Speaking Up about Early Childhood

90% of a child's brain develops before age 5.
Strong families are the building blocks of a strong society.
40% of Arizona 4th graders are not reading at grade level. The best way to reverse this trend is to expose children to books before they enter kindergarten.
Critical skills like motivation, self-discipline, focus and self-esteem begin to take root from birth to five years old. Successful people share these traits and we must give children the tools to develop these essential skills.
Learning and sharing these messages will help make sure all Arizonans understand the critical importance of early childhood.