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Can we save child care?
Right now, Congress is in the final days of negotiating the next stimulus package where they will decide the fate of child care...
Aug 5, 2020


July's Early Childhood Education in the News
Each month, Groundwork Ohio reads the latest and greatest resources on early education and health. Here is July's summary.
Jul 31, 2020


Week of July 27th Round-Up
During Tuesday's press conference, Governor Mike DeWine announced that child care can return back to pre-pandemic ratios beginning on 8/9...
Jul 31, 2020


Urgent Call to Action
The future of Ohio's child care industry will be decided in coming days. We urgently need your help...
Jul 28, 2020


Join Us for Two Child Care Round Table Discussions this Week
Join us this week for two upcoming child care round table discussions with U.S. Senator Rob Portman and Congressman Tim Ryan.
Jul 27, 2020


Week of July 20 Round-Up
This week, we launched a new video featuring Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to highlight why strong early childhood policies are crucial in support
Jul 24, 2020


Join Us for a Child Care Round Table Discussion with Congressman Troy Balderson
You’re invited to join us for a child care round table discussion with Congressman Troy Balderson this Wednesday...
Jul 20, 2020


Week of July 13 Round-Up
This week, we launched a new campaign renewing the critical need for child care relief funding...
Jul 17, 2020


Groundwork Ohio and 60 Early Childhood Partners Make Urgent Child Care Request to Governor DeWine
Today, Groundwork Ohio, the leading early childhood advocacy organization, along with 60 of its advocacy partners, sent a letter to Governor
Jul 16, 2020


Join Us for a Child Care Round Table Discussion with Mayors Daniel Horrigan and Nan Whaley
You’re invited to join us for a Friday child care round table discussion featuring Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan & Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley...
Jul 13, 2020


Building New Foundations: Prenatal to Five Covid-19 Crisis to Opportunity
While COVID-19 has challenged Ohio's early childhood system, we also know that this pandemic has spurred a great deal of innovation...
Jul 10, 2020


ReadyNation Releases New Child Care Report
Without reliable child care for young children ages 0-3, the U.S. faces an annual cost of $57 billion in lost earnings, productivity...
Jul 3, 2020


Week of June 22nd Round-Up
Anyone who completes the survey by Tuesday, June 30th will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card...
Jun 26, 2020


Join Us for a Child Care Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
You’re invited to join us for a child care roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown this Friday...
Jun 22, 2020


Week of June 15th Round-Up
Groundwork was invited to present to the Strike Force on how the disparities in the achievement gap begins before a child reaches...
Jun 19, 2020


New Resource: Charting a Strong Course Forward (and more!)
In our new brief, we've outlined the ways each of these groups can support a better future for children, families, and child care providers
Jun 12, 2020


We Are Resolved.
The evidence of systemic racism has been abundant, longstanding, and indisputable in our country and has once again been made clear by...
Jun 5, 2020


Doing the Next Right Thing for Children, Families, and Providers
Groundwork will always endeavor to do the next right thing for Ohio’s youngest and most vulnerable children...
May 29, 2020


Upcoming Webinars: Building Strong Child-Serving Systems
Roundtable Discussion with Congressman Stivers and Senator Kunze On Thursday, May 28th at 9 AM, we are hosting a roundtable discussion...
May 22, 2020


Groundwork Applauds Governor DeWine’s Bold Commitment to Equity
Today, Groundwork Ohio applauded Governor DeWine’s recognition of a fundamental truth that is long overdue for public discussion in Ohio...
May 21, 2020
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