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Advocacy
The Importance
of Advocacy
Early Education Advocacy for Delaware’s young children is essential because a high percentage (approximately 40%) of the state’s children, birth-to-five years old, live below the poverty line, which has a direct impact on academic success. To that end, seven (7) out of ten (10) children in Delaware are not kindergarten ready, and those statistics have increased since COVID, especially in the areas of language and literacy. Deaeyc wants to ensure that early childhood programs servicing all young children are of the highest quality, including having educated and well-compensated teaching staff.
Deaeyc's Advocacy Work
Deaeyc works year-round to advocate for policy and legislative changes that benefit early education.
In collaboration with other advocacy organizations in the state, deaeyc pays close attention to the legislative cycle to get involved at every opportunity.
COMING UP:
Delaware's Joint Finance Committee (JFC) is holding hearings for state agencies to discuss the FY26 budget. Each hearing has opportunity for public comment.
Deaeyc will be attending and providing public comment at the following JFC hearings:
Department of Education
Department of Health and Social Services
How YOU Can Get Involved
Attend Rodel's Virtual Advocacy Office Hours during the month of February.
Send a message to your legislator using the Action Center. Include a personal message about the impact increased funding to early education can have.
SAVE THE DATE for Advocacy Day and plan to attend!
Other Ways to Advocate
Share social media posts raising awareness to the causes.
Start discussions with friends and community members who may not know about the issues.
Attend public meetings like the Early Childhood Advocacy Coalition and the Delaware Early Childhood Council (DECC) Meetings
Advocacy Results &
Delaware Data
Parent Survey Results
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