
Florida took important steps for its youngest learners in the 2025 legislative session. Though our work is far from done, progress is worth celebrating—with the elected leaders who helped shape it.
Speakers:

Sen. Alexis Calatayud
Florida Senate

Representative Robin Bartleman
Florida House of Representatives

Molly Grant
Executive Director, Association of Early Learning Coalitions Inc.

Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.
Chief Operating Officer, Johnson & Blanton, LLC and Pastor, Bible Based Church - Tallahassee

Madeleine Thakur
President & CEO, The Children's Movement of Florida
Together, we celebrated the victories that move us closer to the goal of every child in Florida having the opportunity to thrive in their first five years of life.
You can hear directly from the leaders shaping Florida’s future here!