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Early learning professionals across Douglas, Klamath, and Lake Counties received $3,264,760 through the Business Oregon Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF), a statewide initiative supporting construction, renovation and property acquisition for child care facilities.

In Douglas County, childcare plays a much bigger role than many people realize. It helps parents work, supports local businesses and ensures our community has the workforce it depends on—from healthcare to skilled trades.

At Yoncalla School District, attendance is more than a metric, it’s a shared commitment rooted in relationships and purpose. From preschool through graduation, the district has focused on creating places where students want to be.

Across Oregon, conversations about low reading proficiency have put a spotlight on the importance of early literacy and the districts working hard to make real progress. In South Umpqua School District, that commitment shows up every day in their classrooms and is translating into exciting student growth.

More than two-thirds of local childcare spots are offered in home-based settings and over 85% of sites and centers are run as small businesses. Whether in a center or in a home, licensed providers create safe, warm learning environments that help prepare children for school while also filling the role of business owners

American Education Week has been celebrated during the third week of November since 1921. This annual recognition honors the contributions of everyone involved in education and raises awareness of the vital role public schools play in shaping communities.