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Prioritizing Early Childhood Education: We Can’t Afford to Wait – Huffington Post (blog)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

New York Times (blog) Prioritizing Early Childhood Education : We Can't Afford to Wait Huffington Post (blog) This welcome piece, of course, follows a virtual tsunami of editorials and blogs — including right here on this page, this week, championing the benefits of early childhood education and the dangers of putting it on the chopping block. … Will Business Buy In to Early – Childhood Education Continue reading →

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Early childhood education is a key ingredient for success of businesses – The Olympian

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Early childhood education is a key ingredient for success of businesses The Olympian Our state policymakers recently strengthened Washington businesses and our economic future when they found funding for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. This is a move that should be applauded as having this quality early learning … Recommendations to HHS and ED on the Early Learning Challenge New America Foundation (blog) Registration continues for summer learning opportunities Canada Views 'Learning Challenge' is just more federal waste in the making Iowa City Press Citizen all 5 news articles Continue reading →

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Winonan named Minnesota teacher of the year – Winona Daily News

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Winonan named Minnesota teacher of the year Winona Daily News Smith is the first early childhood teacher to be selected as the state Teacher of the Year in the honor's 47-year history. “This means the world to people who work in early childhood education ,” Smith said. She said the position will give her a chance … Continue reading →

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Petition-signers added to Labour database – New Zealand Herald

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Petition-signers added to Labour database New Zealand Herald Thousands of people who signed an early childhood education petition have had their email addresses added to a Labour Party database, with leader Phil Goff saying it was solely to let people know the outcome of the campaign. … and more Continue reading →

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Rich Perlberg: Early education gives building blocks for success – Livingston Daily

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Rich Perlberg: Early education gives building blocks for success Livingston Daily Millett spoke Friday morning at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township on the impact of early childhood education on economic education. Continue reading →

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Early childhood education is economic imperative – Delmarva Now

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Early childhood education is economic imperative Delmarva Now In mid-April, the National Association for the Education of Young Children celebrated the Week of the Young Child which aims to bring national focus on the importance of early childhood education . As our communities consider solutions for economic .. Continue reading →

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Early childhood education helps kids build self-esteem – The South Florida Times

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Early childhood education helps kids build self-esteem The South Florida Times Recent studies examining the influence of maternal education and other child and family characteristics on the enrollment of children in early childhood education , including day cares, reveal that school-age children, even those that are under 3 years … and more Continue reading →

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Out with all-age schools! 49 to be reverted to primary status – Jamaica Gleaner

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Jamaica Gleaner Out with all-age schools! 49 to be reverted to primary status Jamaica Gleaner In keeping with a plan to rationalise the education system to a point of stability, Holness said: “We have completed a submission to present to Cabinet to rationalise early childhood education . Continue reading →

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Tom Still column: Business seeing benefits of early education – Appleton Post Crescent

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

BigPond News Tom Still column: Business seeing benefits of early education Appleton Post Crescent All of that accrues huge dividends for society, with long-term economic paybacks for early childhood education pegged at a minimum of $7 for every $1 spent. Study after study, including some that have meticulously traced preschool students into middle .. Continue reading →

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SCF thanks Education Ministry for support – Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

SCF thanks Education Ministry for support Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd “The Ministry of Education has been an important partner of Save the Children Fiji for many years and continues to support programs on child rights and child protection, early childhood education and school development for children. … Continue reading →

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