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Business, law enforcement, and military leaders in Mississippi stand up for evidence-based policies that support families while strengthening the workforce, public safety, and national security.

Our members in Mississippi are informing state lawmakers that evidence-based approaches to education, such as high-quality early childhood education programs and school safety policies, improve outcomes for kids and build the stronger workforce and safer communities we need.

Early Childhood Investment Council

Mississippi’s Early Childhood Investment Council (ECIC) is comprised of business leaders across the state that advocate for investments in early learning programs.

Meet the Council

Featured

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

Release | Announcement

  1. March 4, 2024

    The Mississippi Pre-K Tax Credit Supports Early Learning

    Factsheet

  2. October 3, 2023

    Prioritizing Investments in Voluntary Home Visiting Strengthens Mississippi’s Economic Future

    Report

  3. February 21, 2023

    The Growing, Annual Cost of the Infant-Toddler Child Care Crisis in Mississippi

    Brief

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Latest News from Mississippi

  1. July 31, 2024

    Statement on the Closing of Council for a Strong America

  2. January 8, 2021

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

  3. January 5, 2021 (Jackson Free Press)

    OPINION: Early Childhood; Best Investment for Community, Business Strength

  4. December 27, 2020 (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)

    Businesses support early childhood programs in Mississippi. Here's why.

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Factsheet

The Business Case for Early Childhood Investments in Mississippi

Newsletters and Special Bulletins

Below is an archive of ReadyNation Mississippi publications, including special bulletins and newsletters:

10/31/2023 - ReadyNation Mississippi October Newsletter

6/28/2023 - ReadyNation Mississippi June Newsletter

3/30/2023 - ReadyNation Mississippi March Newsletter

12/19/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi December Newsletter

9/27/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi September Newsletter

6/9/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi June Newsletter

3/17/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi March Newsletter

12/15/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi December Newsletter

7/7/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi July Newsletter

4/13/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi April Newsletter

1/28/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi January Newsletter

Featured Members

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