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WHY SHOULD WE CARE? EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT THE RETURN ON EARLY INVESTMENT BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION Why are the first 2,000 days so critical? IF YOU CARE ABOUT Economic Well-being Crime Reduction Thriving Communities

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EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

THE RETURN ON EARLY INVESTMENT BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION

WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

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Why are the first 2,000 days so critical?

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IF YOU CARE ABOUT… ▪ Economic Well-being ▪ Crime Reduction ▪ Thriving Communities ▪ National Security ▪ Global Competiveness ▪ Child and Family Well-being

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Investing in our children will grow

  • w ou
  • ur economy
  • nomy,

reduce duce crim ime, , and ensure

  • ur na

national ional se secur urity ity.

AN EARLY INVESTMENT

Business Executives Law Enforcement and Military Officers Faith Community Leaders

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The most rapid period of development in human life happens from birth to eight. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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End-of-third-grade outcomes predict: ▪ academic achievement ▪ career success EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

LEARNING TO READ READING TO LEARN

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The FO FOUNDATION ION for future le learn arning ing, , he heal alth, th, and nd beha havior vior is bui uilt lt birth to age 5. THE FIRST 2000 DAYS

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EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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The brain is not fully developed at birth. The basic architecture of the brain forms during a child’s early years. As many as one million new w neur ural al conne nections ctions are formed every ry second

  • nd during the first few years of

life. EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

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EXPERIENCES BUILD BRAIN ARCHITECTURE

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EXPERIENCES BUILD BRAIN ARCHITECTURE

Source: C.A. Nelson (2000)
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WHAT IS THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT?

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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

$1

Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman’s most recent study indicates that every ery $1 invested in early education produces a yearly return of

13% 13%

$1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1
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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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  • Lower blood pressure
  • Healthier weight
  • Less drug use
  • Less likely to develop
a chronic disease such as diabetes
  • 44% more likely to
graduate high school
  • Overall higher
educational attainment
  • Higher
earnings
  • Less likely to
rely on government assistance

COMPREHENSIVE ROI

BETTER HEALTH MORE EDUCATION HIGHER INCOME
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SLIDE 18 The availa labi bility lity of child d care in Georgi gia a suppor
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ts annual al parent nt earnin ings gs of at least t $24 billion
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, which h streng ngth thens ens family y economic
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ECONOMIC IMPACT ON GA

$4.7 BILLION $24 BILLION

The early care and education industry generated $4.7 billion dollars of economic activity in the state for 2013. 1″Economic Impact of the Early Child Care and Education Industry in Georgia,”Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government (2016) Download PDF.

in parental earnings generated by the early care industry

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We have all learned the key to the best fruits and vegetables starts with specialized nurturing including the appropriate soil, the right amount of water, and the right amount of sun. The same is true for our children – it is so important that we nurture them for future success and quality early learning ensures our children’s fullest potential can be realized.

THE BUSINESS CASE

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Todd Greene VP of Community and Economic Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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WORK SKILLS IN HIGH DEMAND

Communication Teamwork Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Critical Thinking Work Ethic Social- Emotional

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VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION

The best way to reduce crime is to inves est t in kids. fightcrim htcrime.or .org Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

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VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION Low-income children who attend high-quality early education programs are

70% less likely

to be arrested for a violent crime by age 18.

Reynolds et al (2001). Long-term Effects of an Early Childhood Intervention on Educational Achievement and Juvenile Arrest: A 15-Year Follow-up of Low-Income Children in Public Schools
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Public safety is about forming partnerships that benefit the citizens
  • f Atlanta, and our officers truly enjoy
giving back by reading to children during the summer. The Atlant nta a Police ce Departm tment nt is a proud participant in the annual Mayor's Summer Reading Club and suppor
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ts GEEARS mission of providing quality ty early y learning ing educatio tion n and health thy y develop lopmen ment for Atlanta’s children. en.

Chief Erika Shields Atlanta Police Department

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY

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Georgia appropriations in FY 2016-17

  • Dept. of Early Care

and Learning (DECAL)

$413 Million $1.16 Billion

Department of Corrections

  • Dept. of Corrections
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Our national security depends on our willingness to invest in our children. High-quality early education will help solve problems that disqualify the vast majority of adults from military service. missionreadiness.org

NATIONAL SECURITY

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NATIONAL SECURITY

Of Georgia high school graduates who try to join the military, 1 in 4 score too low on the Armed Forces Qualification Test to join the Army.

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All of Georgia’s children should be given the chance to succeed at whatever they choose. Access to high-qua quality ity early ly educa ucation tion can n help p childr ldren en grow

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the e skills ls and strengt ength h in mind d and body dy they y need d to make e the e prope per r deci cisi sions

  • ns to excel

el. Lieutenant General John P . Otjen, U.S. Army, Retired

Admiral (Ret.) Casey Coane, U.S. Navy and Major General (Ret.) David Bockel, U.S. Army

NATIONAL SECURITY

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The first 2,000 days are important because I have a 7-month-old baby girl at home. Every child deserves the same chance that she is getting in

  • ur home – a chance to grow

and be as smart and as able as possible.

  • Dr. Raphael G. Warnock

Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church

THE FAITH COMMUNITY

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We know from all of the research birth to 5 is the time when the brain truly develops. We have an obligation and responsibility to together focus on those 2,000 days so we can give every child a chance to be successful in this world. Rabbi Peter Berg Senior Rabbi, The Temple

THE FAITH COMMUNITY

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What can we do to build a strong foundation for the children of Georgia?

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Provide hi high h qua uality lity ear arly ly le learn arning ing experiences Facilitate child he heal alth th Support strong fam amil ilies ies BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION We know what works:

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We aren’t born with the skills that enable us to co contr ntrol

  • l im

impulses ulses, ma make e pla lans ns, and sta tay y foc

  • cused

used. We are born with the pot

  • tential

ential to develop these capacities.

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING

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Playing & talking with others

Develops language and team work skills

Making up games and rules Following the rules of play Exploring the world around them

Encourages problem solving & creative thinking Fosters self-regulation Supports intellectual curiosity

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Qualified, well-trained teachers

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Low teacher-student ratios

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Responsive, language-rich interactions

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Individualized instruction

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Focus on active learning and social- emotional development

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Safe and supportive environments

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Engagement with families

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
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Georgia has implemented Quality Rated, the state’s quality rating and improvement system for childcare. Over half of eligible Georgia providers are participating. Qualityrated.org

HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING

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Wellness checks Immunizations Developmental screenings Good nutritional

  • ptions

Safe, active environments Wrap-around social support services

PROMOTE HEALTH OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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▪ Wellness Checks ▪ Immunizations ▪ Developmental screenings ▪ Good nutritional options ▪ Safe, active environments ▪ Wrap-around social support services

PROMOTE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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Support Strong Families

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Family ily friendly iendly business ness pract actice ices

  • Family leave
  • Flexible

schedules

Support Strong Families

Home e vi visi siting ting programs ms

Voluntary programs that offer support to parents, prenatally and/or with young children

Access to famil ily y medica ical homes mes

Where primary care physicians know their patients and can support the well-being
  • f all family members
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▪ The First t 20 2000 00 Da Days are critical in a child’s brain development. ▪ Brai ains ns ar are e built, lt, not t born rn. ▪ Earliest exp xper erien iences ces shape e brai ain n ar architect tectur ure, creating a strong or weak foundation for future learning. ▪ By investing in our youngest children we have the capacity to en enhance ance th the e human an an and ec economi nomic c potential tential of our state.

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▪ Encourage positiv tive, , nurturing turing rel elati tionship

  • nships between adults

and young children, which support the emotional and intellectual growth of our youngest citizens. ▪ Support programming that ensures children and families have access to high h qual ality ity ea early childho dhood experiences that support healthy development.

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In the First 2000 Days we have the opportunity to create a strong foundation for learning and success.

Our future depends upon it.

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Get Get In Involv

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✓ Use one of the talking points to start a conversation about the First 2000 Days. ✓ Host a presentation at your workplace, civic organization, or congregation. ✓ Start your next staff meeting with the First 2000 Days video. ✓ Take a photo and tweet why you think the First 2000 Days are important - #GaFirst2KDays

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n the he Fir irst st 2000 0 Da Days s movement! ement!

FAN SUPPORTER ADVOCATE CHAMPION CAMPAIGN LEADER
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Cam ampa paig ign n Leader eader (P (Par artner) tner)

Our Campaign Leaders comm mmit it th thei eir r or

  • rganiza

anization tion to integrate the message of the importance of early childhood development into their work, goals, strategies, and

  • events. While the promise is

strong, the actions can be simple.

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Cam ampa paig ign n Leader eader (P (Par artner) tner)

  • Add the First 2000 Days web button to your website
  • Include prepared early childhood facts in your
  • rganization’s newsletter
  • Present the campaign video and presentation to

board and staff members

  • Share pre-drafted campaign posts on your
  • rganization’s social media and newsletters

when asked

  • Incorporate early childhood into your
  • rganization’s strategies
  • Invite other organizations to become

Campaign Leaders

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CHAMP AMPIONS IONS

Our Champions play key roles in community outreach. They are trained to give the First 2000 Days presentation, suggest opportunities to give presentations and are presenters themselves. These community influencers carry the First 2000 Days message with them in their professional and personal life.

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Champi ampions

  • ns
  • Submitting a photo + quote or video clip about the importance
  • f the first 2,000 days of a child’s life that will be shared online
  • r in print
  • Sharing campaign updates via email, social media, and in

person

  • Presenting the First 2000 Days PowerPoint and/or Video to

businesses, organizations, or community groups

  • Committing to engage in informal conversations with their

network about the First 2000 Days campaign

  • Encouraging those in their network to donate to early

childhood efforts

  • Wearing their First 2,000 Days lapel pin to events
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ADVOC OCATES TES

Our Advocates pled ledge e to to ser erve e as as ad advocac

  • cacy

y le lead ader ers s for

  • r qual

uality ity ea early ly chi hildhood ldhood in in Geor eorgia. gia.

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Advoca

  • cates

tes

  • Add their name to our list of Advocates who pledge to

advocate for quality early childhood in Georgia

  • Purchase and wear a 2,000 Days shirt in order to spark

dialogue – receive a free First 2000 Days pin with your purchase

  • Contact legislators about early childhood issues when

asked

  • Engage in informal discussions with their network
  • Sign up as a Georgia First 2000 Days volunteer for

partner organizations

  • Attend First 2000 Days Campaign Leader events in their

community

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SUPPOR PORTERS TERS

Our Supporters ma make e a s a sma mall ll co comm mmitm itment ent th that t le lead ads s to to a la a large e im impact act by don

  • nating

ting to to an and up uplift lifting ing

  • r
  • rganiza

anizations tions sup uppor porting ting qua uality lity ea early ly chi hildhood ldhood in in Geo eorgi gia. a.

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Suppor pporter ters

  • Subscribe to the GEEARS email list to get updates
  • n the campaign
  • Add your name to our list of Supporters who pledge

to spread knowledge and passion for early education

  • Donate to an organization supporting quality early

childhood in Georgia

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FANS NS

Our Fans commit to receiving and sharing campaign updates and early childhood updates.

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Fan ans

  • Share information about the First 2000 Days on their

social media or via email

  • “Like” or share a post about the First 2000 Days
  • Subscribe to the GEEARS email list to get updates
  • n the campaign
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QUESTIONS?

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Contact tact

Vett Vandiver — Communications Manager

Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) vvandiver@geears.org 404-920-4923 (Office)