2016 1,000 Kid March

"We know that high-quality early childhood education and care levels the playing field for all kids. We also know that it's a solid economic investment: Every dollar we invest in high-quality early childhood programs saves us up to eight dollars in the future. Today, we are taking a stand. No more excuses. Let's give every child in New Mexico the same opportunities to thrive and succeed." -- AFT Executive Vice President Mary Cathryn Ricker

"Today, we come together as one unified force—parents, educators, center owners and community members, people who care about the future for our kids—to stand up and say 'enough is enough." -- Early Educators United President Carmella Salinas