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Opinion Editorials

Are Leaders Getting the Message?
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

When it Comes to Children, Sometimes 8 isn't Enough
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Putting Political Differences Aside for Young Texans
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Pre-k Protects Vulnerable Children
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Time Running Out For Young Learners in Texas
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Obama's Winds of Change Coming to Early Ed, but is Texas Ready?
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Smart Investments will Save our Schools
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

As School Begins, Parents have a Major Assignment Due
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Child Care Shortages Leave Parents in the Dark
Kara Johnson, President and CEO of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

Investing in Our Youngest Texans Makes Financial Cents
J.R. Gonzales, Founder and President of JRG Communications, Inc. 

Investing in Early Childhood Education is a Sound Business Decision
Sandy Dochen, Manager of Corporate Community Relations at IBM 

School Success Begins with Early Childhood Education
James D. Calaway, former President and CEO for the Center for Houston’s Future

Affordable Early Care and Education Programs Benefit Everyone
Karen R. Johnson, President and CEO of United Ways of Texas