Kara H. Ahmed, President & CEO of the Educare Network, delivers the welcome address during the Catalyst 26: Educare Network National Summit opening plenary on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The national Educare Network is an independent organization advancing a unified approach to early childhood education in 25 schools across 15 states, the District of Columbia, and the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. By connecting research, practice, and policy, Educare builds high-quality early learning environments, supports workforce development, and informs public systems that shape outcomes for children from birth to age five.
Kara H. Ahmed, President & CEO of the Educare Network, delivers the welcome address during the Catalyst 26: Educare Network National Summit opening plenary on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The national Educare Network is an independent organization advancing a unified approach to early childhood education in 25 schools across 15 states, the District of Columbia, and the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. By connecting research, practice, and policy, Educare builds high-quality early learning environments, supports workforce development, and informs public systems that shape outcomes for children from birth to age five.