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(Sept 1, 2013) Nancy Wilson, Citizen and Social Worker said:

It is in the interest of the present and the future of our citizens and community that we make a small investment in what research has demonstrated can be a big payoff: Support for education in the early years creates a community with a prepared workforce and reduced expense for prisons and other services. Please continue to let us know how to move this forward!

(Aug 28, 2013) Jasheka Lee said:

Strong education values is the key to success in life and what better way to instill such a value than at a very young age. Especially to children who would not have the opportunity otherwise. In the long run having citizens with more knowledge and intellect can boost innovation,the economy,and many other homeland and worldwide issues!

(Aug 14, 2013) Shirley James/Ardyss, International said:

Finally someone is offering a solution for obtaining a quality education. I invested in early childhood education for my four children and it works. This is our best chance to truly leave no child behind. Let's invest in early education and save our nation.

(Aug 13, 2013) Virginia Baxt, EdD said:

As founder of former Amigas Latinas for College I am fully aware of the critical importance to a society of educated adults of early education for parents without resources to provide that education themselves.

(Aug 13, 2013) Janice Mossberg said:

Early childhood education is extremely important to prepare children for school. I strongly support this effort and hope to see it on the November ballot. All children deserve a fair chance for success.

(Aug 3, 2013) Mary Flood Nugent/Texans Together said:

This is a good investment in the children of Houston, our future.

(July 19, 2013) Wesley Community Center said:

Given that education has the power to transform an individual’s future and recognizing how critical early brain development is to learning, efforts to redress social and economic disparities in any community must include a concerted effort to invest in early childhood education.

(July 19, 2013) Martha Gonzales/Collaborative for Children said:

All children deserve high quality early childhood education. Investing in our children early is the best way to invest in our community later.

(July 16, 2013) Terry Ferro/ Terry Ferro Consultants said:

I want Houston to be known as a beacon of light for children.

(July 16, 2013) CNI Advocate Trainers said:

I understand how important it is for all children to receive quality childcare. Providing children with quality education and equal opportunities creates a positive future for everyone.

(July 16, 2013) Carol Shattuck, Collaborative for Children said:

This ballot initiative would provide a vehicle for our community to catch up to what research has been saying for years -- that the first five years are critical in preparing children for school. A dedicated fund to provide easy to access parent information on child development and parenting strategies and resources to dramatically improve the quality of child care are good investments with a high return for our future workforce!

(July 16, 2013) Cornerstone Consulting said:

Our children are our future!

(July 15, 2013) Health Context LLC said:

One of a few sure investments society can make is by assuring high quality early child care and education for every child.

(July 15, 2013) Beverly Reed/Collaborative for Children said:

As an educator who has worked for years with children who were not performing on grade level, I know the cost in dollars and in motivation/self-esteem for children who fall behind. Children need high quality support early on to make the greatest impact.

(July 15, 2013) Tracy Jones Collaborative for Children said:

I support high quality early childhood initiatives.

(July 15, 2013) Janice Thomas, Collaborative for Children/College Bound from Birth said:

Early to Rise will enable more children to arrive at Kindergarten prepared to learn! Early education increases a child's likelihood to graduate from high school and become productive citizens which strengthens communities for generations.

(July 12, 2013) Stephen M. Kaufman, Fulcrum Partners said:

It's the lowest cost/highest reward way to lead to success in life. Children who arrive at Kindergarten prepared to learn have a very high likelihood of graduating from high school and becoming productive citizens.

(July 12, 2013) Houston Federation of Teachers said:

The key to narrowing the gap between children born into families with resources and those without is early childhood education. It prepares an economically disadvantaged child to enter kindergarten with the same knowledge and skills as the child who has spent several years in a private program. It is the best investment we can make to cure the dropout problem.

(July 11, 2013) Rick Figueroa said:

They are making a difference that will last another generation.

(July 11, 2013) The Project Management Team said:

The earlier we see a child, the earlier we can diagnose the learning differences/disabilities. I am very hopeful funds will be considered for diagnosis and early intervention or we may set the child up for failure at an even earlier stage of development.

(July 1, 2013) Ruth Milburn said

Research shows that missed opportunities for learning during the first five years of life cannot ever be fully recovered. With Early to Rise Harris County will step into the forefront of efforts to ensure that ALL our children arrive at school age prepared to make the most of the education offered there.

(June 27, 2013) Texans Together said:

Early education for at risk children is crucial to their future and our communities. There is no more effective way to invest in their future. We are working with Early to Rise to get petitions to get this on the ballot and we need help your help. Please call us (713-782-8833) or download the petition and take it to your friends, church, or events. Fred Lewis, President

(June 25, 2013) Ginni Mithoff said:

Every child deserves to start his/her education when they are most ready to learn and that is between birth and five years of age. All of our kids deserve to start kindergarten armed with the skills they need to succeed in school and developmentally-appropriate preschool programs staffed with well-trained teachers will provide them with those skills.