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Committee for Economic Development

Reasoned solutions in the nation’s interest

Early Education

High-quality early learning settings (both child care and public pre-k) instill a strong foundation of cognitive and social skills in children, which increases their ability to start school ready to succeed. But too many children, particularly in underserved communities, remain without access to early childhood education impacting their future school achievement and earnings potential. To promote opportunity for all and a prosperous society, CED works to advance early education throughout the country. CED collaborates with local business leaders, policymakers, and like-minded organizations to increase the quality of, and access to, early education through public and private initiatives.

A Tradition of Engaging Business Leaders for Over 50 Years

CED's pioneering leadership in advancing quality child care and early education has been a defining chapter in its long tradition of 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.

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