Educate Maine is pleased to welcome three advocacy organizations to its work:  Fight Crime: Invest In Kids (law enforcement leaders), ReadyNation (business leaders), and Mission: Readiness (retired military leaders).  

These groups are led by Kim Russell, Director of Special Projects, who focuses on early childhood care and education. 

Here are some recent examples of their work:

Business Leaders Share Cost of Childcare Crisis

Leaders Speak to Policymakers at Maine Children's Caucus

Students Building on Early College Opportunities

Maine Families Need Lawmakers to Support Childcare Industry

Group Renews Plea for Affordable Childcare

Invest in Maine's CTE Centers to Grow Its Economy

Competitive Compensation Key to Keeping Teachers

Industry Support for Childcare Reform