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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif"><b>New Staff Welcome</b></span></div><span color="#454545" size="2" face="Vani, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">We welcome <strong>Megan Irwin</strong> to the Oregon early learning team as the new Early Learning System Design Manager, overseeing and supporting the early learning Hub process. Megan comes to us from <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.qbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fstand.org%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Stand for Children</a> where she spent five years first as a community organizer and then working her way up to Senior Director for Program and Expansion on the national team. During her time at Stand, she led the organization's growth efforts, expanding its reach from four to 11 states. Prior to her work in education, Megan was a newspaper reporter in Phoenix, AZ. She has a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and in Political Science from Arizona State University. We are excited to have her!</span> </span></td></tr></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 8pt" align="left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">President Obama has released his <a style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.rbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fthe-press-office%2F2013%2F02%2F13%2Ffact-sheet-president-obama-s-plan-early-education-all-americans%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Preschool for All proposal</a>, with a key piece specifically aiming <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.sbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ed.gov%2Fabout%2Finits%2Fed%2Fearlylearning%2Fincreasing-access%2For.pdf%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">to partner with Oregon</a> to provide high-quality preschool for low and middle-income students, make investments in high-quality infant and toddler care, and expand support for Oregon parents and families (read about Governor Kitzhaber's support in his <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.tbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesmanjournal.com%2Farticle%2F20130607%2FOPINION%2F306070023%2FKitzhaber-Support-president-s-plan-early-learning%3Fnclick_check%3D1%26utm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Statesman Journal op-ed </a>and watch the <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.jpzxqtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQNZJ0BaNaoI%26feature%3Dyoutu.be" linktype="1" target="_blank">President's video explaining the plan</a>). Hillary Clinton is also contributing to the early education charge through the<a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.ubfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.org%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank"> Too Small to Fail</a> initiative, which strives to "help parents, businesses, and communities identify specific actions that they can take to improve the lives of young children" through improving health and well-being from birth through five.</span></p></td></tr></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 9pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Vani', 'sans-serif'">The Child Care and Early Education workgroup has submitted two draft reports on <strong>1)</strong> <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.wbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fgov%2Fdocs%2FOEIB%2FELCJunematsUPDATED.pdf%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">defining affordable quality child care</a> and <strong>2)</strong> developing a vision for an integrated early learning system for children, families, and providers. The affordable quality child care and integrated early learning development system draft reports were presented at the Early Learning Council meeting on June 12th.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 9pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Vani', 'sans-serif'">The workgroup will seek direction from the Council for further work in the fall. The Office of Child Care is also currently implementing a large field test in four regions across Oregon to test the <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.xbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wou.edu%2Ftri%2FQRIS%2Fresources.html%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Quality Rating & Improvement System</a> (QRIS): Crook/Deschutes/Jefferson Counties, Lane.Douglas Counties, Linn/Benton Counties, and Multnomah County to reach 250 participating QRIS programs by July 2014. The Office of Child Care is also beginning work to build a supply of quality child care in targeted communities. To date, there are almost 185 programs that have achieved an initial QRIS designation comprised of over 1,500 early childhood educators impacting over 6,400 children.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">The <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.zbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Foregonearlylearning.com%2Fkindergarten-assessment%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Kindergarten Assessment</a> will launch statewide end of August 2013. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has posted the <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.9bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ode.state.or.us%2Fwma%2Fteachlearn%2Ftesting%2Fadmin%2F2013-14-tam.pdf%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">draft 2013-14 Accommodations Manual</a>, which outlines accommodations available for all students during each of Oregon's statewide assessments, including the Kindergarten Assessment. ELL Spanish-speaking students will receive an early Spanish literacy assessment in addition to the early English literacy assessment. ODE provided the first round of Kindergarten Assessment Train-the-Teacher sessions in May 2013 in districts across the state, where district staff asked in-depth questions and offered feedback. The <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.8bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ode.state.or.us%2Fsearch%2Fpage%2F%3Fid%3D3908%26utm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">trainings will continue through August 2013</a>. Grants of $1,500 were also made available to support Kindergarten Assessment planning efforts in school districts.</span></p>
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<div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PROCESS OF CHANGE:</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">A MESSAGE FROM</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">EARLY LEARNING SYSTEM DIRECTOR </span>JADA RUPLEY</div></td></tr></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26"><tr><td style="padding:7px 18px 7px 18px;COLOR: #000000" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left">
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif" face="Vani, sans-serif">Dear Supporter of Oregon Children,</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; COLOR: #000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">My past year's motto has focused on one principle - <i>change</i>. <i>Changes</i> in how families and children receive services across the state. <i>Changes</i> in ensuring quality and improvements. And<i> change</i> towards better results and outcomes. Work continues in health, education, and social services, and with the end of the 2013 legislative session we have the direction to make things happen.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.7bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leg.state.or.us%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" target="_blank">2013 legislative session</a><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> adjourned July 8, making history for the state's youngest and providing a win for early learning programs in Oregon. Groundbreaking early childhood legislation passed with </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.6bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fgov.oregonlive.com%2Fbill%2F2013%2FHB2013%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" target="_blank">HB 2013</a><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> receiving a </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.5bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fgov%2Fmedia_room%2FPages%2Fpress_releases%2Fpress_070613.aspx%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" target="_blank">final senate vote on July 6<sup>th</sup></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">. <span style="COLOR: #000000">This bill is our transformative blueprint, providing visionary direction for Early Learning Hubs across the state and bringing communities together to get children to school ready to succeed. It provides the stage for the </span></span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.4bfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Foregonearlylearning.com%2Fearly-learning-council%2Fhome%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" target="_blank">Early Learning Council</a><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> a<span style="COLOR: #000000">nd staff to continue connecting early learning efforts with health care, child care, human services, and kindergarten readiness - and the ability to award innovation funds for pioneering approaches to kindergarten readiness. The Early Learning Council and staff are ready to make the <a style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.acfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fgov%2Fpages%2Findex.aspx%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Governor's</a> vision a reality and thank our legislators for making the earliest years a priority. Please stay tuned for more details shortly.</span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The bill that organizes this transformation, <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.bcfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fgov.oregonlive.com%2Fbill%2F2013%2FHB3234%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">HB 3234</a>, creates the Early Learning Division within the Oregon Department of Education and <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.ccfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fgov%2Fmedia_room%2FPages%2Fpress_releases%2Fpress_070113b.aspx%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">passed the Senate July 1</a>. This legislation further underscores the importance of a birth through college education system, where early learning efforts chart the course for a positive academic journey. It strengthens the connection between the earliest years and K-12 education through a unified division comprised of programs that support home-based services, family stability, quality-learning environments, and quality child care; all ensuring we meet the Governor's <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.dcfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ous.edu%2Fpartner%2F404020%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">40-40-20 goal</a> as a P-20 (prenatal through college) organization.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Now, as we plan to release the Early Learning Hub RFA and looking to a busy summer, I continue to talk and visit with people across the state and want to thank everyone for their teamwork, new ideas, and shared efforts. Everywhere I've been, I've experienced true team efforts working together, making necessary changes, and overcoming issues. I am honestly impressed. This team approach is not only critical for the changes we need to make, but a testament to Oregon's commitment to the future parents, families, and community leaders of our state.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This level of change includes and requires many hands. It also requires programs to work together toward a common and shared result. This <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.ecfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssireview.org%2Farticles%2Fentry%2Fcollective_impact%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">collective effort</a> in turn reduces duplication, allows communities to be proactive, and focus on outcomes to serve more families as more needs arise.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-top: 0px; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Vani, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Early Learning Council met June 12th in Salem. For your convenience, you can access the meeting agenda and materials <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.wbfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fgov%2Fdocs%2FOEIB%2FELCJunematsUPDATED.pdf%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545">What was "Healthy Start~Healthy Families Oregon" is now <em>Healthy Families Oregon</em> (HFO) through HB 2013 passing. This name change aligns Oregon's home visiting system with the national program. HB 2013 also recalibrated the target population to include all births (not just first born), allowing services to reach a more diverse population.</span></p>
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<div><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Early Learning Council Hub workgroup, led by ELC Chair Pam Curtis, is working to launch the Early Learning Hub Request for Application (RFA) in August. Staff have identified key areas of work and mapped out a timeline to prepare for the RFA launch and Hub implementation. Currently, the ELC is setting up a technical assistance plan for communities on core RFA content in July and August, with a technical assistance conference to follow the week of August 12th (save the date); a series of four bidders meetings around the state the first week of September (save the date); certify up to seven Early Learning Hubs by November; and focus on implementation and support for newly certified Early Learning Hubs in late fall 2014 continuing through the biennium. A second round of up to nine more Early Learning Hub applications will begin in spring 2014. Continue to follow our website at <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.pcfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonearlylearning.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" target="_blank">www.oregonearlylearning.com</a></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> for specific Hub-related updates, and <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.fqzxqtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fmyemail.constantcontact.com%2FJoin-the-conversation-and-tell-us-what-you-think--join-the-Hub-mailing-list-.html%3Fsoid%3D1112004712927%26aid%3DwBlH4J9LAjw" linktype="1" target="_blank">sign up for the Early Learning Hub e-mail list</a></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Vani, sans-serif; COLOR: #454545; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> to stay current on timelines and next steps!</span> </div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Vani','sans-serif';">Earlier this month, someone asked me what my favorite childhood book was. It took me a second, and then I remembered all of the Dr. Seuss books I've read to kids over the years. For the rest of July, I recommend grabbing all of the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.qcfsrtnab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seussville.com%2F%23%2Fbooks%3Futm_source%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_campaign%3DJune%252FJuly%2BDirector%2527s%2BMessage%26utm_medium%3Demail" linktype="1" target="_blank">Dr. Seuss books</a> on your shelf and reading to your child outside on a nice day. They're always such a fun read -- with plenty of opportunities for imaginative learning, role playing, and passing on these stories to the next generation.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Vani, sans-serif;" face="Vani, sans-serif">What's your favorite #DrSeuss book? Let me know if you have any questions, or hop online and start a conversation on Twitter <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.ihnck4lab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FOREarlyLearning" linktype="1" target="_blank">@OREarlyLearning </a>and Facebook at <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=anrbotnab.0.hhnck4lab.4owkkulab.0&ts=S0927&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEarlyLearningCouncil" linktype="1" target="_blank">facebook.com/EarlyLearningCouncil</a></span></p>
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