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Building a stronger economy and military by investing the Sunshine State's youngest citizens

Our members are working hard to improve academic achievement in the Sunshine State, which, in turn, will grow the state's economy and improve military eligibility.

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March 23, 2023

Florida Leaders Urge Strengthening Early Childhood Education Workforce

Our new research report says child care and preschool suffer from worker shortage, insufficient training and development, and low wages, which undermine Florida’s potential

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  1. March 22, 2023

    Early Childhood Educators Set Florida Kids on the Path to Success

    Report

  2. March 11, 2022

    FAFSA for All: Improving Educational Attainment in Florida

    Factsheet

  3. February 18, 2021

    Panelists Discuss the Pressing Importance of High-Quality Early Childhood Education in Florida

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Latest News from Florida

  1. March 31, 2023 (Tallahassee Democrat)

    Florida legislators: Do right and invest in early childhood education

  2. March 16, 2023 (Tampa Bay Times)

    We have a child care crisis in Florida

  3. April 19, 2022 (Fort Myers News-Press)

    'We cannot let crucial early childhood programs hang in the balance'

  4. January 4, 2022 (Sarasota Herald Tribune)

    Florida has too many 'child care deserts'

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Mission: Readiness Partners with Brita to Install Hydration Stations

Featured Members

“The Black Sheep” of a Family of Educators

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  1. Jorge R. Colina

    Chief of Police, Miami (FL) Police Department

  2. Walt McNeil

    Sheriff, Leon County, FL

  3. Andrew Warren

    State Attorney, Hillsborough County (FL) 13th Judicial Circuit

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