...Childhood Initiative is linked closely to Ready 4 K, a five-year statewide grassroots campaign...childhood professionals and concerned citizens, Ready 4 K is building broad support aimed to ensure...said Todd Otis, executive director of Ready 4 K.

LITTLE FALLS -- Sheltering Arms Foundation joined the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations in collaboration with Ready 4 K and the McKnight Foundation to support the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative, a statewide campaign to ensure all young...

...created in 1986 as a partnership between The McKnight Foundation and the citizens of Greater Minnesota. Another group, Ready 4 K, will assist the foundations in organizing support and engaging local participation in the effort.

...about children. Registration will be 7 a.m. with the last session ending at 3:45 p.m. Todd Otis, president of Ready 4 K, will be the keynote speaker. He will give insight about advocacy and legislation. There will be workshops available...

...public investment. Many Minnesota businesses have recognized this issue as critical and are working together through Ready 4 K to campaign for school readiness. Across the state, many local Early Childhood Coalitions have formed, such as the...