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Idea to send:	Topic Economic Development/Early Childhood Content Current research by leading economists show a direct relationship between positive early childhood experiences and economic growth. Quality child care is an important developmental influence on the future of our society as well as an influence toward increasing our productivity growth rate. Oklahoma should be on the receiving end of the cost/benefit ratio of $17 for every $1 spent twoard early childhood initiatives. The state is first in the nation for early childhood programs, so now it needs to be first in early childhood outcomes. Establish alignment between early learning programs and elementary schools to help with transition to school and to help with tracking of outcomes.