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The First Three Years
….Making a Difference
Objective
• Fundamentals
• Shortfall in Education
• Solution
Fact
“HISD Freshman Class of 2002:
4 in 10 to finish HS!”
WHY??
Clarifying the Issues…..
Understanding The Big Picture!
With respect to Education, where can we deploy limited resources ($ and time) to get the biggest NPV to the City of Houston?
The Fundamentals
Affecting Education
The Demographic Revolution: Overall Population in Houston
OtherHispanicBlackWhiteBlackWhite
Other
1960 2000
Hispanic Black White Other Hispanic Black White0
20
40
60
80
100
7%
25%
70%
37%
7%
25%31%
The 2000 Brutal Reality in HoustonHouston's College Graduates
"Less Than One in Three Have a College Degree"
0
1
2
Other
140,000
56% 11% 23% 44% 27%
740,000
500,000
620,000
2,000,000
Hispanics Black White Cumulative
Millions
Formation of a Two-Tiered Economy
The Economic Transformation……Slow elimination of middle class
Dr. Stephen Klineberg
“Thirty-seven percent of Houston’s population cannot afford health care insurance.”
Root Cause:Lack of Education!
Our City’s Future “Quality of Life” is at Risk
Corporations won’t comeand some may leave!
Early Childhood Care
0
20
40%
60%
80%
100%
All ParentsWorking
Parent at Home
30%
70%
Brain Growth vs Public Expenditures
Early Education Pays Off!
$1.66
$0.45
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Prenatal-WIC
Infancy Preschool School Age Youth JobTraining
$3.01
$7.14
$4.42
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For every $1 invested in preschool, a $7.14present value return is realized.
Preschool & Higher Education for All is
Imperative
TAKE-AWAY From Fundamentals:
The Economic Ladder
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Perception of what represents success depends on where you are on the economic ladder.
Today, preschool and college are not a priority for people at, or near, the poverty line.
Financial Freedom
Poverty Line$18,800/yr for a family of four
Preschool Options
Preschool OptionsHead Start: Comprehensive Services Ages 3 to 4
0
100M
Total Eligible Served
25,0006,500
126,000 Federally Funded Eligibilityat 100% of Poverty Line.26% Served in HoustonArea vs 60% Nationwide.
Preschool OptionsPublic School Pre-K: Age 4
0
20
40
60
80
100M
IncomeEligible
Served
32,000
53,333
Preschool OptionsLicensed Child Care: Age 0 to 5
Federal Subsidies
• 150% Poverty level
• Only 10% of the children eligible for the subsidies receive them
Preschool Options
No Standardized Requirements for Child
Development
Preschool OptionsRequired Training?
1,500 hrsCosmetologist
600 hrsManicurist
8 hrsChild CareProvider
By the time Many Students enter
Kindergarten……they are already behind
The ISD’s in Greater Houston
School District Population
Fort BendISD
TotalEnrollment
61,248
AldineISD
TotalEnrollment
56,292
PasadenaISD
TotalEnrollment
46,142
Houston ISD
Total Enrollment211,499
Cypress-Fairbanks
ISD
TotalEnrollment
School District PopulationHouston ISD: Total Enrollment 211,499
0
45,000
90,000
135,000
180,000
225,000
53.4%
29.8%
9.1%
81.6%
3%
AsianHispanicBlackWhite
EconomicallyDisadvantaged
Houston Independent School District Freshman Class of 2002
• 8 in 10 students economically disadvantaged
• 3 in 10 limited English skills
• 4 in 10 graduated from High School
• 2 in 10 pursued higher education
• 1 in 10 to get a higher education
School spends $7,400/ADA
HISD 2003-2004 Enrollment (TEA)
YES College Preparatory School
8,363
16,641
18,673
17,982
17,208 17,170 17,276
16,342
15,088 15,093
13,478
12,547
9,825
0
5,000
Kindergarten First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth
Kindergarten to Fifth Grade Sixth to Eighth Ninth to Twelfth
10,000
15,000
20,000
Asian
HispanicTotals
BlackWhite
AAMA200
Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth
192 123 80 36
Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth0
300 313 205 100 100 100 70 80
Pay Now or Pay Later
• Average Cost for Student in School $7,400 p.a.
• Average Cost for Adolescent At $55,400 p.a.Juvenile Detention Center
• Average Cost for Adult in Prison $16,000 p.a.
Addressing the Issue Early
If children are already behind when they enter the Public Education System……. How do we better
prepare them?
By making parents AWARE of the importance of “The First Three Years”!
The First Three Years Awareness Campaign
Thru the Cooperation of Collaborative for Children and with the endorsement of many organizations in Houston, the following will be developed:
•Television PA in English & in Spanish (+ others)
• Radio PA in English & in Spanish (+ others)
• Print Flyers in English & in Spanish (+ others)
• Books and toys issued by Collaborative for Children in English and Spanish
THEME
THE FIRST THREE YEARS
Every Parent’s dream is for their newborn to grow up to be successful in school and in life. Help make it a reality.
With your newborn: Talk, Read, Sing and Play…..for at least 2 hours per day.
Why? Because 85% of a baby’s brain is developed in the first three years.
For More Information Call 1-800-555-0500Or visit web site www.coll...
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El TEMA
Los Primeros Tres AnosEl Sueno de todo los padres es que su hijos crescan siendo
exitosos en sus estudios y en la vida . Ayude hacer esto una realidad.
Desde el nacimiento de sus hijos: Dediquen a los menos de dos horas diarias para Leer, Jugar,
Hablar, y Cantar con sus hijos.
Es muy imporatante. Ochenta y cinco pociento del desarollo del celebro un nino se lleva acabo en Los Primeros Tres Anos.
Para Mas Informaccion LLame al 1-800-555-0500
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Options to Contribute
1) Video Production Underwriter $YYYYY
2) XXX Time on TV Ads (with company name) $YYYYY
3) XXX Time on Radio Ads (with company name) $YYYYY
4) XXX Prints of Flyers (with company name) $YYYYY
5) XXX Copies of Books (with company name) $YYYY
6) Other Cities to purchase the rights to the TV Ad $YYYY
7) Other Cities to purchase the rights to the Radio Ads $YYYY
We need your Help.
Thank You
Questions?
Way Forward
1) Obtain initial funds to produce Public Advertisements in English and Spanish (+ others)
2) Take PA to seek endorsements from agreed to list of organizations in Houston
3) Take PA sample, endorsements, and toolkit to seek additional funding for air time, books, etc.
4) Formalize agreement between our Group 023 and the Collaborative for Children
5) Develop web site for pertinent information and useful links
6) The Message Delivery Team will develop Air Time Strategies with selected TV and Radio options
7) Post Call Team will establish agreements with useful English and Spanish Book publishers so contributing company names are on the cover. A strategy will also be developed to issue additional information to interested parents.