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ACS is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lauren Sogor to Vice President, along with the addition of Allison Marker as our new Senior Strategist and Amber Hill as Executive Administrator. As a leading female- and minority-owned consultancy firm, ACS is dedicated to driving positive change across various sectors nationwide. With their wealth of experience […]

This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring some of the people who’ve inspired us the most during our two decades in business. Featured Guest: May 2024   Dr. Gene Harris, Retired Superintendent, Columbus Public Schools Why we love Gene: We admire Dr. Harris for many reasons – especially […]

Check out this insightful article from the Ohio Capital Journal on how Ohio lawmakers balance motherhood and legislative duties. The piece delves into the unique challenges faced by mother lawmakers, from childcare costs to public scrutiny, and highlights the significant role of family in their political journeys. Featuring stories of legislators like Rep. Rachel Baker […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the significance of childcare and education in his recent State of the State speech, despite Ohio ranking near the bottom in preschool spending nationwide, according to a report from the National Institute for Early Education Research. The report highlighted disparities in access, quality, and funding for preschool, indicating that most states, including Ohio, […]

Federal data reveals a glimmer of hope in addressing America’s teaching shortage, with a 12% increase in teacher preparation program enrollment from 2018 to 2022. This growth—attributed to strategies like paying student teachers and apprenticeships—surprised experts amidst the strains of the pandemic. Challenges persist, however, with shortages concentrated in certain regions and subjects, underscoring the […]

This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring some of the people who’ve inspired us the most during our two decades in business. Featured Guest: May 2024 Marcia Egbert, Program Director, Thriving Families and Social Justice, George Gund Foundation Why we love Marcia: Marcia is a thought partner and […]

This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring some of the people who’ve inspired us the most during our two decades in business. Featured Guest: April 2024 Judy Van Ginkel, Ph.D., Retired President, Every Child Succeeds and Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Why […]

In a recent report, the Center for American Progress (CAP) tracked governors who called for investments in child care and early education in their 2024 state-of-the-state addresses. Their report shows the good news—more than half of state governors highlighted child care or pre-kindergarten, proving it’s a crucial and urgent issue on both sides of the […]

The impact of the pandemic on education is undeniable, but what’s truly concerning is the lingering effects on student attendance. Chronic absenteeism has surged, with numbers remaining stubbornly high despite the return to in-person learning. In the article A Crisis of School Absences from The New York Times, author Sarah Mervosh highlights the concerning trend […]

As childcare costs rise, it becomes even more important to support workers to keep them in the workforce. Although only 12% of US workers currently have access to childcare benefits, they’ve been proven to generate between $0.90 and $4.25 in extra earnings for employers for every $1 spent, by reducing absenteeism and retaining employees. A recent […]