Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D.

Servant leader. Early Ed Policy Scholar. Biz Prof. Mother. Dreaming when race, socio-economic status, & education are NOT divisive topics. #CandaceDreams

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

👶 Who is LPIC?

We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit advancing data-driven policies so Louisiana’s youngest children — birth to 4 — can thrive in school & life. 📚💙

Learn more: https://t.co/CPRFL1qb0e

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

🎉 Big wins this session for Louisiana’s littlest learners!

Lawmakers protected early ed funding, helping children access the care they need to thrive. 👶📚

Thank you to every advocate and policymaker who made it happen! 💙

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

🙌 Thank you to the LA House Appropriations Committee for maintaining early childhood education funding for the next fiscal year! Your support gives Louisiana’s kids a stronger start. 👶📚 #InvestInKids #LAEarlyEd #ThankYou

[Congressman Cleo Fields @RepFields]

Today I was humbled to be presented with the State Legislative Champion award for Early Childhood Education. I have spent decades advocating for our children but there is still so much more we can do!

Thank you to this incredible group of childcare professionals and educators from coming together to discuss what Congress can do to support early childhood education in Louisiana and across America.

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Investing in early childhood education strengthens families and fuels our economy. 💡 Learn how leaders like LPIC are advocating for quality early learning in this @brbizreport feature.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/vYwXp6IpNB

#InvestInKids"

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

So honored to be named and recognized among phenomenal women 💪🏽🤩🙏🏽

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

That’s our Chief of Partnerships! 🤩

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

@PolicyInstLA 🥳👏🏽

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

📢 We're Hiring! Join the LPIC Team! 🌟

Looking to make a difference in the lives of Louisiana’s children and families? We are seeking passionate individuals to fill the following positions:

✨ Communications Intern
📊 Research & Policy Intern
📚 Research & Policy Fellow

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

💡“Early care and education is the industry that allows all other industries to thrive.” 💡#RememberThat #ECE

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Just like roads and bridges, affordable, high-quality child care is key to a thriving economy. When parents can work, businesses & communities thrive. Let’s invest in early childhood education as essential infrastructure for a brighter future! 💪👶
https://t.co/MqBb5Kom7R

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

Honored to add to the body of work 🙏🏽💪🏽⚜️

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Last week, our Partnerships Director, Candace Weber, PhD (@cnicole08), discussed her article submission "Growing Minds, Shaping Futures: The Power of Child Care for Black Families in Louisiana" at the 11th Annual Black Women's Roundtable.

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

Excited about what we’ll learn from this! 💡👏🏽💪🏽

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Dr. Candace Weber, our partnerships director, joined WRKF's Adam Vos to discuss the $1.3 million in grant funding for projects that address compensation for early childhood educators in the state.

https://t.co/9tTkwWB5vU

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

🚨 We're a week away! 🚨

Please join us, the @StTammanyCorp, and the @Ready_Louisiana for a webinar about a new public-private partnership model of early care and education funding.

Register today: https://t.co/Roc0sUuIXU!

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Thank you Senate Finance Committee for restoring $24M in child care funding! This investment in early education will help Louisiana’s children, families, and economy thrive. #ReadyLouisiana #LaLege #SaveTheSeats

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

As @Ready_Louisiana kicked off their annual Early Ed Day at the Capitol, it was also Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill with CCAOA. ECE systems need funding at all levels for sustainability and providing access.

#InvestInLouisianaChildren #EarlyEdDayAtTheCapitol
#ccaoaSymposium24

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

Dr. Candace Weber from Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is on Capitol Hill and ready for her meetings!

Follow along as our #childcare advocates #actwithCCAOA24 🗣️

#ccaoaSymposium24

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

Dr. Candace Weber from Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is on Capitol Hill and ready for her meetings!

Follow along as our #childcare advocates #actwithCCAOA24 🗣️

#ccaoaSymposium24

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

Candace Weber, Ph.D., our partnerships director, presented at the Bossier Chamber's inaugural Community Development Institute (CDI), aimed at training local and state leaders on the best practices in community development, where she discussed the impact ECE has on the community.

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

🫶🏽 Beyond proud…and she is too 🕊️♥️

[Dallas ISD @dallasschools]

#DallasISDBlackHistory - Brent Alfred's passion for working in education is fueled by his mother who was a teacher. As chief Construction Officer for Dallas ISD, he's using his skills as an architect to give back in her honor. Watch his story below.

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

@dallasschools 👏🏽💪🏽

[Candace Alfred Weber, Ph.D. @cnicole08]

Access to quality ECE is critical for the economy and the State. Though we have a ways to go, ECE in La has come a long way….no turning back 💪🏽👏🏽

@LAGovJeffLandry #ReadyLouisiana #LAEarlyEdMonth

[Ready Louisiana Coalition @Ready_Louisiana]

Governor Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) has proposed a budget that supports our youngest learners and their working parents.

Thank you, Governor! We hope that the legislature maintains your commitment to quality access to early care and education. #LAEarlyEdMonth

[LA Policy Institute @PolicyInstLA]

The strain on working parents has received new attention recently.

Here are seven stories on child care and the workplace:
https://t.co/bo9B9mlSOj!