Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Save The Date: Early Childhood Advocacy Day, April 29

We need your support to speak out on behalf of Illinois’ children and families. To view this email as a webpage, click here. SAVE THE DATE Early Childhood Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 29 Springfield, IL Calling all advocates! Early Childhood Adv…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM

CPS agrees to transport preschool-aged children to receive special education services

Transportation services will be available to children who attend community-based early childhood programs and who are required to attend a CPS school to receive their services. To view this email as a webpage, click here. As a result of a complaint…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 2:11 PM

The best way to start the New Year

It’s not too late. You can still make 3X the difference To view this email as a webpage, click here. Happy New Year, John! With the hustle and bustle that comes with ringing in the New Year, it’s possible that compassionate supporters like you mis…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Update: 3X Match Challenge – Let’s do it!

Your chance to help children in 2019 is running out—the clock is ticking To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This big, Big, BIG news just came in, and I’m so excited to be the one to share it with you:  Your donation of $10 or …

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Big news: Your impact to help children can be doubled!

Through Dec. 31, you can make 2X the difference for children born into poverty! Donate right away To view this email as a webpage, click here. December Match Challenge We have only 5 days to meet our match goal of $25,000. Make a gift of $10 or more and it will be DOUB…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Happy Holidays from the Ounce...

...and a Joyful New Year! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This time of year is all about family and friends and we want you to know we appreciate having you as part of our community. Thank you for your partnership. We look f…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Gov. J.B. Pritzker launches commission on early childhood funding

We welcome the formation of this commission... To view this email as a webpage, click here. We applaud Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his commitment to young children and their families, as demonstrated by the launching of the Illinois Commission on Equitab…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Give the joy of reading for #GivingTuesday

If we meet our $10,000 Giving Tuesday goal, children in our programs will receive $20,000 in books and educational resources. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge Today only, your gift will be MATCHED with funds for children’…

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  Joshua Oaks, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 5:18 PM

John, don’t miss this book match

Make your Giving Tuesday gift early and it will be MATCHED To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Will you help us get a head start on our $10,000 goal? Make a gift of $10 or more and every dollar wi…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 2:10 PM

We are grateful for you!

On behalf of the children and families we serve and everyone at the Ounce, we wish you and yours a festive and warm holiday! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This holiday season, we want you to know how thankful we are for yo…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 9:40 PM

eNews: A champion for home visiting

Long-time Ounce employee Nick Wechsler honored with Home Visiting Leadership Award To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take 5 minutes to get inspired by this amazing advocate for early learning 30 years of dedicated service The Ounce’s Nick Wechsle…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Fall National Policy Spotlight: State Policy Update Report

Check out important policy updates from 33 states across the U.S. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take a few minutes to read about all the progress we made in 2019 The State Policy Update Report is now available! We are pleased to share our 20…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Fall Early Edition: Ounce Illinois Policy Team releases 2019 Legislative Summary

Check out important policy updates and what is on the horizon this legislative session. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Check out the progress we made last year The Ounce releases 2019 Legislative Summary In 2019, a number of noteworthy bills i…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 6:10 PM

2019 State Policy Update Report Released

This report provides a snapshot of state advocates’ and leaders’ birth-to-five policy priorities, along with state budget and policy changes To view this email as a webpage, click here. We are pleased to share our 2019 State Policy Update Report on…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Take the quiz: Do you know what is taught in a pre-K classroom?

Learn more about how pre-K teachers use creative ways for academic and social/emotional learning! To view this email as a webpage, click here. We know that high-quality early childhood education is essential to getting children ready for kindergart…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM

ISBE budget hearing dates and how to champion for ECE!

Please join us in requesting a $150 million increase to the Early Childhood Block Grant To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget process is already underway, and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hearings a…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Ounce becomes IACET provider!

Ounce receives IACET accreditation for professional development programs To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hello John, The Ounce has been committed to providing the highest quality early learning and professional development programs for decade…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 8, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Webinar Opportunity on Priority Populations

Join the Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team for an informative webinar on priority populations on Oct. 22. Join the Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team for an informative webinar on priority populations—hosted in partnership with Illinois Action for Children’s Commun…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

October 5, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Today is World Teacher Day! Send some ❤️ to pre-K educators

Add your name to our thank you card before tomorrow Oct. 6 >> To view this email as a web page, click here. Dear John, Do you remember the best teacher you have ever had? The one who made the biggest impact on you? Every kid deserves a teacher…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 8:30 PM

eNews: The power of Early Intervention

Check out the inspiring story of Payton who is thriving thanks to the early intervention services he received at birth. To view this email as a web page, click here. This hits close to home The inspiring story of Payton & the power of Early Intervention…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 2:31 PM

👩🏫🍎 Help thank pre-K teachers! 🍎👩🏫

Add your name to our thank you card today >> To view this email as a web page, click here. Dear John, Schools across the country are back in full swing, and that means pre-K teachers are back in the classroom. Teachers who feel supported and v…

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  Ynah Parker, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Join us for a webinar on instructional leadership...

...taking place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 3 - 4 p.m. ET (2 - 3 p.m. CT). To view this email as a web page, click here. Hello John, Join us for an upcoming webinar in partnership with the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Lear…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

August 19, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Deadline this Friday: Pick our panel for SXSW EDU

Vote for our panel to be included at next year's conference! To view this email as a web page, click here. Deadline to vote is Friday, Aug. 23The Ounce is thrilled to be considered as one of South By Southwest (SXSW) EDU’s panels this year. We need…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

August 8, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Get the Ounce to SXSW EDU

Vote for our panel to be included at next year's conference! To view this email as a web page, click here. The Ounce is thrilled to be considered as one of South By Southwest (SXSW) EDU’s panels this year, and we need YOUR HELP to make sure our pane…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 8:30 PM

eNews: Educare students hitting milestones

These students are ready for the next step in life! To view this email as a web page, click here. Get inspired by these amazing Educare graduates Preparing students for the next step Big changes in life can be scary, especially when it comes to transitions …

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

July 29, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Summer National Policy Spotlight: Everything Policy Exchange

Check out highlights from this year's Policy Exchange, including video, notes and resources. To view this email as a web page, click here. Everything Policy Exchange At the end of June, over 100 attendees, including partners, advocates, and Educare leaders a…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Summer Early Edition: FY20 IL legislative session increases early education funding!

Stay up to date on policy and advocacy issues impacting early childhood. To view this email as a web page, click here. We had some great policy wins this year!  Close of legislative session includes significant funding increases The legislative session close…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 1:31 PM

The Ounce applauds Early Intervention funding increase

A significant win to strengthen the state's early childhood workforce Dear John, Last month, we applauded the Illinois General Assembly and the Pritzker administration for increasing state dollars for the Early Intervention (EI) program by $12 million i…

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