LA Policy Institute

LPIC is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring that Louisiana's youngest children are ready for success in school and in life!

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The conversations are reaching far and wide!

Our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium welcomed 240 registrants from 18 states to discuss the future of early childhood.

Revisit the conversations and watch the sessions on our website! https://t.co/Ar2dv8yDBX

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Louisiana parents and caregivers: We want to hear from you!

Share your experiences with child care by taking the Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll. Your voice can help inform the future of child care in our state.

Take the survey before November 18:
https://t.co/4JH8uYEXW9

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🎤 Missed the 2026 Early Childhood Symposium?

LPIC brought together leaders, advocates, and early childhood professionals to discuss the future of Louisiana’s children and families.

💻 Explore the event:
https://t.co/Ar2dv8yDBX

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🧩 Child care investments could deliver billions for Louisiana!

An article featured on @AOL highlights findings from LPIC’s The Missing Piece, showing how expanded child care access could strengthen our workforce and economy.

📰 Read more:
https://t.co/U8Lqasrflt

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📊 81% of Louisiana voters say finding and affording child care is a crisis or major problem.

75% believe expanding access to quality care would strengthen our economy and workforce.

📖 Read more:
https://t.co/0b4D3zYl3x

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🗳️ It’s Election Day, Louisiana! GEAUX VOTE!

✅ Find your polling place
✅ Review your ballot
✅ Bring photo ID (or ask about an affidavit)
✅ Make your voice heard!
⏰ Polls: 6 AM–8 PM

📍 https://t.co/yO2DDI7fTH

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💰 Affordability is top of mind for Louisiana voters.

New polling finds 50% struggle to pay their full credit card bill, while 36% struggle with child care costs.

📊 See the findings:
https://t.co/0b4D3zYl3x

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🧩 Up to $129 MILLION in new state tax collections.

The Missing Piece shows how investing in early childhood education could strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, families, and economy.

📖 Read the report: https://t.co/A63rjyE3jE

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📈 $5.3 BILLION in increased economic output.

The Missing Piece highlights how a statewide early childhood education system could strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, businesses, and economy.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/A63rjyE3jE

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📣 Louisiana parents, we want to hear from YOU!

The Parent Poll is NOW OPEN through November 11! 🎉

Share your experiences and help shape the future of child care and early childhood education in Louisiana.

🔗 Take the poll: https://t.co/pzjF97eOSg

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📣 LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE! 🗳️

Today is your final opportunity to cast your ballot during Louisiana’s early voting period! Find your early voting location, voting hours, and view election information through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website: https://t.co/4WqXUfv75w

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💡 $3.2 BILLION in additional earnings for Louisiana families.

The Missing Piece shows how investing in a statewide early childhood education system could strengthen families and workforce opportunities.

📖 Read the report: https://t.co/A63rjyE3jE

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🌟 Congratulations to Louisiana’s first @nafcc Leaders Shaping Leaders cohort! We’re proud to support family child care educators as they strengthen their businesses, elevate their voices, and serve children and families.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/0BEFFwDqwy

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🔎 Join Dr. Rachel Vernon & Rep. Barbara Freiberg on Oct. 23 to explore the value of longitudinal early childhood data in Louisiana.

💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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📊 Join Abby McCartney & Sri Raghunath on Oct. 23 to explore a more stable, transparent approach to early childhood funding in Louisiana.

💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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💛 What’s next for paid leave in Louisiana? Join Anne Jayes & Stephanie Ramirez-Lopez on Oct. 23 to explore progress and opportunities for families.

💻 FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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🌱 Join Dr. Danica Brown & Rochelle Wilcox Oct. 23 for lessons on provider business coaching and early educator supports.

Our FREE virtual Early Childhood Symposium starts today!
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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💼 Hear Dr. Heather Carpenter & Dr. Timothy Magner explore what Caddo Parish’s child care market means for families, employers, and the workforce.

📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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🧩 Explore child care’s role in Louisiana’s workforce and economy with Dr. Stephen Barnes, Dr. Belinda Davis & Ben Vincent.

📅 Early Childhood Symposium | Oct. 22–23
💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89

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🍎 How can Louisiana improve early educator compensation? Join Dr. Caitlin McLean for new research on state policy and local partnerships.

📅 Oct. 22–23 | Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/RZ18vpYR89