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Important skills

The most important skills kids need to succeed in life

  • language & literacy

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.​
legislative-day

Legislative Day at Arizona State Capitol connects policymakers with early childhood stakeholders

  • public affairs

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,…
champion-vedock

Arizona pediatrician promotes the importance of the early years

  • champion

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…
Innovation in Government Award

FTF named semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition

  • investments

“What makes government work best is the drive to do better.” First Things First’s citizen-led, tiered governance structure was recognized as…
heckman quote

New research shows strong return on investing in high quality early childhood programs

  • data & research

Economist James Heckman’s latest research suggests that investing in quality early childhood programs produces a 13 percent return on investment.…
screen time

Screen Time Recommendations from Pediatricians

  • language & literacy

With digital media an ever-increasing part of daily life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shares recommendations and resources to help families make…
thanks-nadine

Thank you, Nadine

  • board

In recognition of her tireless efforts in support of young children and early childhood education in Arizona, First Things First Board Chair Nadine Mathis…
Education matters in the military

Why early childhood matters to…the military

  • early childhood

More than 600 retired admirals, generals and top military leaders who are part of Mission: Readiness advocate for high-quality early childhood experiences,…
Litchfield Park

Litchfield Park educators lead innovative work to help prepare kids for kindergarten

  • Southwest Maricopa

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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