StartingatZeroFilm

Our film examines the latest developmental brain science to demonstrate how essential the earliest years of learning are to maximize human potential. #StartingAtZero is now available for (virtual or in-person) community screenings. Learn more: bit.ly/31b8uLj

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Our film examines developmental brain science to demonstrate how essential the earliest years of learning are to development. Great to see the findings in this working paper amplified by @HarvardCenter.

Babies represent the future—but they account for just 1.59% of federal spending. New findings from the Babies in the Budget report highlight how little the U.S. invests in children from birth to age 3. Via @The74. the74million.org/zero2eight/ame…

AI in #earlylearning. ⬇️

Who’s supporting early childhood policy in your state? Explore this interactive map to see the multi-state initiatives working to strengthen early care and education, child health, and family supports across the country. Click your state to learn more. earlysuccess.org/multi-state-ea…

STATE UPDATE A new NIEER (@PreschoolToday) report found that out of 64 state-funded preschool programs, only 21 require key credentials for assistant teachers + 19 meet recommended standards for annual training and coaching. Alabama’s Pre-K meets both. aldailynews.com/report-alabama…

A fantastic milestone!

😉 We're not surprised: Alabama is set to be one of the first states in the country to limit screen time for young children in child care and kindergarten programs. abc3340.com/news/local/ala…

We ❤️ this: A Box of Preschool, offering play with a purpose. Read more via @StLouisMag: stlmag.com/family/a-box-o…

A Pennsylvania initiative is investing in playful community spaces where kids and adults can connect and learn together. Read via @The74: the74million.org/zero2eight/how…

STATE UPDATE Oregon is charting a "path to universal #preschool" with a new #earlyeducation panel. opb.org/article/2026/0…

Check out all of the fantastic resources offered online by @HarvardCenter. ⬇️

STATE UPDATE California's free #preschool expansion

We can all agree that high-quality early childhood education and childcare are important. So, why do we continue to fail so many? Spark a conversation in your community by hosting a screening of our film #StartingAtZero. Learn more: startingatzerofilm.com/host/

STATE UPDATE via @firstfiveyears 72% of governors who delivered State of the State addresses before 2/17/26 used their remarks to address child care, early learning, or policies supporting new parents and infants. ffyf.org/resources/2026…

"Our sense of whether or not we matter—to our loved ones, our communities, and the world at large—begins in the earliest days of infancy."

Our film shows that it’s an issue that governors from the Bible Belt to the Cotton Belt, the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt — and beyond — can agree on.

Discover the key to unlocking every child's potential with #StartingAtZero. From policymakers to pediatricians, our film brings together diverse voices advocating for high-quality #earlychildhoodeducation. startingatzerofilm.com

STATE UPDATE "Colorado’s child care shortage has grown so dire, and the cost of care so steep, that many parents say safe, affordable care is now out of reach." via @ColoradoSun coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/col…

Have you seen the other #earlychildhood documentary produced by @SaulZaentz Charitable Foundation? #TomorrowsHope is a story of what is possible, even when the odds are stacked against young families.