Featured in Grantmakers In Health's September Bulletin as an on-line exclusive, this brief article by Judith Meyers addresses the latest federal opportunity for states to transform their education systems with a focus on early childhood education (Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge). She calls on health funders to play an active role in advocating for a comprehensive approach to early childhood development and school success in their states and describes the work of the Children's Fund of Connecticut in doing so. Click on link to the left to download article.