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The Summit Healthcare Leslie Meyer Baby Café is named after long-time FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Council member Leslie Meyer, who passed away this year. Read More
American adults think language and literacy skills are needed to do well in life. Early childhood is the best time to help kids develop them.
The inaugural event highlighted why early childhood is critical to the future of our state and how it links to shared priorities such as healthy children,…
As a parent of a two young children, Dr. Kathleen Vedock knows firsthand the critical importance of the first five years in a child’s development and shares…
“What makes government work best is the drive to do better.” First Things First’s citizen-led, tiered governance structure was recognized as…
Economist James Heckman’s latest research suggests that investing in quality early childhood programs produces a 13 percent return on investment.…
With digital media an ever-increasing part of daily life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shares recommendations and resources to help families make…
In recognition of her tireless efforts in support of young children and early childhood education in Arizona, First Things First Board Chair Nadine Mathis…
More than 600 retired admirals, generals and top military leaders who are part of Mission: Readiness advocate for high-quality early childhood experiences,…
A team of education leaders from the Litchfield Elementary School District are helping families access tools that help their young children prepare for…
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