The US Census Bureau recently singled out Idaho for having the nation’s largest percentage of population growth. Why do you... Read More
5 Questions for the Governor
Where do you go for the top news in Early Learning at the state level? Check out “5 Questions for the Governor,” where we explore the top Early Learning challenges and successes in states across the nation. We’re thrilled to partner with The Hunt Institute on this series.
I was a sheriff for 22 years. What I learned the most is that we must be proactive instead of reactive. Bettering our communities starts with taking care of our children. Read More
You are the 75th Governor of North Carolina. What makes North Carolina unique among its peers? North Carolina is one... Read More
COVID-19 has obviously presented an array of challenges to states during 2020. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned... Read More
Where do you go for the top news in Early Learning at the state level? Check out “5 Questions for... Read More
Kina’ole means I will do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, in the right place... Read More
Literacy is a top priority because we know that so much of our success in K-12 hinges on building better readers. In the past, we’ve had an environment of “too little, too late” when it comes to helping kids before they pass the third grade, which is recognized as a milestone for reading development. Read More
Child care workers and teachers are critical workers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, families have faced many challenges – including child care access. We know that if we wanted to keep essential workers, teachers, law enforcement and many other essential employees and their services functioning, we needed to ensure access to child care. Read More
First Lady Susan Hutchinson and I have a strong commitment to protecting children, strengthening families and improving outcomes. We share the belief that every child in Arkansas deserves a safe and stable nurturing family every day. Read More
Access to quality early childhood education is essential to the long term health and well-being of our children, it is also an investment in the workforce of the future. Virginia is ranked #1 in the nation for business and we know the only way to maintain that status is to support the leaders of tomorrow. Read More
