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Home to 1 out of every 8 children in the U.S., California has made great strides in enacting policies that promote academic opportunities and wellness. Undaunted by budget cuts and increasing costs of living, our law enforcement, military, sports and business leaders in California stand up for evidence-based approaches that boost high school graduation rates and help children succeed.

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April 7, 2021

Read Aloud Storytime with Council for a Strong America Friends!

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, ReadyNation, and Mission: Readiness members hold virtual read aloud storytimes in honor of National Reading Month

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  1. April 6, 2021

    California 2021-2022 Budget and Legislative Priorities

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  2. March 31, 2021

    ReadyNation Event Underscores the Science Behind Early Investments

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  3. February 10, 2021

    Building Pathways to Postsecondary Education Today for the Economy of Tomorrow

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Latest News from California

  1. February 11, 2021 (CalMatters)

    Creating pathways to postsecondary education will help ensure success

  2. January 15, 2021

    Policy, Business, and Child Care Leaders Discuss Home-Based Child Care in California

  3. January 8, 2021

    Statement from Barry Ford in Response to U.S. Capitol Violence

  4. December 23, 2020 (EdSource)

    Leaders in Sacramento and Washington must walk the talk to support afterschool programs

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Report

Analysis: How Does School Climate Fare in 2017-18 LCAP Plans?

Featured Members

The Journey is the Destination

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  1. Marc Klaas

    President, KlaasKids Foundation

  2. Susan Manheimer

    Former Interim Chief of Police, Oakland Police Department

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