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    Math and English classes could be standardized  Mar 11, 2010
    That might put a crimp on Wall Street bonuses but it s enough to fund early childhood education, smaller K-12 classes, and lower tuitons and fees for public higher education. The Street's financial capital is important to the American economy, but over the long term the classroom s human capital is absolutely crucial. (Salon)

    Two PCF kindergartens experiment with LEGO products for teaching  Mar 7, 2010
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. LEGO is good for all the children. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    President talks funds  Mar 6, 2010
    He said investment in early childhood education will remain the governor's focus, as that investment has proven to pay the most dividends in the long run. "Many programs, many institutions that have relied on the state for their funding have had to make do with less," Tuma said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Starting a new chapter (15)  Mar 6, 2010
    She takes the classroom and makes it a little microcosm of life," said Laurie Potts, the childhood education director for Southwestern Oregon Community College. 'Everything she does, refers back to early literacy.". Olson helped found the co-op preschool, and has also worked in Head Start and other early education programs. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    SUNY Oswego on national honor roll for service  Mar 5, 2010
    Submitted photo John Kristoffersen, above right, a freshman childhood education major at SUNY Oswego, gives blood during a recent American Red Cross blood donation drive on campus. Administering the procedure is donor specialist Jessie MacDowell. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)

    Obama grants more student possibilities  Mar 5, 2010
    This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dramatically increase money, put billions of dollars behind college students who are working hard, almost $10 billion for childhood education, and to do without going back to taxpayers for a dime, he said. The act, which already passed the House of Representatives, is awaiting action from the Senate, Duncan said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)

    Cubs announce PNC Club of Chicago  Mar 5, 2010
    The program supports early childhood education; community development banking initiatives to improve the quality of life in lower-income neighborhoods through affordable housing, economic revitalization, customized financial solutions and financial literacy programs; and a commitment to sustainable business practices. The latter includes operating more newly constructed U.S. Green Building Council-certified buildings than any other company. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)

    The Big Read is called a success  Mar 4, 2010
    Early childhood education instructor Joyce Hargrove visited 12 area day-care centers and read the book Potato about a family who went to Idaho during the Depression to dig potatoes. Hargrove presented a copy of the book and lap quilts at each center. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)

    Pastor Dichsen felt call to serve in rural setting  Mar 3, 2010
    While Karen was finishing her masters degree at Truman State in fiber arts and early childhood education, Adam volunteered at Kirksville churches. I had worked in youth ministry and outdoor ministries, but felt that seminary was the next step. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Nickelodeon Launches Dora The Explorer's Landmark Tenth Anniversary With 'Beyond the Backpack' Pro-social Campaign to Champion School Readiness  Mar 3, 2010
    One hundred percent of international proceeds will go toward childhood education in each respective country ... Proceeds from the U.S. auctions will benefit the Children's Defense Fund, and international proceeds will go toward organizations supporting childhood education in each respective country. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Government should handle all student lending  Mar 3, 2010
    The plan also includes $8 billion for early childhood education, an essential ingredient for success later in life, and more money for community colleges, low-interest Perkins loans and college-tuition tax credits. In concept, the proposal isn't that dramatic; the government already makes the majority of student loans. (The Seahawk, NC)

    President Obama: Our kids get only one chance at an education, and we need to get it right.  Mar 2, 2010
    Dr Suggate has also been awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from the Humboldt Association in Germany to the University of Wuerzburg in Bavaria to further his studies into childhood education. Starting in 2007, Dr Suggate conducted one international and two New Zealand studies, each one backing up the conclusions of the other; that there is no difference between the reading ability of early (from age five) and late (from age seven) readers by the time those children reach... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    McLeod - McCormick (1150)  Mar 2, 2010
    Miss McLeod received a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. She then received a masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She is currently employed by the Lancaster County School District teaching elementary school music. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Closing the gap in achievement  Feb 28, 2010
    The growth of early childhood education also could be one of the leading reasons why the achievement gap in Clarke County is shrinking, experts say. In Clarke County, pre-kindergarten slots have ballooned from 54 seats in 1991 to more than 1,300 today. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    St. Johns Primrose School sells for $2.4m  Feb 27, 2010
    provide childhood education and child care services in more than 200 schools in 16 states, including the St. Johns Forest location along with locations on Fleming Island and Julington Creek. Most Read Stories. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    Moreno wins Youth of Year honors  Feb 26, 2010
    next year with an emphasis on early childhood education. "They're so humble and so funny," she said of the children at the youth center. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)

    State aid to Hawaii high-risk children faces budget cuts  Feb 26, 2010
    State officials plan to make it harder for some infants and toddlers with special needs to participate in a free program that helps them assimilate into early childhood education. It s part of the state Department of Health s attempt to balance its budget. (Pacific Business News, HI)

    White House visitors list doesn't lie: Obama and Biden meet with Shakira  Feb 23, 2010
    By Emily Goodin - 02/22/10 01:02 PM ET White House staffers may wish they'd gotten to work early Monday morning: Latin superstar Shakira was there to discuss early childhood education efforts ... BY Jeff on 02/22/2010 at 14:10Its great to see singers coming out in support of real work causes like Early Childhood Education. (TheHill.com)

    Watson, Johnson announce engagement  Feb 23, 2010
    Kortni is a 2005 graduate of North Bend High School and is attending Oregon State University majoring in psychology/early childhood education. She is a florist at Stargazer Premier Florist in Corvallis. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Special Learning Center celebrates anniversary  Feb 22, 2010
    "We were asking for a place for early childhood education, and 25 years ago, that was something that was unheard of," Pat Sanders said, noting committee members signed the bank notes and contracts. In 25 years in service, the center has helped thousands of children. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    3 young lives cut short on Parkway  Feb 22, 2010
    On Saturday, she mentioned that she was interested in getting involved with early childhood education, said Ann Rizzo, Mr. Rizzo's mother. Neither the Rizzo nor the Phillips families knew the identities of the injured driver or passenger last night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Child-care cuts would hurt low-income families, providers say  Feb 21, 2010
    Freezing the rate pushes the state toward a "two-tier" system of early childhood education, Lynch says: Parents with money can give their children better care, while those with less money may choose less-expensive options. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Effect of recession on single moms  Feb 20, 2010
    The report makes several policy recommendations at the state level, including promoting family-friendly workplace policies, increasing subsidies for child care and early childhood education and enforcing equal-pay laws. Anya Sostek: or 412-263-1308. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Danville to host education summit  Feb 19, 2010
    As the chief executive officer of the National Association of Young Children, he has gained national prominence as a leader in the field of early childhood education. The morning keynote address will be delivered by Sally Green, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Jan Speed, 64: Gardening artist  Feb 13, 2010
    Later, she served as director of childhood education at the Peachtree-Parkwood Mental Health Hospital, Mr. Speed said. At home, she became a second mom to all of her daughter Kimberly s friends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    * Action for Aborigines too slow: Rudd  Feb 12, 2010
    Rudd said notable progress had been made in building and repairing homes in Aboriginal communities, and more children were enrolling in early childhood education, with some improvements in literacy and numeracy. More Aborigines were working, though Rudd said there remained a 21 percentage point gap in the employment rate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Preschool program is mulled  Feb 12, 2010
    The teacher for the program is to be certified in the primary grades or early childhood education. The teacher may incorporate traditional and contemporary teaching techniques into the program and is to meet quarterly with each child's parent(s). (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Helping new students make sense of the dollars  Feb 10, 2010
    There is also the HECS-HELP benefit for mathematics or science graduates, early childhood education teachers who work in rural places or particular areas of need and students studying and registering for work in teaching and nursing. The benefit helps reduce loan or debt repayments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Poverty fix sought  Feb 10, 2010
    Chief among them were improving childhood education and public safety, creating jobs and increasing economic development, and bridging the area's racial and generational gaps. "You can feel the energy and excitement in this room," said the Rev. Nettie Smith, executive director of the Partnership for a Healthy Community. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Coalition to offer six months off to parents  Feb 9, 2010
    It is understood he has charged the spokeswoman on early childhood education and childcare, Sharman Stone, with developing a policy that would be more generous and potentially more expensive than the government's. Last year Labor announced an 18-week national scheme that would pay the primary carer the minimum wage of $544 a week, which would be taxed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Fun for the whole family  Feb 8, 2010
    (This is) to provide an opportunity for families to come with their kids and get out of the cold, said Pat Gridley, a professor of early childhood education at CCC. We do gross motor activities, we have healthy snacks from Eat Well Play Hard. This year's theme was Cool Wheels, and the event featured the many facets of rolling vehicles. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    - INKED! First lady is right: Kids are too fat (17)  Feb 6, 2010
    sf8280 wrote on Feb 5, 2010 3:26 PM:" The single greatest danger to America in the next two decades isn't Al Quaeda, "fat cat bankers", or Swine Flu... it's obesity. We'll put more money into fighting obesity and caring for the obese than we ever did into Katrina, or propping up Iraq. The single-most avoidable expense, too, will be that obesity epidemic. Early treatment, effective intervention, and lots and lots of childhood education can prevent millions of pounds of "cure" later.Teach your... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    From Cubs to Eagles, Scouts did it together  Feb 6, 2010
    He would like to major in early childhood education. Wright is undecided, but is considering signing on with the U.S. Air Force. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)

    Folsom Lake College gets $389K state grant  Feb 5, 2010
    The two-year grant will allow the college and community partners to place sixth- through 12th grade teachers in paid summer externships at jobs in natural resources, early childhood education, travel, hospitality and tourism, and allied health. From the hands-on experience, the teachers will be able to teach their students about local job opportunities and the skills necessary to acquire these jobs. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Text of President Obama's remarks  Feb 3, 2010
    It is not in my interest to bloat government with wasteful programs, because every time I spend money on a program that doesn't work, that's money that I'm not spending on early childhood education that would make a difference in a child's life -- (applause) -- or on college scholarships to send kids to school ... And what that means is, it means we continue to invest in early childhood education, which my budget does. (Boston Globe)

    Future teachers earn university credit through UCS program (95)  Feb 2, 2010
    Successful completers still earn 3-6 Early Childhood Education credits at Macomb Community College. The Future Educators program is available to students at each of the four UCS high schools. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)

    SOTU and Education Spending: Throwing Money at a Problem  Feb 1, 2010
    But the White House has merely renamed the program, Early Childhood Education, with a focus on the early learning atmosphere and to involve parents in their children s development. It is essentially the same as Head Start, but with an added bonus of $5 billion in stimulus funding for preschool. (Human Events Online)

    Northwestern student teachers to enter area schools  Jan 31, 2010
    Early childhood education students, their hometowns and teaching assignments are as follows. Lesli Benham, Ringwood, Cimarron Elementary; Jessica Benson, Bison, Waukomis Elementary; Kristy Gilbert, Marland, Tonkawa Elementary; Ashley McDonald, Woodward, Horace Mann Elementary-Woodward. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    New MPS superintendent to work with community  Jan 31, 2010
    I also believe in focusing on early childhood education and aggressively going after improving early childhood education programs. If you want to reform high school, you need to reform early childhood. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

     Professor's birthday plans include 38-mile run  Jan 30, 2010
    The parenting and early childhood education resources available, although more limited lately, have been an enormous boon for me and my 2 kids and remain a world class program found right here on the South Coast. I'll run for that. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Primrose opens Acworth training center  Jan 30, 2010
    Primrose recognizes that having highly-trained staff is critical to delivering the most trusted early childhood education to families across America," said CEO Jo Kirchner. "The Primrose School of Education grand opening is a significant milestone in our vision to become the nation's thought-leader in early education and gain preeminent brand recognition. Primrose will be a role model to improve the quality of early education for all of America's children. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Samford Places 29 On SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference Team  Jan 30, 2010
    67, Early Childhood Education Katie Weber, Volleyball, 3. 40, Graphic Design Ina Ables, Women's Cross Country, 3. (Samfordsports.com)

    Foundation kicks off its 2010 matching fund campaign  Jan 28, 2010
    Communityworks provides grants in the areas of workforce development, land use and protection, and early childhood education and child care. In the past, grants have been given to programs such as Eastern Illinois University s Business Solutions Center and to the Pacific Institute s Investment in Excellence program, which has a curriculum that provides community leaders the opportunity for continued development. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    University joins with Siskin Institute on child engagement  Jan 28, 2010
    "We will be sharing strategies to help programs get families involved in their children's early childhood education in meaningful ways - beyond the traditional helping with parties and fundraising.". Gamble said, "We hope that early childhood educators attending will recognize families as true partners in children's education and that doors will open for parents and teachers to support each other as they work together during these very critical years.". (The University Echo, TN)

    Parents' perceptions of their childs competence linked to physical activity  Jan 27, 2010
    The study by Oregon State University researchers Stewart Trost and Paul Loprinzi, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, studied 268 children ages 2 to 5 in early childhood education centers in Queensland, Australia. Of these children, 156 parents or caregivers were surveyed on their parental practices, behaviors related to physical activity and demographic information. (EurekAlert!)

    Tour Attraction in Scottsdale, Ariz...  Jan 24, 2010
    Hanna House, Stanford University CA (650) 725-8352 Wright built this house in 1936 for Stanford University Professor Paul Hanna and his wife, Jean, specialists in childhood education. Marin County Civic Center (415) 499-3237 Docent led tours every Wed. (Suite101.com)

    It's not the end for the Democrats  Jan 21, 2010
    Education Barack Obama puts children first by investing in early childhood education, making sure our schools are adequately funded and led by high-quality teachers, and reforming No Child Left Behind. Well this idea was left behind in 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    News in brief  Jan 21, 2010
    Wesley Darcy Lynn Kruger, M, BS, Kinesiology and Health; Emma Lee Stromer, BS, Early Childhood Education. Goodwill truck will be in Crystal Lake next week. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Early childhood education supporter dies  Jan 20, 2010
    An ardent supporter of early childhood education, Richard W. Dick Mosher died Saturday in Bartlesville ... Mosher set up a charitable remainder trust to benefit early childhood education in Bartlesville. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Scouts achieve Gold Award  Jan 19, 2010
    Diehl is attending Lebanon Valley College, majoring in early childhood education; Armstrong plans to attend a four-year college and earn a degree in psychology; and Markle began attending Bloomsburg University Monday, where she will major in early childhood education. Markle said that through Girl Scouts they have learned how much of a difference one person can make. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)

    Governor Kaine delivers final address  Jan 19, 2010
    The Democratic governor, who will be succeeded Saturday by Republican Bob McDonnell, also cited Virginia's investment in early childhood education. He said such programs have dramatically increased the reading scores of third-graders. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Find A Babysitter  Jan 19, 2010
    Many are students of Early Childhood Education, Teaching and Allied Health courses, from reputable universities. Others are professional nannies with years of experience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Pay plan concerns teachers  Jan 18, 2010
    When she began her graduate program in early childhood education at the University of Georgia, McKnight - like many teachers - figured her additional training and expertise would be worth more. "I still would want them to recognize the fact that I am taking the time to learn more about my students and to stay up to speed and not get bogged down in out-dated materials or theories," McKnight said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Parks and Recreation Programs Declining as Obesity, Health Concerns Rise  Jan 18, 2010
    7, 2009) A survey finds that the early childhood education program goes above and beyond federal requirements for diet and exercise for a population that's at high risk for childhood. (Mar. (Science Daily)

    Literacy is key to transforming schools  Jan 16, 2010
    The results will be shared through the state with local preschools and day cares to help them improve their early childhood education programs. Locally, were building more partnerships with our early childhood community, as well as with other organizations that support student learning. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    IVCC Board 1-13  Jan 16, 2010
    We need to explore all our options and take the next steps while assuring everyone we are committed to the Early Childhood Education program,; said Thompson. The committee will report on its progress at the February meeting. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Governor Kaine's State of the Commonwealth address to Joint Assembly  Jan 15, 2010
    "After great effort, you agreed that early childhood education investments have particular power. We've expanded pre-Kindergarten education by 40 percent in the last three years so that thousands more low-income Virginia children can now receive a strong start in life. As a result of stronger early childhood programs and targeted reading intervention strategies, we have dramatically increased the pass rate of our students on third grade reading tests, a crucial early test of the likelihood of a... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Bye And Jarmoc Consider Running For Connecticut's State Senate  Jan 14, 2010
    Jarmoc said her work on improving safety in the Department of Correction, and with early childhood education and helping families during the recession, indicates her strong track record dealing with local issues. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)

    •Understanding brain development leads to better learning environments  Jan 12, 2010
    Frequently, when I teach the course Introduction to Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech and share some interesting facts about brain development, a student will say, "I think everyone should have this information before they become parents." Brain growth during the first three years is truly amazing. During early pregnancy, neurons (brain cells) are developing at the rate of a quarter of a million per minute. (The Daily Journal)

    It's a bigger and better show  Jan 11, 2010
    Baby steps: (From left) Methodist College principal Moey Yoke Lai, Star Publications (M) Berhad MD/CEO Datin Linda Ngiam and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin being shown childcare techniques by the college's early childhood education diploma students Sunday. Participating institutions stand to gain a great deal by being able to see themselves in comparison with other providers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Opposition dismisses 'cheapskate' leave model  Jan 11, 2010
    Sharman Stone, the Opposition spokeswoman for early childhood education, childcare and the status of women, said research suggested the first six months were crucial for a child's development. Under the Rudd Government's proposed scheme, scheduled to begin next year, primary care-givers would receive 18 weeks of leave at the federal minimum wage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Goetz to be inducted into basketball Hall of Fame  Jan 10, 2010
    She earned her degree in early childhood education with a special ed endorsement in December of 2007. She will graduate with her masters of organizational leadership in May. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    CarlinChapman (27)  Jan 10, 2010
    Ms. Carlin earned her bachelor s degree in early childhood education from Ohio University. She is a third-grade teacher in Henrico County, Va. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)


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