Early Ed Month Focuses on Investments in High-Quality Care

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February 1st marks the start of the third annual Early Ed Month, an initiative to educate local and national policymakers, business leaders, parents and advocates on the need for investments in high-quality early care and education to support the workforce and economy in Louisiana.

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