this two-generation challenge. We were thrilled with the turnout.

Talent Forward 2019

At Talent Forward 2019, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's national workforce conference, we will explore how we define leadership at the intersection of work, education, and tech. How can we create the right environment to support the development of new partnerships and encourage change that is disruptive without being destructive? And once we're there, what does success look like? Join us with experts from across industries to discuss these questions and more.

Twitter Chat: Business Case for Early Childhood Education

How is early ed a workforce issue? Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Save the Children Action Network, Inc. for a #TwitterChat on April 17 to get and share the facts. Are you an advocate for early childhood education and care? Lend your voice to help us make the case for investment in early ed.

Fellowship Program, Cohort #3, September 2019

The Fellowship Program consists of two separate, three-day intensive workshops that focus on the history, policy, and programming on topics spanning the education pipeline including early education, K-12, college and career readiness, postsecondary education, and workforce development. The workshops are taught by expert faculty as well as staff from state and local chambers who have put policy into practice to bring change and opportunity to their communities. 

Fellowship Program, Cohort #3, May 2019

The Fellowship Program consists of two separate, three-day intensive workshops that focus on the history, policy, and programming on topics spanning the education pipeline including early education, K-12, college and career readiness, postsecondary education, and workforce development. The workshops are taught by expert faculty as well as staff from state and local chambers who have put policy into practice to bring change and opportunity to their communities. 
Employers Investing in Backup Childcare
© 2019 Getty Images
Although many businesses recognize the economic and human development impacts of investment in early childhood education, there are many that don’t. And those that have chosen to take action can find it difficult to navigate their options and choose a path forward with confidence. The truth is that there are multiple options and you can let your workforce help you narrow down the choices.

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