Check out the good news: in its 50-State Early Childhood Policy Progress and Landscape Report, the Alliance for Early Success documents 2024’s early childhood victories and reflects on the potential for more wins in 2025.

The Alliance asked its grantees to share legislative highlights, the report says, “and the results show wins in states of all different sizes, regions, and political landscapes—showcasing the effectiveness of tailoring advocacy to conditions on the ground and nurturing powerful coalitions.”

“Alliance state grantees shared highlights from the year in the broad areas of maternal and child health, early care and education, and family supports. Whether it was a new policy passed, an increase in funding, or an improvement to an existing policy, these shifts will improve lives for young children and their families.”