California

Making a strong case for effective investments in children and youth in the Golden State.

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 challenges and increasing costs of living, our law enforcement, military, sports and business leaders in California stand up for evidence-based approaches that increase access to early learning, boost high school graduation rates, improve postsecondary completion and help children succeed.

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July 31, 2024

Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

After nearly 30 years of advocating for public investments and policies that help improve the lives and opportunities of all children in America, Council for a Strong America (CSA) will dissolve as a national organization on September 30, 2024

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- ReadyNation
April 17, 2024
The Growing, Annual Cost of the Infant-Toddler Child Care Crisis in California

Report
- Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
March 15, 2024
State Assembly Members Joined Fight Crime: Invest in Kids to Discuss the State of Early Childhood Education in California

Event | Event
- ReadyNation
December 13, 2023
Expanding Postsecondary Pathways to Strengthen California’s Workforce

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A Crack in the Keel

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Susan Manheimer
Former Interim Chief of Police, Oakland Police Department

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