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North Carolina

Promoting expanded access to high-quality early learning programs for infants and toddlers throughout the state

Our law enforcement, business, and retired military leaders in North Carolina highlight the research-supported connections between quality early learning and care programs, less crime, a strong economy, and increased military eligibility.

Featured

August 11, 2022

Retired General Highlights Link Between Food Security and National Security

Brigadier General (Ret.) Maureen LeBoeuf makes the case that in order to bolster national security and ensure more young North Carolinians grow up healthy and strong, we must invest in programs that expand the reach of nutrition programs to ensure every child has access to the fresh food they need.

Blog

  1. June 2, 2022

    Child Care Challenges Undermine North Carolina’s Strength

    Brief

  2. November 16, 2021

    North Carolina Leaders Call for Greater Child Care Support

    Blog | Event

  3. November 16, 2021

    Child Care Providers: The Workforce Behind the Workforce in North Carolina

    Report

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Latest News from North Carolina

  1. February 15, 2023 (Spectrum News)

    The cost of the child care crisis

  2. April 18, 2022 (Fayetteville Observer)

    Fayetteville police chief, retired generals: Invest in children

  3. February 24, 2022 (EdNC)

    Research & Resources: Let's talk preschool and child care

  4. February 24, 2022 (IndyWeek)

    NC is in a Catch-22 When It Comes to Attracting and Paying Childhood Educators Well, and Keeping Childcare Affordable

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Members in Action

Teaching Preschoolers about the American Flag

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