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Communications Strategies for Expanding Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS): A Primer for Reaching Policy Audiences

Part of the Resource Collection: Quality Rating and Improvement Systems 3.0 Tools and Resources Report
By: BUILD Initiative and Child Trends January 1, 2017
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As state early learning leaders continue to improve and expand their QRIS, having policymakers understand and value the integral role it plays in a state early learning system is essential – especially as their support is critical for investment of public resources. This primer was developed to help with creating strategies and messages to effectively reach out to and communicate with policymakers.

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The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.