2. Governor Brown’s proposed budget hurts children, families, and communities

8. “High-quality [ECE] helps prepare young children to succeed in school and become better citizens; they earn more, pay more taxes, and commit fewer crimes.” Leslie J. Calman Legal Momentum and Director, Family Initiative

9. “Early childhood interventions of high quality have lasting effects on learning and motivation.” James Heckman, PhD Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences

10. Economists estimate that every dollar spent on ECE can save taxpayers up to ten times as much in future costs.

11. California works when Early Care & Education works “Quality early education is as essential for a productive 21 st century workforce as roads or the internet; investing in it grows the economy.” Leslie J. Calman Legal Momentum and Director, Family Initiative