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Your resource guide to empower every child's bright future through early education, advocacy, and support.

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Babies are like sponges.

They say children are like sponges, soaking up everything they see and hear. So we wondered, What would it look like if we brought this metaphor to life? The result was a bold, impossible-to-ignore advertising campaign to help adults understand interacting with children is a simple but powerful way to support healthy brain development.

Every Child Deserves A Bright Future.

From providing parent resources to advocating for policies to improve the early education of children ages 0-5, MKE4Kids is dedicated to ensuring kids are prepared for their first day of school and beyond.

Our initiatives support quality early education for all children by partnering with advocates, educators, and parents to provide access to resources, training, and educational materials. We create spaces for families to engage in their child's learning, building a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Learning Starts With You.

Discover new insights and practical tips to support your child's development, expand your knowledge of early childhood education, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

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Igniting Your Child's Brain Development

Today is a day to celebrate you, the unsung heroes of your child's life - parents. On National Parents as Teachers Day, we pay tribute to your incredible role as the first and most important teacher in your child's life.

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STEM/STEAM Day: Inspiring Young Minds for a Bright Future

But STEM/STEAM Day is not just for adults – it's a perfect opportunity for parents to engage their little ones in fun and interactive activities that can promote an early interest in STEM/STEAM and prepare them for success in school and life.

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5 Questions for the Mayor: Milwaukee’s Tom Barrett - Early Learning Nation</a>
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Barbershop Books hopes to improve literacy rates

Barbershop Books works "to expand reading opportunities for Black boys by creating and supporting fun reading experiences in barbershops," according to their website.

The organization also reports that 82% of Black male 4th-grade students in the United States are not proficient in reading. A stat DJ called "astonishing."

"There's just not a lot of books that entertain them as far as their history, as far as where they come from," DJ explained while touching up Zeckarias' hair. "I think it's hard to read when there's nothing that represents you."

Dea Wright, the Director of the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives, is the one responsible for bringing the program to Wisconsin.

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