CED's History and Involvement in Early Learning

Since 1942, the Committee for Economic Development (CED) has been at the forefront of business engagement in public policy. CED’s pioneering leadership in advancing quality child care and early education has been a defining chapter in its long tradition of promoting business statesmanship and employing the best of business thinking in the nation’s pursuit of economic growth and stability. Our business leaders have an acute understanding of the importance of this early learning foundation, and how it is related to the development of a well-educated workforce in supporting a strong economy and keeping America globally competitive. 

For over 50 years, with research and tools provided by CED, corporate leaders have traveled nationwide and internationally speaking to audiences of business and civic leaders about the importance of investing in children and families. CED’s network of business Members has directed and endorsed CED’s long history of research reports connecting the importance of early learning to the strength of the workforce and economic development.