Moderated by Kathleen McNerney, senior producer / editor for Edify, the discussion focused on how investment in childcare and early education benefits individual children and families, employers, and the American taxpayer. Panelists addressed policy solutions for how to build a stronger, more accessible system of early education and care.

On December 2, the Kennedy Institute welcomed state and local leaders, advocates, providers, and members of the business community to discuss the barriers to affordable, quality child care across Massachusetts and the effect this has on industry and family security.