Artificial deadlines no help in ed reform Nov 8, 2009
We also need high-quality early childhood education and strong support services so that all children can come to school ready to learn. These goals will be difficult to attain if we divert resources from our most challenged public schools or if we choose a rushed or misguided path to school reform. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Celebrating years of beer Nov 8, 2009
The primary causes they support are early childhood education and water resource protection. Every year, the Sheehans open an old L. Knife barn on Hedge Road in Plymouth for the use of the America s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration parade committee. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Hudson delegation heads to Harlem seeking youth funds Nov 8, 2009
HCZ s programs, which include asthma prevention, dental, medical and psychiatric care, early childhood education, charter schools, and after-school activities, reach about 8,200 young people out of 11,300 in Central Harlem. Hughes said he has been researching the HCZ and believes Hudson would be an excellent location for one of the 20 grants, given that 29 percent of the city s residents live below the poverty line according to the Columbia County Planning Agency. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kids' skills an energy issue, first lady says Nov 7, 2009
(11-06) 04:00 PST Washington - -- First lady Michelle Obama called on states to improve childhood education in math and science Thursday as a way to improve U.S. energy production ... Kids' skills an energy issue, first lady says Articles First lady Michelle Obama called on states to improve childhood education in math and science Thursday as a way to improve U.S. energy production. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Jennifer Berwanger named Academic All-District Nov 6, 2009
0, Early Childhood Education Hillary Haen, ILLINOIS, Jr., Crystal Lake, Ill. 3. (Siusalukis.com)
Mary Gainey of Holbrook honored for academic excellence Nov 5, 2009
Mary plans on majoring in early childhood education in college. She may take a few business courses, too, as her guidance counselor advised, because she thinks that she would like to open her own child care facility one day. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Youth need to be seen, and heard, by governments Nov 3, 2009
Kate Ellis is the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth, and the Minister for Sport. Comments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
EagleBank Announces the Addition of Lisa J. Cines and Elsie L. Reid to Its Maryland Advisory Board Nov 2, 2009
Ms. Reid also represents a number of early childhood education and child care centers as well as several area private schools and non-profit institutions. She has been with Furey, Doolan & Abell, a Chevy Chase based general civil practice law firm, since 1977, becoming a partner of the firm in 1984. (Primezone Releases)
Watchdog reports Nov 1, 2009
Charlene Tressler, who was appointed to the early childhood education and health panel by county Supervisor Dianne Jacob in 2004, vacated her seat immediately. By Eleanor Yang Su. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Whittier House Student of the Month: Gwendolyn Straeffer Oct 31, 2009
Gwen s academic schedule is challenging and includes advanced placement physics, advanced placement calculus, advanced placement English, French 6 honors, honors concert choir, writing for college, and early childhood education. In addition to a rigorous academic schedule, Gwen has served as the secretary of the Chelmsford High School Theater Guild since 2008 and added the role of stage manager this year. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
BluMail striving to support education, development Oct 31, 2009
A statement signed by Dr Sarah MacCue, Founder and Board Chair of BluMail, United States, said her outfit would provide free email accounts= , educational content focused on conflict resolution, early childhood education, entrepreneurship and the environment. BluMail will also cover areas such as healthy lifestyles, human righ= ts, religious understanding, women's empowerment and youth leadership. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Medford Family Network faces possible elimination due to 9C cuts Oct 30, 2009
The worse case scenario is that we will be eliminated, said Shelley Gross, director of early childhood education for the Medford Public Schools ... Gross said programs under the Early Childhood Education and Care have already been consolidated following the last round of cuts to the budget, but who knows what will happen this time around. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Read more... Oct 28, 2009
The funds will be used to develop programs and support community strategies focusing on childhood education and engaging families in healthy eating and active living. Kaiser Permanente has given the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta $325,000 for its "Lifetime Health and Wellness for Today's Youth" program. (PNN Online)
Richmond County candidate Q&A Oct 26, 2009
EDUCATION: Graduate of Academy of Richmond County; early childhood education diploma from Augusta Technical College. CAREER: Event planner and owner of Jenkins iates Event Planners; former child care worker at the Southside Tubman Family YMCA; former program assistant for the Augusta Partnership for Children. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Babytime is social time at library Oct 26, 2009
A parent's voice - while singing with the children or rhyming with them - is the beginning way for children to focus on the language, said Judy Watkinson, professor of early childhood education at AWC.. "These aren't just routines, they are an opportunity to bond with children.". (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
President Is Featured Speaker At Fundraiser In Stamford For Dodd Oct 25, 2009
Appearing in Connecticut for the first time as president, Obama began his 22-minute speech at the Stamford Hilton to the roughly 700 in attendance, including much of the state's Democratic Party establishment, with a thumbnail recap of Dodd's legislative achievements: family and medical leave, early childhood education, bills to aid police and firefighters. And, said Obama, Dodd hasn't been content to coast on his accomplishments. (FOX61, CT)
Teacher stays devoted to pupils Oct 24, 2009
Though she has focused on early childhood education for most of her career, she has kept in touch with many of her students and their families long after they've moved on. "Parents will call years and years later and say, 'Look at this report card! Talk to him!' ". (Honolulu Advertiser)
What's inside the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life? Oct 24, 2009
Leslie Family Early Learning Childhood Education Center. T'enna Preschool is open to children aged 2 through 5 years, with two, three and five-day/week options. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
A rewarding program Oct 24, 2009
When I found out it was a daycare center, early childhood education is what I worked with. As a member of the AmeriCorps program, Masevicius works full-time in the daycare center at the Milton YMCA. Her favorite part of the job is working with the kids. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Kim Fraser graduated from ABCD New Careers Early Childhood Education program Oct 24, 2009
Kim Fraser of West Roxbury, left, celebrates with fellow graduates after the ABCD New Careers Early Childhood Education graduation ... Kim Fraser of West Roxbury, celebrated with fellow graduates after the ABCD New Careers Early Childhood Education graduation. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Let us know events early Oct 23, 2009
Sarah, a sophomore who hopes to be a kindergarten teacher, is an early childhood education major, and she graduated from Scituate High School in 2008. HANGIN WITH THE SLUGGER. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Religion: Oct. 22 Oct 23, 2009
9:45 a.m. Adult Enrichment, Junior Church (ages 4 to fourth grade), and Early Childhood Education (ages birth to 3), which continues through the morning schedule. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
The Chalkboard Oct 23, 2009
They will have an opportunity to hear from the director of the school to learn more about North Shore Nursery School s special approach to early childhood education, highly qualified and caring faculty, low student-to-teacher ratio, diverse cultural enrichment, music and movement programs and warm and welcoming community of children, teachers and families. To RSVP for the open house and for additional information, contact North Shore Nursery School at 978-922-8450 and/or visit the school s Web... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
District addresses AYP shorfall, hands out honors Oct 23, 2009
She works in early childhood education now and drives from Perryville to be a part of the Farmington school district. Guiley added that Stearns is always knee-to-knee and eyeball-to-eyeball so they all stay on task and do their work. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Candidate Khazei emphasizes education in speech Oct 23, 2009
US Senate candidate Alan Khazei, who built City Year into a national service program for young adults, outlined his education priorities yesterday, calling for higher teacher salaries, bigger investments in early childhood education, and an expansion of charter schools. We need to make public education the civil rights issue of the 21st century, Khazei said in a speech outside TechBoston Academy in Dorchester. (Boston Globe)
Study: Early childhood education works Oct 23, 2009
A Heinz Endowment-funded study of 10,000 Pennsylvania preschoolers deemed "at risk" for low academic performance showed early childhood education programs helped prepare the children for kindergarten and beyond. Under the Pre-K Counts program, the three-year study found students who enrolled in preschool programs demonstrated significant gains in development and early learning skills, and had reduced special education placement rates. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Emelda R. Dewey Oct 23, 2009
Emelda began attending classes in early childhood education at Iowa State University and opened Happitime Pre-School in her home in 1959. She continued to run the preschool for 28 years. (Charles City Press, IO)
What's the problem? Oct 22, 2009
Should the corporate sector be involved in supporting childhood education. It seems that some are more fearful of company logos than improving our schooling system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Obama hits campaign trail for N.J.s Corzine Oct 22, 2009
He said Corzine also expanded early childhood education and health insurance for children, all during one of the most difficult periods in the state's history. Polls show Corzine, the only incumbent governor facing re-election in 13 days, now running about even with Republican Chris Christie, who had enjoyed double-digit leads. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Budding shutterbugjust getting started Oct 21, 2009
She majored in early childhood education when she went to Berry. "I love being in a classroom with children, but I don't think it's something I want to do the rest of my life," she said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Childcare Center Opens Oct 21, 2009
The early childhood education center became state licensed this month and opened Monday, Oct. 19. Owner and director Courtney Riegel said the business currently has six employees with plans to hire several more. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
How to get Parent Power' Oct 21, 2009
This is a valuable resource for parents trying to navigate the often complicated world of childhood education, and they would be smart to take advantage of it. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Ga. pushing daycare workers to get more training Oct 20, 2009
The state Department of Early Care and Learning is using federal stimulus money to encourage daycare and preschool workers to get more training in early childhood education. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
JoRae Jenkins Oct 19, 2009
Newcomer Jenkins stresses teamwork 100409 - The Augusta Chronicle. That's not necessarily an advantage. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Childcare puts the squeeze on kindergarten Oct 19, 2009
The need for early childhood education is being undervalued ... This way, they argue, all children will receive a ''quality early childhood education ... Early childhood education is what kindergartens do best but sadly ''early childhood education 00004000 '' has become a euphemism for something else. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Kendall trying again to sell Goose Island campus Oct 18, 2009
Kendall, which offers degrees in business, early childhood education, culinary arts and hospitality management, paid $37 million for the 3. 3-acre property in 2003. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Accelerated classes at MCC Oct 18, 2009
Weekend College at Middlesex also offers special Accelerated Business and Early Childhood Education degree programs. By combining weekend and online classes, students can earn an associate degree in business or early childhood education in just 24 months. (Burlington Union, MA)
C-Tran shutdown will alter lives Oct 18, 2009
She takes it to Brown Mackie College in Atlanta, where she s getting an associate s degree in early childhood education. She rides it to her job at a day care center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
MI gov gets education award as school programs cut Oct 18, 2009
The Early Childhood Investment Corp. a public-private partnership that helps improve early childhood education, was cut 750,000 by the Legislature, about 11 percent. Early childhood grants were cut 25 percent. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Delivering education to a diverse community takes some agility Oct 18, 2009
Programs like Early Childhood Education, pre-kindergarten at-risk and special education are among the efforts that help students who may need such services. D-87 demographics. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Independent citizen Oct 17, 2009
She has a degree in early childhood education from BYU. Shortly after they were married, King said she and her husband were wrapped up in a political talk with fellow guests at a get-together. From that they realized they weren t informed. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obama: Hands-off Education! Oct 15, 2009
The bill was introduced by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and follows the pattern by including a proposal to fund a federal grant program that would consolidate early childhood education programs. Even the president s first attempt at health care reform, H.R. 3200, contained provisions for early child education and home visitation that has earned it opposition by the Home School Legal Defense Association for compromising the right of parents to make decisions for their children s education. (Human Events Online)
Universities at Shady Grove adds degrees Oct 15, 2009
USG is also adding a bachelor s of science degree in early childhood education designed by ... The current undergraduate degree in early childhood education began in fall of 2008. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Boyum, Perrie face off in Ellensburg School Board race Oct 15, 2009
I feel very strongly about early childhood education, Boyum says. That s one thing I want to see brought back. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Graddy: Boy pushes Congress for food allergies Oct 13, 2009
Goal: To develop voluntary guidelines to manage risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs; to fund local grants to schools to implement guidelines. Funding: $30 million for 2010. (CNN -- US)
Decatur district to own its first school Oct 13, 2009
It plans to pay for the project using its share of sales taxes -- about $13 million over five years -- that it now uses for similar projects such as an early childhood education center. We feel this is one of the first steps that we as a school system need, to move forward with our future plans for this building," said district superintendent Phyllis Edwards. Fifth Avenue was among three elementary schools closed five years ago, amid declining enrollment. The district had just 2,500 students in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Local readers aimfor world record Oct 11, 2009
At the Family Literacy Academy at Lake Wales Babies and Infants with Parents, the guest reader was Christine Pope, Polk State College Professor of Early Childhood Education. Lake Wales City Commissioner Terry Howell read to the academy s pre-k class, while Polk County School Board member Lori Cunningham read to pre-k students at Babson Park Elementary School. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Governor Rendell Signs Education Budget Preserving Pennsylvanias Academic Progress, Keeping Property Taxes Down Oct 10, 2009
Continuing to Invest in Early Childhood Education ... "Early childhood education is the foundation of our academic progress," Governor Rendell said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Valerie Crockett, folk musician, advocate for disabled, 53 Oct 10, 2009
Although Mrs. Crockett had a strong interest in mathematics and childhood education, she also loved music. She met the man she would marry, Walter, shortly after graduation and formed the band Crockett with Duke Levine, who went on to become a nationally recognized musician. (Boston Globe)
Even Start gets fresh start Oct 9, 2009
Even Start students have to participate in four areas of learning: adult literacy, early childhood education for their children, parenting classes and reading activities with their children. In addition to classes, parents receive monthly home visits from Even Start staff members. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Education center gets $10.8m grant Oct 9, 2009
The federal award means preschool teachers in four New England states will have a new resource with the opening of service centers staffed by early childhood education specialists and managed by Education Development Center, the organization said. The award includes about $3. (Boston Globe)
Board denies Cheyenne child care grant Oct 9, 2009
"The board has supported child care and early childhood education for funding in the past," Gov. Dave Freudenthal, board chairman, said after Thursday morning's vote. The original application for the Cheyenne project cited a 2006 survey showing high demand for the center. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Golden Torch Gala... Oct 9, 2009
While pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education, Sabotin holds a 3. 8 grade point average. (Seminoles.com)
Candidates clash on NJ education success, policies Oct 8, 2009
Under Gov. Corzine, New Jersey has prioritized high quality early childhood education and now, more than 51,000 children are enrolled. We lead the nation in preschool enrollment and are on our way to ensuring that all children enjoy a good start in life. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Bill would fund school training in food allergies Oct 8, 2009
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act would develop voluntary food allergy handing guidelines for schools and early childhood education programs, Schumer, a New York Democrat, said in a teleconference. Under the bill, schools and programs would be eligible for $30 million in funding -- parceled out in grants of up to $50,000 -- to be used for implementation of new procedures and staff training. (Albany Times Union)
Minor injuries reported after school bus crash in west Normal Oct 8, 2009
The students were heading home from the early childhood education program at Oakdale Elementary School at 601 south Adelaide St., Normal, he said. "We're going through the normal procedures and cooperating with police," Niehaus said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kerrigan stays in tune with Generals field hockey team Oct 7, 2009
College goals: Play for Division 3 field hockey school; major in early childhood education. Interesting fact: Father Bobby plays Scrooge in upcoming Pentucket Players production. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Calling for a step up for kids Oct 7, 2009
Students and community members spoke about issues facing the state's children: early childhood education, juvenile justice, autism and support services outside the family. Casper participated in the national effort to make children's issues a legislative priority along with 9 other communities in Wyoming: Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Jackson, Laramie, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Wheatland. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Onorato announces bid for governor Oct 7, 2009
" In an interview before his rally, Mr. Onorato characterized his record and the message of his candidacy as that of a pro-business progressive. He pointed out that he had presided over a reform of the county row office system and promised to confront Harrisburg's status quo as well. "There's no reason we have to have the most expensive Legislature," he said. "Taxpayers are fed up," he added, while stopping short of endorsing calls to shrink the size of the state's legislative branch. Mr.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Creditors Scramble for College Students Oct 6, 2009
Olivia Worley, 20, an early childhood education major at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, has one in her name and believes building credit is an important step toward adulthood. "You have to have credit established to buy a car, buy a house and even to set up your bills," Worley said. (ABC News)
United Way boosts kindergarten readiness Oct 6, 2009
is distributing more than $376,000 to help boost kindergarten education and improve early childhood education regionally, the organization announced in a news release ... Hamilton County Success by 6 will get $40,492 to provide scholarships for teachers, directors and certified child-care providers pursuing degrees in early childhood education ... That goal is coupled with a long-term public policy goal to attract more state resources for improving high-quality childhood education. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Helping children keeps this volunteer focused on mission Oct 6, 2009
She grew up in Wickford, and attended the University of Rhode Island where she studied early childhood education. It was a field of study that is helpful when she watches her two-year old granddaughter Kaylee. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Newcomer Jenkins stresses teamwork Oct 5, 2009
Newcomer Jenkins stresses teamwork 100409 - The Augusta Chronicle. JoRae Jenkins entered the District 1 commission race with no baggage -- no voting record, no past to explain and no well known ties to any established politicians. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More of this story Oct 4, 2009
Will Rogers Early Childhood Education Center scored 1,414. At the secondary level, Madison Middle School s score of 1,416 was an improvement over last year s score of 1,385. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
SCITUATE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Lisa Ridge Oct 2, 2009
I attended Wheelock College in Boston and earned a bachelor s degree in early childhood education ... That is why I choose a college that specialized in early childhood education. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
