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Reports

Untapped Potential: Economic Impact of Childcare Breakdowns on U.S. States

Center for Education and Workforce
February 28, 2020
Untapped Potential
Building on the work of other states, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation partnered with the business communities in Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania to understand just how much breakdowns in childcare cost each state. In this study we looked at the causes of childcare challenges as well as motivations behind why parents select various childcare providers. Knowing many employers want to facilitate more access to childcare but do not know where to begin, we sought to learn what types of childcare benefits working parents desire most from employers.
Data
Early Childhood Education

Building Bridges: Creating Strong Partnerships for Early Childhood Education

Center for Education and Workforce
December 4, 2019
2019 Building Bridges Report

This report brings together data, research, and lessons learned to guide the development of successful and lasting partnerships between the business and early childhood education communities. In surveys, focus groups, and interviews, we asked business leaders and early education advocates about what compels them to action. Our recommendations are grounded in that qualitative and quantitative research.

Data
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education
Women

The Mounting Costs of Childcare in Washington State

Center for Education and Workforce
September 19, 2019
Mounting Costs of Childcare in Washington State
To better understand the impact of childcare issues for working parents and the Washington state economy, the Washington State Child Care Collaborative Task Force and partners commissioned a 2019 survey of Washington parents by Elway Research and an economic impact analysis by Eastern Washington University’s Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis.
Early Childhood Education
Economic Growth
Education
K-12 Education

Business Education Network

Center for Education and Workforce
April 13, 2012
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The business community is the number one consumer of the public education system and therefore must be an involved and engaged stakeholder in the education of America’s children. Through the Business Education Network (BEN) ―a coalition of business leaders engaged in Pre-K to 12th grade education policy, programs, and research―participants will develop and promote the implementation of programs and policies that improve academic achievement in this country.

Early Childhood Education
K-12 Education
Education

2010 Annual Report

Center for Education and Workforce
February 22, 2011
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2010 was a busy and productive year for ICW. We continued to grow our Business LEADs Network; convened a high-level panel of experts to discuss the midterm election results and their impact on education and workforce policy; published numerous reports on the importance of business supporting a range of issues, from early childhood education to extended learning time opportunities; and brought the documentary film Waiting for “Superman” to business audiences in a nationwide 12-city tour; among many other efforts.

Early Childhood Education
K-12 Education
Postsecondary Education
Workforce Training
Education

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