Posted on November 2, 2009 by wowkits
Good news! Across the country states are realizing the value of supporting preschool programs. According to an article in Education Week, 27 of the 38 states that providing funding for preschool have either increased or maintained previous funding levels for 2010. Even better, there are two states, Rhode Island and Alaska, currently working on new [...]
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Posted on August 15, 2009 by wowkits
Children today benefit from a wealth of new research and long explored ideas of teaching and learning. No doubt there is a learning philosophy just right for just about any child and family. And while the details of each are too much to explore in a blog, here’s a quick overview of some of the [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2009 by wowkits
Last month Congresses passed a bill called the “Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009″. You can read about it on the web site for the Committee on Education and Labor.
The bulk of the bill is designed to help make college more affordable for families, but the piece I am most excited about is [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2009 by wowkits
Parents, legislators and community members are finally beginning to agree that the early years of a child’s development are critical. Quality early learning and care environments can have long-term positive effects on young children, their families and even entire communities. This is great news for early learning professionals. But what exactly makes for a quality [...]
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