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ReadyNation-Oregon Members Show Support for Child Abuse Prevention Month
On April 23, 2015, 24 members of ReadyNation and Fight Crime: Invest In Kids supported Child Abuse Prevention month by attending the 3rd Annual Partners in Prevention Luncheon sponsored by the...
View ArticleStephen Rich – Architect (Maine)
“The idea we need to understand is that pre-K education is workforce development. …If your foundation proves to be weak, cracks will show up and settlement will happen, and it’s much more expensive to...
View ArticleYellow Light Breen – Executive Vice President, Bangor Savings Bank (Maine)
“One of the best kind of factories we can invest in is a learning factory.” View the full list of Business Champions
View ArticleYou Get More Than What You Pay For
Expanding access to quality early childhood education in Maine could save millions of dollars in the long run, boost the economy in the short run, and help the state create better students and workers...
View ArticleNelson Durgin – retired Executive Director, Phillips Strickland House, and...
“Investing in pre-K education is an initial, incredibly important step in building the workforce of tomorrow—a workforce that will be able to help Maine prosper. Investments in quality pre-K can help...
View ArticleTom Welsh – President, MBL-USA Corporation (Illinois)
“It’s at the early ages, when a child’s mind is formed, that we stand the best chance of helping them to become motivated.” Click here for Tom Welsh’s full profile View the full list of Business...
View ArticleRudy Valdez – Vice President, South West Ideas for Today & Tomorrow (Illinois)
“ReadyNation aims to shape stronger and more economically prosperous communities through education that starts at the earliest ages. It’s imperative the business community commit to removing obstacles...
View ArticlePreschool Could Save California $820 Million in Long Run
SAN FRANCISCO – Citing skills gap and economic concerns, business executives stressed the importance of high-quality early education for all low-income youth in California in a research report released...
View ArticleLaurie Lachance – President, Thomas College and former State Economist and...
“To attain our vision of ‘A High Quality of Life for All Maine People,’ we must ensure that each and every Maine child has access to high-quality care and education from birth. Investment in early...
View ArticleChris Emmons – CEO, Gorham Savings Bank (Maine)
“Business executives are now telling policymakers that continuing the status quo of inadequate early childhood investments should not be an option. We know too much not to make a better decision on...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring – Deputy Director in Washington, D.C.
ReadyNation has an opening for a new Deputy Director! This is a permanent, full-time position in Washington, D.C.; we are seeking a leader with 10+ years of experience in the state and federal...
View ArticleJoin Your Business Colleagues in Supporting Early Childhood Development
In March, ReadyNation released an Open Letter from global business leaders to the United Nations, urging them to make early childhood development a priority in the Sustainable Development Goals report....
View ArticleReadyNation is Now Hiring!
ReadyNation is looking for a Program Assistant to help support business leaders to become champions for improving the economy through effective investments in children and youth. This is a great...
View ArticleReadyNation Open Letter on UN Sustainable Development Goals Report
ReadyNation is delighted to announce the release of an Open Letter from more than 120 business executives across five continents, commending the inclusion of early education in the United Nation’s...
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Global business leaders have a stake in early childhood development in the SDGs
Global business leaders have a stake in early childhood development in the Sustainable Development Goals Sara Watson, Director, ReadyNation Michael Feigelson, Executive Director of the Bernard van Leer...
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Parent Attitudes on Standardized Tests (INFOGRAPHIC)
Recently, 1,011 public school parents nationwide were surveyed on their opinions around the use of standardized tests in public schools. This infographic highlights some aspects of parent sentiment on...
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“I specifically appreciate ReadyNation’s support of early education to build the foundation for the STEM workforce.” Read Profile –Christa Markgraff Managing Director of Project Management Nicor...
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Business Leaders are the Driving Force for Early Childhood Education
Business Leaders are the Driving Force for Early Childhood Education By Jack Brennan and Sara Watson Jack Brennan is the Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Vanguard; co-chair, ReadyNation CEO...
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Ohio Business Leaders Warn of Coming “Skills Gap”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cyndy Rees – crees@readynation.org November 13, 2015 OHIO BUSINESS LEADERS WARN OF COMING “SKILLS GAP” Smart Investments in Quality Early...
View Article“The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation”
The new documentary series, “The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation” features three ReadyNation advisory board members, Jim Heckman, Rob Dugger and Art Rolnick. Every...
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