"After his tragic death Sunday, the world remembers Rob Reiner as a cinematic force - and he was one, as an unforgettable presence on the ambitious 1970s sitcom "All in the Family" and later as the director of beloved films. I came to know him differently: as a restless thinker who transformed his own life story into bold public policy, reshaping how California understands and invests in its youngest children."
"At the time this was a radical reframing of public responsibility - placing the earliest years of life at the center of social policy. Reiner did not arrive at this work casually. He immersed himself in the science of early brain development and the evidence showing how experiences in the first five years shape lifelong outcomes. He articulated, clearly and persuasively, that investing early was not charity but a proven way to reduce crime, mitigate poverty and strengthen families and communities."
He conceived and led the 1998 campaign for California's Proposition 10, a tobacco tax that raised funds for early childhood health and education and created a statewide commission plus 58 county commissions. Those commissions invest in healthcare, parenting support, early education and services for children from prenatal stages through age five. He reframed public responsibility by centering the earliest years of life in social policy and immersed himself in early brain science, arguing that early investment reduces crime, mitigates poverty and strengthens families. He personally engaged in implementation and served as founding chair of First 5 California.
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