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| December 17, 2008 | Study:
Sandwich Generation Struggling With Dual Caregiver Responsibilities A new study indicates that members of the sandwich generation -- those with child and elder caregiving responsibilities -- are increasingly concerned about the balance of work and responding to the additional caregiving needs of older relatives. However, the same study confirms that employers who provide back-up child and elder care are helping to maintain productivity and commitment for those employees during times when there is a breakdown in care for loved ones -- children, parents, or in some cases, spouses. Orlando Business Journal |
| December 17, 2008 | Children
Can Be Harmed By Being Held Back Please don't conclude that I'm absolutely recommending kindergarten, but the National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends that families follow kindergarten entrance deadlines unless there are clear-cut indications of intellectual or social-emotional immaturity or measures that suggest giftedness and that earlier entrance is appropriate. Creators.com |
| December 16, 2008 | Obama
Pledge Stirs Hope in Early Education President-elect Barack Obama's campaign pledge to invest $10 billion in early childhood education would be the largest such initiative since Head Start was launched in 1965. Obama transition officials say the recession has not derailed his plans: "We simply cannot afford to sideline key priorities like education," said spokeswoman Jen Psaki. New York Times |
| December 15, 2008 | DAP
Revisions: Essential for All Early Childhood Teachers Adults who choose to teach young children do so because we believe we can make a difference in their lives — we can help them learn and develop optimally. But to achieve this goal, we must be EXCELLENT teachers whose practices are EFFECTIVE in promoting young children’s learning and development. Excellent teaching is at the core of professional preparation activities and teachers at all levels will benefit from NAEYC’s 3rd edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. Council for Professional Recognition |
| December 13, 2008 | New Food Pyramid
Is Aimed at Kids A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers may help parents deal with picky eating problems, especially as youngsters are introduced to new kinds of foods during Christmas meals. Yahoo! News |
| December 12, 2008 | Is
full-day preschool a good start, or too much, too soon, for kids? [Educators] cite numerous studies that show children in full-day programs have improved language and math proficiency as well as better social skills and more aptitude at following directions. However, opponents say pressing academics on preschoolers can be a case of too much, too soon for children still developing their attention span and mental and physical stamina. The Record, Hackensack, NJ |
| December 10, 2008 | Study: Poverty dramatically affects children's
brains A new study finds that certain brain functions of some low-income 9- and 10-year-olds pale in comparison with those of wealthy children and that the difference is almost equivalent to the damage from a stroke. USA Today |
| December 10, 2008 | Lawmakers
approve governor's spending cuts Gov. Jennifer Granholm plans to propose $140 million in state government spending cuts, including the closure of a state prison and a prison camp, according to a published report. Crain’s Detroit Busines |
| December 10, 2008 | Seniors,
youngsters get new wheels Two local organizations have some new wheels that will be put to use to transport passengers that span the generations. The St. Clair County Council on Aging and Economic Opportunity Committee of St. Clair County cut the ribbons on new buses last Friday morning. Council on Aging received three new buses to assist in transporting area seniors to a wide range of programs, activities and appointments. EOC received 11 new buses to carry students participating in the Head Start Program. New Baltimore Voice Newspapers |
| December 10, 2008 | Free
Teleseminar Helps People Start a Child Care Business…and Avoid
the Seven Biggest Mistakes Most People Make in Child Care Every year, thousands of people are interested in opening their own child care business, but it's often hard to figure out the rules and regulations if you're just getting started. Finally, there's a free teleseminar that helps people get started quickly and easily. "Every state has different child care rules, and it can be very confusing if you're new to the industry. People told me they were confused by all the different web sites & state regulations. So I created this free service to help people get started in an easy, step-by-step way," said Kris Murray, President of Daycare Hotline. eMediaWire.com |
| December 10, 2008 | Pamela
A. Morehead (Obituary) A founding member and first president of The Blue Water Association for the Education of Young Children, she was also a finalist for the Michigan Teacher of the Year Award, and treasurer for the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators. "The world was Pamela's classroom and she created unforgettable memories with her children and grandchildren that included camping, taking trips to Disney World, and encouraging her family's love of sports and the arts," family members said. Macomb Daily |
| December 8, 2008 | State to take over DPS finances Three years after Michigan ceded control of Detroit schools back to the local school board, the state superintendent has declared the district in "financial emergency" and says he will appoint an emergency financial manager. Flanagan emphasized that naming a financial manager would not be akin to a full state takeover, but Detroit school board members nevertheless vowed to fight the move. Detroit News |
| December 4, 2008 | Educators
Donate Money and Supplies to Early Childhood Programs Affected by
Hurricane Ike Early childhood educators and organizations that gathered in Dallas, Texas for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference and Expo donated thousands in cash contributions and supplies for early childhood programs affected by Hurricane Ike in the Gulf Coast area of Texas, bringing the total thus far to more than $117,000… “After the devastating impact of the recent hurricane, many NAEYC members looked for ways to help early childhood programs in the Houston and Galveston areas,” said Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D., executive director of NAEYC. “We know that the money and supplies donated will make a significant contribution to those programs to ensure that children affected in the region receive the continuity of care and education they deserve.” NAEYC.org |
| December 1, 2008 | Elementary
School Intervention Increases Mental, Sexual Health, Economic Status Children who in elementary school were taught social skills like impulse control and empathy continue to show benefits 15 years after the initial training, according to a study that has tracked nearly 600 students since elementary school. The 24- to 27-year-olds who went through the training enjoyed higher socioeconomic status, better mental and sexual health and higher rates of education than their peers who did not. ScienceDaily |
| November 26, 2008 | Preschoolers
need a healthy balance of play, learning A half-century ago, the term "preschool" was virtually unknown. Some children attended "nursery school," where the emphasis generally was on socialization, but there was little educational structure beyond learning the alphabet and counting. Recent decades have seen a great shift toward exposing children under age 5 to academics. It is not unusual today for children to enter kindergarten already knowing the basics of reading and writing. Battle Creek Enquirer |
| November 26, 2008 | Time
Single Working Moms Spend with Kids Surprises Researchers "Time poor" single mothers come surprisingly close in the number of hours they spend caring for their children compared to married mothers, and the difference is explained almost entirely by socio-economic factors and the kind of jobs they hold, say University of Maryland sociologists in a new study. The researchers conclude public policy focuses too heavily on the mother's marital status. Media Wire |
| November 25, 2008 | Melamine
Traces Found in U.S. Infant Formula The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it had discovered the toxic chemical melamine in infant formula made by an American manufacturer, raising the possibility that the problem was more extensive in the United States than previously thought. While few details were available late Tuesday, agency officials said they had discovered melamine at trace levels in a single sample of infant formula. It was also discovered in several samples of dietary supplements that are made by some of the same manufacturers who make formula. New York Times |
| November 20, 2008 | Teachers
Make a Difference: A Male Student’s Journey Mr. Vestal said he prefers to teach pre-K. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 97 percent of teachers in pre-K programs are women, and only 13 percent of elementary school teachers are men and these men mostly teach in fifth and sixth grades. Chattanoogan (TN) |
| November 17, 2008 | Playtime
Valuable—and Under Siege, Experts Warn Young children need more fun time to develop teamwork, problem-solving skills and self-confidence, says Temple University psychology professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. "Play equals learning," she said. "For too long, we have divorced the two." Education Week |
| November 17, 2008 | Enhanced
Head Start program effective A program to enhance Head Start by giving teachers enrichment manuals is effective in helping children in both academic and social areas, U.S. researchers said. The program -- called REDI, for research-based, developmentally informed -- was developed and implemented in partnership with Head Start programs in Pennsylvania by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University. UPI |
| November 17, 2008 | Parent's
Expectations I would also recommend certain reading material or a video that demonstrates the concept of developmental appropriateness. Contact NAEYC for a list of parent materials that can be very useful in sharing what you know with parents. In short, make it clear that the last thing you would ever want to do is hold a child back, but neither would you want to frustrate him or her by having unrealistic expectations. School and learning should start off being fun and rewarding, uplifting a child's self-esteem. Scholastic.com |
| November 17, 2008 | How
To Qualify For Child Care Grants Parents and guardians are constantly in search of appropriate Child care grants. However, very few people know where such grants are obtained and are also unaware about all the formalities involved. Actually, there are a lot of online sites which can present you with day care grants. ArticleXplosion.com |
| November 17, 2008 | New
Program Teaches Preschoolers Reading Skills, Getting Along With Others A study funded by the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies shows that it's possible to teach preschoolers the pre-reading skills they need for later school success, while at the same time fostering the socials skills necessary for making friends and avoiding conflicts with their peers. The findings address long standing concerns on whether preschool education programs should emphasize academic achievement or social and emotional development. Media-Newswire |
| November 17, 2008 | Learning
through play “Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children,” a joint position statement of the International Reading Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which can be found at www.naeyc.org/about/positions/pdf/PSREAD98.pdf. Action Alliance for Children |
| November 14, 2008 | Preschoolers
Learn Reading Skills And Getting Along A study funded by the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies shows that it's possible to teach preschoolers the pre-reading skills they need for later school success, while at the same time fostering the socials skills necessary for making friends and avoiding conflicts with their peers. RedOrbit |
| November 14, 2008 | ABCs
plus playing nice equals better pre-K smarts Should preschool be more about ABCs or learning to play with others? With the help of Twiggle the Turtle, scientists found out that youngsters do better if they do both. So concludes a major study in Head Start programs in Pennsylvania, research with implications for preschools and parents everywhere. Palm Beach Post (FL) |
| November 14, 2008 | Preschoolers
more stressed in big classes Preschool kids taught in large groups may feel increasing stress as the day goes on, and that could take a toll on their health, according to an unusual study out this weekend. The stress hormone, cortisol, rises from morning to afternoon in children whose classrooms have close to 20 students, but falls in preschoolers taught in groups closer to 10, says Jared Lisonbee, a human development professor at Washington State University. USA Today |
| November 12, 2008 | Thousands
of families shut out of pre-k programs State-funded programs meant to expand preschool opportunities for low-income children largely ignore middle-class families, with research indicating that 700,000 such families in 20 states are experiencing a pre-K economic pinch. "This issue has been more or less ignored," said report author Albert Wat of the advocacy group Pre-K Now. "When we talk about the middle-class squeeze, most of the attention has been about college tuition but less has been said about middle-class families who are struggling to pay for early education." Associated Press |
| November 12, 2008 | Children
Now Study Finds PBS KIDS(R) and PBS KIDS GO!(SM) Offer the Most Educational
Programs on Television PBS KIDS(R) and PBS KIDS GO!(SM) programming are among the most education-rich offerings on television, according to a new report released today by independent research and advocacy organization Children Now. With a carefully-selected schedule packed with engaging series designed to boost four key areas of childhood development - cognitive (including literacy, science, technology and math), social, emotional and physical (guiding kids towards healthy living) - PBS continues to be America's top broadcaster for high-quality, educational children's programming. KVIA-TV (TX) |
| November 11, 2008 | Nursery
and childcare work should be seen as positive career choice Poor pay and conditions for nursery and childcare workers is jeopardising efforts to improve skills levels and the overall quality of services, a report has warned. A report by the Daycare Trust charity and the TUC found that some workers in the sectors were being paid below the National Minimum Wage and enduring poor working conditions. Personnel Today |
| November 7, 2008 | New
bachelor’s degree through WSCC Ferris State University and West Shore Community College will combine to launch a new bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education in January 2009. Ludington Daily Times |
| November 6, 2008 | Item 1 on Obama's To-Do List: Expand Pre-K Programs? For all the talk of how the already overdue reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act will present a major test for President-elect Obama and the newly beefed-up Democratic majority in Congress, some in Washington are betting that the first education item on their to-do list will be expanding pre-K programs. Ed Week |
| November 5, 2008 | Waitress
Moms' now need real help, not just more promises Improved access to child care: We can make accessible and affordable child care more available. We could provide tax incentives for employers to underwrite the costs of on-site childcare, or refundable tax credits for Waitress Moms to help defray expenses. Improved access means more women who can commit more hours to earning a paycheck. Detroit Free Press |
| November 3, 2008 | Child's
sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk Consistently getting a good night's sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults. Researchers found that among more than 1,000 people followed from birth to age 32, those who got too little sleep as children were more likely than their well-rested counterparts to become obese adults. Yahoo! News |
| November 3, 2008 | Kids
mimic parents' diets from an early age A study that allowed children to "buy" groceries in a pretend store found that their choices mirrored the food selections their parents made. The findings suggest that even very young children don't just reach for candy, but instead seem to form food preferences based on what their parents do. Reuters |
| November 3, 2008 | Grandparents
a Safe Source of Childcare For working parents, having grandparents as caregivers can cut the risk of childhood injury roughly in half, according to a new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Compared to organized daycare or care by the mother or other relatives, having a grandmother watch a child was associated with a decreased risk of injury for the child. The study is among the first to examine the relationship between grandparents' care and childhood injury rates. The results are published in the November 2008 issue of Pediatrics. Interest!ALERT |
| November 1, 2008 | Protecting
our children APA and the National Association for the Education of Young Children launched the ACT program in 2000 as a research-based, primary-prevention intervention that seeks to promote positive parenting and curb child maltreatment. It originally included a media-campaign component, no longer in effect, and a curriculum with modules for families and teachers of young children that offered facilitators a good deal of flexibility in delivering treatment. APA Monitor on Psychology |
| October 31, 2008 | New
Study Explores Social Comparison in Early Childhood It has been shown (and probably experienced by all of us) that performing worse than our peers on a particular task results in negative self-esteem and poorer subsequent performance on the same task. How people respond when their peers perform better than they do has been studied in a variety of age groups and it turns out that preschoolers have thicker skin than adults do! Previous research has shown that preschoolers (4-5 year old children) maintain positive self-evaluations and high levels of performance even when they see that their peers have out-performed them. Brightsurf |
| October 30, 2008 | Green
Neighborhoods Linked to Lower Childhood Obesity Higher neighborhood greenness -- parks, grass, flowers and trees -- is associated with slower increases in children's weight, U.S. researchers say. KHKS-FM (TX) |
| October 30, 2008 | Making
things better for our children The last White House conference on early childhood learning helped set the subsequent agenda of research and policy initiative about the critical period of growth and development from birth to age 5. National attention to this neglected period of life, such as the Early Head Start program, the First Five initiative in California and a wide range of pre-kindergarten initiatives in other states followed this conference. As we near the 100th anniversary of that first White House Conference on Children, our presidential candidates must renew a commitment to purposeful action. American children continue to face daunting circumstances, unworthy of our nation's values. San Diego Union Tribune (CA) |
| October 29, 2008 | Parents,
child care providers should develop relationship One of the best business investments child care providers can make is to develop a relationship with the parents of the children in their care. Open and honest communication between providers and parents results in positive experiences for parents, providers and, most importantly, children. Jamestown Sun (ND) |
| October 29, 2008 | Invest
more in dropout, health programs for children But there is one critical piece missing from this conversation about America's future: Discussion about the young people who make up that future. We know the jobs of the future will require a work force that is well-educated, creative and innovative. If we don't invest in our kids now, those jobs -- like the hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs that already have evaporated -- will end up overseas in countries whose governments had the foresight to help young children with high-quality preschool programs, older children with challenging school curricula and all children with adequate health care. Detroit News |
| October 29, 2008 | Study:
Breastfeeding Children Can Help Reduce Obesity There are behavioral reasons why breastfeeding can help a child avoid obesity later in life, U.S. researchers suggest. Katherine F. Isselmann, a doctoral candidate in Temple University's department of public health, compared the feeding habits of mothers who breastfed their babies and mothers who bottle fed their babies. She also examined the eating habits of their pre-school age children. KHKS-FM (TX) |
| October 29, 2008 | Recess
a component of social development The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) describes unstructured physical play as a developmentally appropriate outlet for reducing stress in children. This period of time allows children the opportunity to make choices, plan, and expand their creativity. "It is important for children to have that break (from the classroom) where they can play and socialize," said Renee Swain, who's been an elementary school teacher for 35 years at John Mills School in Elmwood Park. Franklin Park Herald Journal (IL) |
| October 29, 2008 | New
Study Debunks Conventional Wisdom That Kids Hate Eating Veggies Contrary to popular belief, a new study released by First 5 California found that parents don't need to sneak fruits and vegetables into their children's meals -- kids say they actually like them! Interviews with more than 100 preschoolers across California revealed that kids not only know it's important to eat fruits and vegetables, they frequently prefer them to candy. News Blaze |
| October 26, 2008 | Chattanooga:
Teacher lingo in the elementary classroom work Teachers say that using rhyming nonsense phrases, like "criss-cross applesauce" to tell students to sit with their legs crossed under each other, is effective, and children respond to them. Using the "sing song" approach helps students remember instructions or commands, like to be "quick, quiet and clean" when using the restroom, teachers say. Trading Markets.com |
| October 24, 2008 | Free
preschool for all? Kalamazoo County leaders unveil a plan at public
meeting During the next two years, Kalamazoo County educators, politicians and nonprofit officials want to develop a plan that would make high-quality preschool accessible for all children in Kalamazoo County. The initiative is being spearheaded by local school superintendents and the Greater Kalamazoo United Way and is endorsed by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, as well as Kalamazoo City Councilman Don Cooney, Upton's Democratic opponent in the November election. Kalamazoo Gazette |
| October 23, 2008 | Five
Ways to Save on Child-Care Costs The love a parent has for their child knows no bounds. But, unfortunately, the costs of raising a child are almost as boundless. To put the high costs parents face into perspective, consider this: The average monthly cost of care for an infant is higher than the average amount families spent on food each month last year, according to a report by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. In fact, full-time care for an infant can reach $14,000 a year, says NACCRRA. The Wall Street Journal |
| October 23, 2008 | Universal
Preschool: A silver bullet for education reform or a waste of money? Advocates argue that public investments in early education will pay dividends over the long term. Critics point out that the evidence from states that have universal preschool programs shows that whatever benefits kids receive from those programs fade out by the fourth grade. Since preschool attendance rates in states that have universal preschool are no higher than the national average, universal preschool wouldn't even increase preschool attendance. It would, however, cost a lot of money, put lots of privately owned preschools out of business, and dramatically decrease early education options for parents. Reason Magazine |
| October 22 2008 |
TV
can be good for you |
| October 22, 2008 |
Study
Confirms the Business Case for Employer-Sponsored Child Care |
| October 22, 2008 |
Early prevention key to keeping kids in school |
| October 22, 2008 | Food allergies increasing in US kids, study says |
| October 20, 2008 | Number
of Male Teachers Shrinking Fast The number of male teachers in the United States is at a 40-year low. Out of the 3 million teachers in the United States, only one-quarter are men, according the National Education Association. "Right now, we know that there's about 4 to 5 percent men in early education, about 9 percent in elementary education. And in high schools, we have about 14 percent," said Bryan Nelson, the founder of MenTeach.org, a nonprofit organization working to increase number of men working in schools. ABC News |
| October 19, 2008 | Educators
explore creative teaching On Oct. 18 and 19, the Upper Peninsula Association for the Education of Young Children held their sixth annual conference at Northern Michigan University. Nearly 180 educators were in attendance. One of the hot topics for this year's event focused on the use of creative art, music and language in the classroom. WLUC-TV |
| October 17, 2008 | Kresnak:
What's the agenda for kids? Voters need to take a hard look at what the candidates are saying about investing in children. You can learn more about the candidates in your district and how you can help make children a priority in this year's election and in the next administration by going to www. michiganschildren.org. And, most importantly, vote with Michigan's children in mind. Lansing State Journal |
| October 17, 2008 | School
programs are looking to the East Depending on the district, Chinese cultural and language are being offered in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle or high school programs, said Tresa Zumsteg, deputy superintendent of Oakland Schools. “I’m excited about that, because I think exposing kids to Chinese culture, history and language will give them an edge to move forward in life,” Patterson said. Oakland Press |
| October 17, 2008 | Former
elementary school reopens as pre-K facility Across the state and nation, schools are increasingly offering kindergartners all-day programs as an option or converting their entire programs to a full-day schedule. Albion's Washington Gardner Elementary School, which used to house K-4 students, now only houses students in first to fourth grade. Jackson Citizen Patriot |
| October 16, 2008 | After
Third Presidential Debate, NHSA Emphasizes Evidence Shows That Head
Start Works A wide range of recent research shows that Head Start -- the nation's premier early childhood and health program now serving about 1 million children and their low-income families each year -- yields major, long-term benefits for the children and families in the program and the communities in which they live, according to the National Head Start Association (NHSA). Interest!ALERT |
| October 16, 2008 | Options
offered for special needs pre-school kids The Van Buren Public Schools offer a variety of programs for special needs pre-school children. Other free hotlines regarding these types of programs are Michigan Children at 1-800-330-8674 and the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children at 1-800-336-6424. Belleview View |
| October 14, 2008 | PBS
Kids Raising Readers Initiative Launches 'PBS Kids Island' to Improve
Children's Reading Skills PBS and The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announce the launch of PBS KIDS Island, the centerpiece of the new PBS KIDS Raising Readers Web site (www.readytolearnreading.org), which provides free reading games and activities for children, parents, caregivers and teachers to use at home or in the classroom. Developed through a cooperative agreement of the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Ready To Learn Partnership, and funded by a Ready To Learn grant, the initiative extends PBS KIDS(R) efforts to provide engaging and educational content on-air and on-line, paving the way for cross-platform learning as Internet access increases in homes, schools and libraries. PR Newswire |
| October 13, 2008 | Worrisome
Infection Eludes a Leading Children’s Vaccine A childhood vaccine against bacterial pneumonia has protected children since 2000, but a new strain is resistant to the vaccine and nearly all antibiotics. The strain can lead to meningitis, pneumonia and other life-threatening illnesses in children. The New York Times |
| October 13, 2008 | Annual
youth education conference at set NMU The Upper Peninsula Association for the Education of Young Children will sponsor its sixth annual conference from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday in the University Center at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The conference is geared toward preschool and elementary teachers, infant and toddler teachers, family child care providers, child care center staff, elementary school support staff, resource and referral staff and parents. The Mining Journal |
| October 8, 2008 | Overhaul
of state foster care system approved More caseworkers and better health care are part of an estimated $250-million package of reforms mandated in the settlement approved Tuesday of a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Michigan's foster children. Detroit Free Press |
| October 7, 2008 | Preschools
take new approach as state pushes early education The state is among those that despite a poor economy is still investing additional dollars in preschool, according to a recent report by Pre-K Now, a Washington D.C-based advocacy organization. The Michigan Legislature has invested $5 million more in pre-k for fiscal year 2009, increasing funding for the state's Great Start Readiness Program to $103.5 million, the report said. The Jackson Citizen Patriot |
| October 7, 2008 | The
Value of School Recess and Outdoor Play The delights of the outdoors are among the greatest joys of childhood, but a growing number of young children today have less time to play in their neighborhoods or yards. Kaboose |
| October 7, 2008 | Girls
Have Harder Time Than Boys Adjusting In Language-learning Environment,
Study Finds A study of 3- to 6-year-olds attending an international school in Beijing found that in general, girls had more social adjustment problems than boys. The students, representing 16 nationalities, were immersed in both Chinese and English, meaning each child was learning at least one new language. Science Daily |
| October 6, 2008 | Bedroom
Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72% Just keeping the air moving around a bedroom seems to dramatically reduce a baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research suggests. "What we found in this study is that if an infant had a fan that was used in the sleeping room, the infant's risk of SIDS was reduced by 72 percent compared to no fan in the room," said study senior author Dr. De-Kun Li, a reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist in the division of research at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif. The report appears in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. National Women's Health Information Center |
| October 5, 2008 | Preschool
dilemma: playing vs. working Move over, naptime. Today's preschoolers have more important tasks at hand, like learning foreign languages and doing math. In “Spanish for Toddlers” in Clawson, 18-month-olds are immersed in Spanish, while preschoolers at Cranbrook Schools' Vlasic Early Childhood Center in Bloomfield Hills learn the concepts of reading, writing, math and even economics. Detroit News |
| October 5, 2008 | Union
warns Wayne-Westland parents to make child-care arrangements today The Michigan Education Association is warning parents of students in the Wayne-Westland Community Schools they may want to make child care arrangements today after the district did not bargain this weekend over a contract with teachers that expired in August. Detroit News |
| October 5, 2008 | Largest
study of U.S. children gears up Researchers in January are to begin recruiting mothers-to-be for what is pegged as the largest-ever study of U.S. children. The goal of the National Children's Study is to track 100,000 youngsters from conception to age 21 to find out how the environment and other factors affect their health. The researchers will look at a range of issues, including asthma, autism, learning disabilities, diabetes and obesity. Seattle Times |
| October 3, 2008 | Researchers
touch the lives of 350 local children Western Michigan University researchers have been awarded a three-year grant of a little more than $4 million to fund a literacy program that will touch the lives of some 350 preschool children in the Kalamazoo area to help them be ready to learn to read when they enter grade school. WMU News |
| October 3, 2008 | Vision
Test for Young Children Called Unreliable The standard test for checking the vision of young children cannot be completely trusted, Johns Hopkins University researchers report. The test, called fixation preference test (FPT), is used to evaluate visual acuity, which is the ability of the eyes to focus images on the macula, the part of the eye that handles detailed vision. U.S. News & World Report |
| October 2, 2008 | What
is Child Care worth to you? Just as high quality child care boosts the economy in the form of creating jobs, as well as supporting jobs, and putting more money back into the economy, low quality child care can negatively affect the economy. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that “Inferior-quality care, at home or outside the home, can have harmful effects on language, social development, and school performance that are more difficult to ameliorate, especially for children in schools with fewer resources.” MyContentBuilder |
| October 2, 2008 | Education
can help reduce incarcerations Investing our dollars in the nation's education system has proved to reduce the number of incarcerations. Perhaps these young men and women could have avoided imprisonment altogether if they had a decent public education. Investing $4,800 per child in preschool can reduce teenage arrests by 40%. USA Today |
| October 2, 2008 | Networking:
Everyone Benefits “Research shows that when teachers get to talk with peers about strategies, it invigorates their own work,” notes Jerlean Daniel, Deputy Executive Director at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), based in Washington, D.C. Early Childhood News (CA) |
| September 28, 2008 | Half
day kindergarten programs to lose funding Beginning next year, Michigan school districts will have to choose between spending more money on kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs or receiving less state aid revenue. Lansing State Journal |
| September 28, 2008 | Three
counties get funds $625,000 to build up early learning progams If the next generation is to succeed - and help Michigan grow - their education has to start young. That conviction by several area grant-making organizations has given life to the "Ingham Birth to Five Great Start" program. Lansing State Journal |
| September 26 2008 | Foster
care settlement will improve system, experts say Settlement of a landmark children's rights lawsuit is expected to bring significant improvements to Michigan's foster care system, especially with reduced caseloads for social workers, experts say. Capital News Service (MSU) |
| September 24, 2008 | Swan
Valley School District expands readiness effort for younger students Parents in and near the Swan Valley School District have another option available to help prepare their 3- and 4-year-old children for the classroom. Board of Education members recently approved a plan enabling school leaders to expand the district's Great Start Readiness Program without costing residents a cent thanks to a new partnership with the Saginaw County Intermediate School District. Saginaw News |
| September 22, 2008 | Education
services program gets boost A local organization has found funding that will get the ball rolling on providing early education services for children and families in the tri-county area. The Capital Region Community Foundation, Capital Area United Way and R.E. Olds Foundation have donated a total of $625,000 to kick off a campaign to raise $1.2 million for the Ingham Birth to Five Great Start Collaborative. Lansing State Journal |
| September 22, 2008 | Unschooling:
A Better Learning Model, or An Excuse For Indulgence? Even as a father who’s been known to keep his kids up a tad late while socializing with friends, my reaction to all of that seeming indulgence is one of distaste. Maybe I’m hopelessly square, but I think early-childhood education—like education in general—provides structure and discipline while not necessarily stifling creativity. Readers, what’s your take? Would unschooling fit into your juggle—or has it already? Wall Street Journal |
| September 22, 2008 | Daycare
closes its doors due to sluggish economy After providing daycare and preschool services for the past 15 years, the Lake Fenton Child Development Center, Inc. closed its doors to the public on Thursday. The sluggish economy and declining enrollment are being cited as the reasons for the closure, according to co-owner and director Jeanne Nelson. She said the center has been directly affected by the impact of increased unemployment in the area. Fenton Tri-County Times |
| September 19, 2008 | Teacher
a hit with first-graders Jeremy Melick decided to focus on the early grades when his mother showed him an article about how rare male teachers are in the lower primary grades.That's still true in education, said Princeville Principal Becky Michel. PJStar.com (Peoria, Ill.) |
| September 19, 2008 | Helping
Toddlers Become Problem-Solvers Adapted from “Using Everyday Materials to Promote Problem Solving in Toddlers,” by Laura Segatti, Judy Brown-DuPaul and Tracy L. Keyes, published in the September 2003 issue of Young Children, the journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). For more articles and resources on early learning, visit “Beyond the Journal” on the NAEYC Web site. Parenthood.com |
| September 18, 2008 | St.
Joseph opens to kindergarteners According to Principal Kathy Freeman, the modulars were never intended to be permanent and will be removed as soon as possible. "It's very exciting,'' she said about the project. "It's great to be able to put the preschoolers and kindergartners in the same place because the teachers do some things together. It's also nice for the preschoolers to see what the next step is.'' The Ann Arbor News |
| September 18, 2008 | Program
targets early childhood education Sheri Butters is hoping Jackson embraces the concept of "it takes a village to raise a child," or rather to educate one. Butters, the coordinator for the Great Start Collaborative, wants every child born in Jackson to participate in the program that aims to improve school readiness through early childhood education. And she is looking to the community to help. Jackson Citizen Patriot |
| September 17, 2008 | Schools,
childcare facilities lack adequate policies for food allergies Self-reported responses from 409 food-allergic children or their guardians indicated that 42% of participants had multiple allergic reactions in school or childcare settings and that 43% had symptoms consistent with the criteria for anaphylaxis established by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Even though that about half of these children had action plans and epinephrine available, the plan was only followed in 25.2% of cases, and only 32% of children were administered epinephrine. “That’s a huge discrepancy based on the levels of severity,” Greenhawt said. Infectious Diseases in Children |
| September 16, 2008 | Set
for Success In a classroom labeled with words on every object, the Sanford resident learned parts of the alphabet, shapes and colors while becoming comfortable in a classroom setting. Her mom, Dawn Schultz, said the North Midland Family Center's Threes Developmental Preschool Program was perfect for her curious 3-year-old girl. Midland Daily News |
| September 16, 2008 | Nation's
30 Leading Child Groups Plead For Election-Year Focus By Candidates,
News Media on Plight of Millions of At-Risk U.S. Youths Millions of American children are in serious jeopardy today and that shameful fact should be a front-burner issue for candidates and the news media during the final two months of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, according to an urgent wake-up call issued today by Every Child Matters (ECM) and 30 of the nations' leading child-related organizations - including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the National Association of Social Workers - along with noted pediatrician T. Berry Brazleton. The national news event took place on the same day that similar "Step Up for Kids" events are being held in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sponsors include the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Yahoo! News |
| September 15, 2008 | League
of Women Voters, National Head Start Association Announce Major Joint
Voter Registration, Education
Push The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) announced today that they will work together to promote voter education and registration at local Head Start facilities across the nation. NHSA will encourage local Head Start programs to allow the League to conduct nonpartisan voter registration efforts at their facilities and encourage the programs to participate voting-related education events. Interest!ALERT |
| September 14, 2008 | A
Consensus About Day Care: Quality Counts One of the first decisions working parents must make is whether to place their child in a day care center. Preschool programs and day care centers have been studied extensively by researchers, and the reports are usually a mixed bag of risks and benefits. The New York Times |
| September 12, 2008 | Au
Pairs Now Eligible For Increased Weekly Stipend Young people who come to the U.S. to live as au pairs are now looking at an increase in their weekly stipend. The stipend is set by the U.S. State Department in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The increase guarantees that au pairs are paid a fair wage for their responsibilities. I-Newswire.com |
| September 11, 2008 | School
recess cutbacks overstated, report says Reports that recess is vanishing as elementary schools strive to improve students’ scores on standardized tests have been overblown, according to a national report released earlier this month. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| September 11, 2008 | To
Work or Not? On Thursday, the University of North Carolina, Greenboro, economist published a study showing that kids from high-socioeconomic-status families take a long-term hit when their moms work outside the home—at ages 10 and 11, they perform more poorly on cognitive tests and are also more likely to be overweight than those whose high-status mothers leave the workforce. Children from low-status families, on the other hand, don't seem to suffer as much when their moms work. In fact, many of them do better on the same tests, and they're more fit, than similarly disadvantaged kids with stay-at-home moms. Newsweek |
| September 11, 2008 | Peanut
Butter Bans: Nuisance or Necessity? Parents are up in arms over peanuts. A seeming rise in peanut allergies in recent years has prompted many schools and child-care centers to adopt blanket bans on peanut products – including peanut butter, often considered a staple of kids’ cuisine. But peanut bans are controversial, as many parents find them to be unnecessarily extreme and unfair to the majority of children, who have no allergy. Wall Street Journal |
| September 10, 2008 | Toni
M. Kneiding Toni was a former consultant for the Office for Young Children in Lansing and has many years experience in the early childhood field. She had professional affiliations with Central Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (CMAEUC), Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society (KON), Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MiAIMH), National and Michigan Association for the Development of Young Children (NAEY) (MiAEYC), National Family Literacy Association (NFLA), and National Parents As Teachers Association (PAT). Royal Oak Mirror |
| September 10, 2008 | What Your Child Needs For Daycare The transition from full time home life to daycare can be hard for many children. For this reason, it is essential that the child's guardian make sure they are getting a place for the child that has the very best staff. Because of the nurturing environment they can offer, many families look to their immediate loved ones or acquaintances for possible providers. If that option doesn't work, parents shouldn't panic, because there are many other ways they can pick a great care facility for their child. One Stop Articles |
| September 10, 2008 | Good
day care grime Children attending day care at an early age are more likely to breathe easy later, according to a new study of wheezing among children in Manchester, England. Babies who began day care when they were 6 to 12 months old were about half as likely as those who did not attend day care to develop a “wheeze” by age 5, a possible indicator of asthma, scientists report in the September Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Science News Magazine |
| September 9, 2008 | Preschool
Education Aids Children, Economy One of the best ways proven to prevent crime is to boost graduation rates. A report released by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids showed at-risk kids who participated in a high quality pre-kindergarten program were 44% more likely to graduate than those left out of the program. Times Herald (Port Huron) |
| September 9, 2008 | Preliminary
head count less than expected: Number could go up with preschool
program “The positive is what remains to be seen is how many preschool kids are we going to be able to count.” The schools hired Tiffinny Aguilar as an early childhood special education teacher, a new position for the district. She will work with children already labeled as developmentally disabled at local preschools and head start programs. Sault Ste. Marie Evening News |
| September 8, 2008 | Smother
Mother Strikes Again: Why Government Should Stay out of Pre-K As big government increasingly seeks to supplant the private and family spheres, there is yet another form of federal intrusion on the rise: institutionalized early education. In a misguided effort to allegedly assist children from birth to kindergarten, pre-K advocates have created massive programs that are of questionable necessity and come at the expense of taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars and parental freedoms. Furthermore, institutionalized early childhood intervention is an assault on the limited form of government envisioned by our nation’s founding fathers and embraced by American citizens. Home School Legal Defense Association |
| September 8, 2008 | Half-day kindergartens to cost
districts Hundreds of school districts across the state are wrestling with options for kindergarten following a recent change in the way the state funds those programs. The Detroit News |
| September 4, 2008 | Former
Head Start director remembered as "one
of the finest" For about 30 years, Harold "Mac" McKeever served Genesee County's low-income families and children. "Mac lived Head Start," said Steve Walker, director of Genesee County Community Action Resource Development. "He was seen as one of the finest Head Start directors in the country." McKeever, 61, of Flint Township died Friday. Flint Journal |
| September 2, 2008 | Child
Beatings in Early Ed Classrooms What is really shocking to us at Early Ed Watch is that many of the children interviewed by Human Rights Watch-some as young as nine years old--reported the use of corporal punishment beginning in pre-kindergarten. Regardless of one's views on the use of corporal punishment in the home, there are serious problems with the use of corporal punishment in schools, and it is unconscionable that some schools allow paddling of children as young as three or four. New America Foundation |
| September 2, 2008 | Community
connections: Healthier children is focus of conference A conference on obesity in children is scheduled for Sept. 27 and is aimed at parents, preschool educators, child-care providers and anyone concerned with children's health. Sessions will include learning about outdoor activities, cooking with children, creative menus and snacks, and the emotional issues of overweight children. Detroit Free Press |
| September 2, 2008 | Stressed
moms raise fat kids Millions of poor children in the United States may be getting fat before age 10 because their mothers are stressed out and the youngsters seek escape in unhealthy comfort food, researchers said on Tuesday. The stress is rooted in poverty and can be brought on by money woes, work loads, insufficient health insurance and other factors, said Craig Gundersen of the University of Illinois, who led the study. World News Network |
| August 29, 2008 | Long
Division: The Debate Over the Value of Preschool Parents and policy makers have long debated whether preschools provide any educational benefit -- and whether it makes sense for states to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to fund them. A study appearing Friday in the journal Science could reignite the debate. In the study, researchers in England found that the benefits of attending a good preschool, including improved mathematic and reading ability and social skills, can last for several years and give children a leg up when they enter elementary school. Wall Street Journal |
| August 29, 2008 | Health
Alert-Benefits of Preschool British researchers have found that children who attend preschool outscore their classmates on math tests at age 10. Studies show that kids who attend preschools have a leg up on their peers at the start of elementary level education. But new research finds this early educational experience may provide lasting academic benefit. WTVO/WQRF-TV (IL) |
| August 28, 2008 | The
Mistrusted Male Teacher Of all the historical gender disparities in the American classroom, one has quietly stagnated for the last 20 years. Men still account for 16 percent of all elementary school teachers, according to a 2003 National Schools and Staffing Survey. Advocates like the National Education Association have called for efforts to support young men interested in teaching, but sometimes it's the parents who carry on mistrust and sexual stereotypes. ABC News |
| August 26, 2008 | Should
Your Child Wait to Enter Kindergarten? Todd E. Elder of Michigan State University and Darren H. Lubotsky of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted the research on when children should enter kindergarten, and conclude that “Rather than providing a boost to children’s human capital development, delayed entry simply postpones learning and is likely not worth the long-term costs.” findingDulcinea |
| August 26, 2008 | Preschool
earns accreditation CMU's popular preschool program has achieved national accreditation. Housed in CMU's Human Growth and Development Laboratory, the program is one of the nation's first to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children under its revised accreditation standards. insideCMU |
| August 25, 2008 | Delaying
the start of kindergarten a good move? New research says maybe not The study, to be published in the Journal of Human Resources, argues that older kindergartners do better than younger ones early on because they have learned more prior to starting school. That makes sense, of course, since one would expect that a 6-year-old (especially one that had gone to a good Pre-K) would know more his just-turned 5-year-old classmate. But both group learns at about the same rate once they start kindergarten, and the delayed-entry kids usually lose whatever edge they had by third grade, found the researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Illinois. Orlando Sentinel |
| August 22, 2008 | Slowing
speech eases child's ability to listen If teachers would only talk more slowly, fewer children would be diagnosed with learning disabilities, behavior problems and hearing disorders, says Wichita State audiology professor Ray Hull. The average adult speaks about 170 words in a minute, he says, but most 5- to 7-year-olds can only catch 120, while high-school students process about 140 to 145. The Wichita Eagle |
| August 22, 2008 | Pre-school
age exercises can prevent dyslexia Typical characteristics of children’s linguistic development are early signs of the risk of developing reading and writing disabilities, or dyslexia. New research points to preventive exercises as an effective means to tackle the challenges children face when learning to read. The results achieved at the Centre of Excellence in Learning and Motivation Research were presented at the Academy of Finland’s science breakfast on 21 August. Innovations-Report |
| August 21, 2008 | PBS
Launches An ABCs Offensive With New Shows A multimillion-dollar grant from the U.S. Education Department three years ago has helped PBS produce several new educational shows based on literacy research. "Educationally our goal is to encourage kids' vocabulary development," says Carol Greenwald, the executive producer of "Martha Speaks," one of the PBS Kids literacy shows. National Public Radio |
| August 21, 2008 | Teachers
prep for new kindergarten program Beginning in September, Manchester kindergarteners will be attending school all day for each of the five school days. Manchester Community Schools Superintendent Shawn Lewis-Lakin said the decision was made official this past spring. “We wanted to provide students more time to meet stricter academic requirements," he said. "Young minds can do more." Manchester Enterprise |
| August 21, 2008 | County
to hold conference on childhood obesity Oakland County, in partnership with Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, Oakland Schools and other community agencies, will be holding a conference on childhood obesity titles "Fighting Childhood Obesity Through Education and Empowerment." The conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Oakland Schools Intermediate School District, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford and is targeted to parents, preschool educators, child care providers and anyone concerned with the health of children and families. HomeTown Life |
| August 21, 2008 | Preschool
may boost chances of graduation Children who attend preschool are 29 percent more likely to graduate high school. And the more students who graduate high school, the less likely they are to commit crimes, according to a new report. Law enforcement officials from across Michigan joined the national group Fight Crime: Invest in Kids on Wednesday at the Capitol to unveil the report. Lansing State Journal |
| August 20, 2008 | Boys
will be boys, girls will be girls from birth Even though I'm a psychologist who specializes in early education, it took having kids to make me realize that sex differences aren't just the stuff of Brady Bunch reruns. In fact, one study found that when 18-month-old boys and girls were shown pictures of a doll and a vehicle, for example, most of the girls opted for the doll, while the majority of the boys chose the vehicle. And while 18 months is old enough to have been influenced by stereotyped gifts, research suggests that many of the differences we see are evident from birth, and may even be hardwired. CNN |
| August 20, 2008 | Teaching
Young Children To support preschool teachers at the start of the new year, the Web site of Teaching Young Children, a magazine published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, offers a new collection of articles about welcoming children and families to school at the beginning of the program year. These six free printable PDFs provide tips and strategies for making a smooth transition. NAEYC |
| August 19, 2008 | New
Poll: Women Pessimistic on Economy, Worried About Future “A Platform for Progress: Building a Better Future for Women and Their Families” outlines concrete steps Congress can take in the areas of education, employment, economic security, health, and legal rights to improve women’s lives, including: … Ensure access to high-quality child care by requiring that care meet basic health and safety standards, funding statewide quality rating systems to promote higher quality care, increasing the reimbursement rate for child care assistance, supporting initiatives targeted to expanding access to high-quality infant and toddler care, doubling the number of children receiving child care assistance, increasing the Dependent Care Tax Credit, and increasing funding for Head Start and Early Education. Center for Law and Social Policy |
| August 19, 2008 | CMU
lab preschool earns accreditation Central Michigan University's popular preschool program has achieved national accreditation. Housed in CMU's Human Growth and Development Laboratory, the program is one of the nation's first to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children under its revised accreditation standards. News@Central (Central Michigan University) |
| August 19, 2008 | Starting
Kindergarten Later Gives Students Only a Fleeting Edge New research challenges a growing trend toward holding kids out of kindergarten until they're older, arguing that academic advantages are short-lived and come at the expense of delaying entry into the workforce and other costs. The findings show older kindergartners fare better academically largely because they learn more before starting school, not because age improves aptitude, said Darren Lubotsky, a University of Illinois economics professor who co-wrote the study. Interest!ALERT |
| August 19, 2008 | Schools
across Kalamazoo County will share a universal preschool curriculum In lieu of universal preschool in Kalamazoo County, the training session was a first step toward the next-best thing: A universal curriculum and a collaboration with the potential to revolutionize local early-childhood education. Sparked by Bewick, the early-childhood education coordinator for Kalamazoo Public Schools, five preschool programs that collectively serve more than 1,000 children are phasing in a common curriculum, as well as a shared training and support for teachers. Kalamazoo Gazette |
| August 17, 2008 | State
audit lists care providers as not suitable A state audit recently released that showed Michigan put thousands of children at risk by authorizing 1,900 sex offenders and other "unsuitable" day-care providers between 2003 and 2006 included three from Livingston County. The state's office of the auditor general, which compiled the data, confirmed in a letter last week that the report includes three individuals or day cares from Livingston County. Livingston Co. Daily Press & Argus |
| August 15, 2008 | Literacy
program targets 4-year-olds Five sites in the city will host free daylong preschool literacy instruction for at-risk children, using funds from a $4.5 million grant. The U.S. Department of Education grant will allow Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community College and the YMCA to augment state-funded child development programs. Grand Rapids Press |
| August 15, 2008 | The
Effects of Music Instruction on Learning in the Montessori Classroom The value of music in educating the young child is not being recognized, particularly in the area of mathematics. Despite the amount of literature available regarding the effects of music instruction on academic achievement, little has been written on different Montessori music pedagogies and their effects on students' math scores. RedOrbit |
| August 15, 2008 | Choose
a Pre-school That Emphasizes the Five 'Cs' Preschools are playing a greater role than ever in preparing young children for school readiness and to be productive members of the workforce. But what do you look for when trying to select the right pre-school? The best pre-school will have a kid-friendly environment and an emphasis on the five "Cs:" collaboration, communication, content, creative innovation and confidence, says Temple University child developmental psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Interest!ALERT |
| August 14, 2008 | Obesity
Linked to Ear Infections Damage caused by chronic ear infections in children may alter their sense of taste, making fatty and sweet foods more desirable and increasing the risk of obesity. That's the conclusion of four new studies presented Thursday at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting in Boston. U.S. News and World Report |
| August 14, 2008 | County
seeks Head Start students The sluggish statewide economy has forced several parents to make difficult decisions regarding education for their children, but Wayne County is prepared to offer some help. Parents who live in Wayne County have an opportunity to maintain quality education for their 3-to 5-year olds through Wayne County Head Start. The successful early childhood learning program is currently enrolling 3 to 5 year olds from income-eligible families and children with certified or suspected disabilities. Journal Newspapers |
| August 13, 2008 | Teachers
from Mexico, China come to Rockford Getting a taste of U.S. culture while sharing their native tongues is what brings Medina Garcia and Tong Fuping to Rockford. They are the district's first exchange teachers since the early 1990s, recruited to boost the district's growing Chinese- and Spanish-language programs. Medina Garcia, 28, is here through a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. She will assist a 3-year-old Spanish-immersion program at Roguewood Elementary School that includes about 200 students in kindergarten through third grade. The Grand Rapids Press |
| August 13, 2008 | Good
news for utility The success of Jackson County's third-largest employer is important in terms of jobs and in other ways. This spring, the company announced a major financial commitment to early-childhood education, including books for local preschoolers. CMS Energy is heading in a good direction as a company, based on these second-quarter numbers. As its health improves, so does that of the Jackson community. Jackson Citizen Patriot |
| August 12, 2008 | Early
childhood education key to curbing dropout rates, boosting long-term
economic development, economist says Genesee County schools are looking to curb high school drop out rates and increase economic development by starting childhood education as early as 1 year old. The Genesee County Great Start Collaborative held a breakfast presentation this morning featuring Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Economist Rob Grunewald on the benefits of implementing an early childhood development program for children before they head to preschool. The Flint Journal |
| August 12, 2008 | Tribal
consultation and controversy over Head Start Tribal sovereignty and Native culture sparred with the federal bureaucracy July 23 over evaluation standards and the big picture for Indian Head Start programs affected by shrinking dollars and tightened regulations. Issues of culture and control underscored the national Office of Head Start tribal consultation meeting in Denver, one of four held nationwide and attended by tribal council members and educators from several states including South Dakota, New Mexico, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada, as well as Colorado. Indian Country |
| August 6, 2008 | Parents shape whether their children learn to eat fruits and vegetables Providing fruits for snacks and serving vegetables at dinner can shape a preschooler's eating patterns for his or her lifetime. To combat the increasing problem of childhood obesity, researchers are studying how to get preschoolers to eat more fruits and vegetables. According to researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, one way is early home interventions — teaching parents how to create an environment where children reach for a banana instead of potato chips. Media-News wire |
| August 4, 2008 | Report
Offers Guidance on Evaluating Children in Preschool Programs, Urges Caution
in Implementing High-Stakes Assessments The Research Council's new report concludes that well-planned assessments can inform teaching and efforts to improve programs and can contribute to better outcomes for children, but poor assessments or misuse of the results can harm both children and programs. The report offers principles to guide the design, implementation, and use of assessments in early childhood settings. The National Academies |
| August 4, 2008 | For
safety, availability, overhaul publicly supported child care In the wake of two damaging audits of the state's day care system, some parents may be worrying about their own child care choices, and taxpayers may be questioning the ability of the state to manage scarce resources. Clearly mistakes were made that have been acknowledged by the Department of Human Services and were being addressed before the release of the audits. Detroit Free Press |
| August 1, 2008 | What
to Expect at Preschool: The Classroom The organization of their preschool classroom sends important signals to children about "what there is to do and how to do it," says Marilou Hyson, associate executive director for professional development at the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Research indicates that a well-organized classroom helps children learn and motivates them to interact positively with each other. Scholastic.com |
| August 1, 2008 | NAEYC
Statement on Young Children’s Involvement in
Reality Television “NAEYC is concerned that ‘Baby Borrowers’ is part of a growing trend in reality television that exploits children. Childhood, especially infancy, is a time to nurture each child’s curiosity and provide them with supportive learning experiences. Reality television should never place children in situations that cause anxiety and fear. Additionally, children’s behavior and judgments should not be used to exploit them, especially to create greater entertainment value. NAEYC |
| August 1, 2008 | The
Downside of Redshirting Kindergarten is free. In most states, preschool and pre-K are not. Sending kids to school early is a major initiative of the childhood education movement. Putting off kindergarten takes us in the opposite direction, toward less access to school for younger kids. Fine, but choosing to keep your little Hudson out of kindergarten doesn't affect the low-income kindergartners out there, does it? Well, it might. A new study suggests that the effects of kindergarten redshirting are more serious and long-term than one might have thought. Slate |
| August 1, 2008 | Forum
studies improving education for black children schools Our children are genius," Dr. Carol Brunson Day, president and chief executive officer of the National Black Child Development Institute in Washington, said at the event, hosted by the Institute for the Study of the African American Child. "And it is our responsibility to make it possible for that genius to unfold," she said. The mission of ISAAC, founded by WSU professor Janice Hale, is to understand the factors that contribute to the academic achievement gap for black students and then find strategies to close the gap. Detroit Free Press |
| July 31, 2008 | NAEYC
Applauds Early Childhood Educator Provisions in Final Higher Education
Bill The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is pleased that its recommendations recognizing early childhood educators as a critical teaching workforce are included in the bipartisan Higher Education Act conference bill. The House has passed the bill and the Senate is poised to vote later today. The bill will then go to the President for his signature. NAEYC |
| July 31, 2008 | Congress
sends President bill banning lead in toys The bill would impose the toughest lead standards in the world, banning lead beyond minute levels in products for children 12 or younger. Lead paint was a major factor in the recall of 45 million toys and children's items last year, including Cookie Monster toys and Tommy the Tank Engines. Many came from China. MSNBC.com |
| July 30, 2008 | Decline
in Infant-Mortality Rate Stalls The almost decade-long decline in U.S. infant mortality has hit a snag, with CDC data showing the rate increased from 6.78 per 1,000 children in 2004 to 6.86 in 2005. Black babies were 2.4 times as likely to die as white babies before their first birthday. Researchers say low birth weight, shorter gestations and premature births account for the increase in mortality. Wall Street Journal |
| July 27, 2008 | Ways
to measure day care quality You can ask if the provider is accredited. The National Association for the Education of Young Children has an accreditation system that sets professional standards for early childhood education programs, and to help families identify high-quality programs. You can also ask to see documentation of their education and training. Ann Arbor News |
| July 26, 2008 | Preschool
Shapes Our Future Leaders When they walk into kindergarten classrooms this fall, the preschool graduates will have a strong foundation in early reading and math skills. They'll know how to hold a pencil and how to recognize their shapes and colors. They'll know how to share, get along with other children and pay attention in class. RedOrbit |
| July 25, 2008 | New
full-time kindergarten rule to be costly Mandatory full-day, five-days-a-week kindergarten, approved by the Legislature this week, is being billed as a necessary step to provide the best possible start to a student's education. Nearly half of West Michigan districts already provide it. MLive.com |
| July 24, 2008 | First
Steps aims help at kids and families Growing every child's potential is easier said than done, but that is the goal of First Steps - a new, universal program that every Kent County parent can access. By improving early childhood development and healthcare, First Steps creators and contributors believe it will curb crime, poverty, child abuse and neglect in the long run. WOOD-TV |
| July 23, 2008 | Kindergartners
may have longer days Longer school days may be on the horizon for Michigan kindergartners. The Legislature has approved a school funding plan that includes a provision to phase in full-day, everyday kindergarten by reducing funding for kindergartners on half-day and alternate-day schedules. Michigan currently puts the same amount of money behind each K-12 student, although only kindergartners in a few local districts get equal instructional time. Gov. Jennifer Granholm, an advocate of expanded early childhood education, is expected to sign the plan. Grand Rapids Press |
| July 23, 2008 | D7
all-day kindergarten program 'successful' — seek grant for preschool District 7 is doing more for its youngest students by trying for a state grant to fund a new preschool program and by continuing full-day kindergarten. The district started an optional full-day kindergarten program last year. Nine classes were full-day, instructing about 223 students, while one half-day program had 14 children. The district revamped its kindergarten program to ensure students would be learning more in the extra time. Dearborn Press and Guide |
| July 22, 2008 | Passion
for kids led to day care Now, Wright-Hailey is working to gain accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She has about 60 children enrolled throughout the school year, and most of those also participate in the summer camp. In May, Wright-Hailey changed the day care's name to Little Scholars Development Center. She also has hopes to open a second location in the Palmer Park area. Detroit Free Press |
| July 21, 2008 | Most
children with milk allergy tolerate warm milk A new report says 75% of children with cow's milk allergies may be able to tolerate the product if the milk is heated. The researchers say the common proteins that result in the allergic reaction can be destroyed by higher temperatures. Yahoo.news |
| July 21, 2008 | Early
education teachers, staff have new contract A first-of-its-kind contract for early education teachers and staff was adopted this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. The board voted unanimously Monday night, following a 30-minute closed door session, to adopt a 1-year pact with the Early Childhood Education Association under the Michigan Education Association for workers in the school day care center, which has 90 to 95 children enrolled year-round. Leland Leelanau Enterprise |
| July 20, 2008 | Kindergarten shift in works Even as Plymouth-Canton school officials prepare for the upcoming school year, plans are already underway to implement some form of all-day kindergarten in the 2009-10 school year. "If it will be in all 16 elementary schools, I couldn't begin to tell you that right now," said George Belvitch, director of elementary education. "If a school doesn't have the space to do all-day kindergarten, it's going to be costly to create that space, so it would be very difficult to have all-day kindergarten at that location. Plymouth Observer |
| July 18, 2008 | Michigan
schools likely will get more state aid The school aid plan also adds a combined $10 million to early childhood education and school readiness programs. Most of next fiscal year's budget has already been approved by the state Legislature. Granholm has begun signing the budget bills into law. MSNBC |
| July 17, 2008 | Voter
Survey: McCain, Obama Need to Start Focusing on Child Issues By wide margins, a new nationwide poll released today by Every Child Matters shows broad support among voters of all persuasions for expanded federal investments in children, youth and families. Expressing deep concern about the status of children, voters say they prefer new spending on children over new tax cuts and balancing the budget. They want the presidential candidates to present specific plans on such issues as child abuse prevention and ensuring that all children have access to health care. Every Child Matters |
| July 17, 2008 | Do
better schools help the poor? Data from the US Department of Education, for example, show that disadvantaged children enter kindergarten already three months behind the national average in reading and math skills – and never catch up. These children bring huge deficits in socialization, motivation, and intellectual development to class that simply overwhelm teachers and schools. csmonitor.com |
| July 17, 2008 | Kicked
Out of Preschool When the national media does a story on early childhood education, it often takes a provocative story and blows it out of proportion. Last week MSN Encarta did cover a provocative story, expulsions from preschools, but the author of the story, Melissa Slager, covered the topic in a most thoughtful and even-handed manner. Child Care Exchange.com |
| July 15, 2008 | Even
background TV can impact kids' attention Even television playing in the background may constitute an "environmental hazard" for young children, distracting them from their play, decreasing the intensity of their activity and affecting their ability to focus, according to a study of 50 1- to 3-year-old children, published Monday in the journal Child Development. USA TODAY |
| July 15, 2008 | Early
connections are key for infants to thrive Well, the new science of brain development is forging a path that is both illuminating and frightening. It's pushing the frontiers of early childhood practice (that's where parents and child care providers come in) and policy (that's where legislators and business leaders come in). In ways never before understood, we now know that an infant's early circuits of the brain cannot be rewired later in life; optimal flexibility and plasticity of the brain occurs very early, during the first three years of life. DetNews.com |
| July 15, 2008 | Full-day
Kindergarteners' Reading, Math Gains Fade By 3rd Grade Children in full-day kindergarten have slightly better reading and math skills than children in part-day kindergarten, but these initial academic benefits diminish soon after the children leave kindergarten. This loss is due, in part, to issues related to poverty and the quality of children's home environments. Science Daily |
| July 15, 2008 | Family
Resources, Parenting Quality Influence Children's Early Cognitive Development Even among low-income families, mothers with greater social and economic resources were more supportive in parenting their children than those with fewer resources, which in turn influenced the children's cognitive performance. That's the main finding of a new study that considers how economic factors and parenting quality jointly influence children's development. Science Daily |
| July 15, 2008 | New
Strategies for Change In recent years, some advocates, recognizing that it will be difficult to make sense of our current plethora of programs — with each program staunchly defended by its creators and constituents — have started to look at the promotion of quality early childhood services through an economic development framework. In this frame, quality child care is seen as a means of supporting the current work force and of upgrading the education and skills of the future workforce. Child Care Exchange.com |
| July 14, 2008 | Working
moms look back with mixed emotions Motherhood brings many difficult decisions, but perhaps the most fiercely debated is whether women should work outside the home, especially when their children are small. Whatever their decision, the choice is rarely easy. Both mothers who go back to work and those who care for children at home agree on one thing: A woman's decision to work outside the home is scrutinized by her peers and society in general. Even experts are divided on the benefits or risks of mothers working full time. CNN International |
| July 11, 2008 | Need
for 'Common Vision' in PreK-3rd Grade Education Is Focus of Newest Issue
of State Education Standard How state leaders can boost the quality of instruction from pre-kindergarten through the third grade--and how states can better coordinate their widely disparate early education systems to help young children sustain their learning gains--are the subjects of the newest edition of the State Education Standard, the journal of the National Association of State Boards of Education, being published this month. MarketWatch |
| July 10, 2008 | Waterford
schools get $5.7 million grant the Waterford School District, recently had a surprise. District officials received word that they were awarded a $5.7 million Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant, their largest federal grant ever. Oakland Press |
| July 9, 2008 | Put
PK-3 First, with or without Reading First Both the House and Senate committee bills would zero out funding for the Reading First program, which funds scientifically-based reading programs in grades K-3. If the bill passes in its current form, Congress will have cut funding for PK-3 literacy by $1 billion over two years. And that’s something early education advocates, regardless of their views on Reading First per se, should be up in arms about. New America Foundation |
| July 9, 2008 | Foreclosures'
financial strains take toll on kids "This housing crisis is taking away the innocence of our kids," says Phillip Lovell, vice president of education policy for First Focus, a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan advocacy group focused on families and children….Researchers are beginning to study the impact of the current housing crisis on children, and their findings are bleak: An estimated 2 million children will be directly affected by the subprime mortgage crisis as their families lose their homes to foreclosures, according to an April report by First Focus. USA Today |
| July 8, 2008 | Caring
about childcare Costa says one of the reasons his agency holds such a meeting each year is because GSA is committed to making the federal government more child-friendly. Federal News Radio.com |
| July 8, 2008 | Education
Newsmakers The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) today announced that Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties will join 31 other Michigan communities that are focusing on the needs of young children and their families through an $80,000 grant to support the development of a local Great Start Collaborative. Traverse City Record Eagle |
| July 7, 2008 | Company-Provided
Day Care: Basic Benefit or Perk? Neither my company nor my wife’s provides on-site day care at the offices we work at, and I must admit, it never occurred to me to think of it as a basic benefit. What’s your take, readers? Wall Street Journal |
| July 7, 2008 | A
touchy subject: Massage therapist teaches children healthy ways to touch Dawn Sewell, owner of Apples of our Eye day care in Red Lion, saw Mann's presentations at workshops for the York Area Association for the Education of Young Children. She was impressed with the way Mann handles the touchy subject of touch. York Daily Record/Sunday News (PA) |
| July 6, 2008 | Alameda
center awarded NAEYC accreditation Alameda Early Childhood Center in Farmington was recently awarded accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC, based in Washington, D.C., is a professional organization for early childhood educators. It sets standards and provides resources to educators. It is designed to promote and improve early childhood education. Farmington Observer |
| July 3, 2008 | Kindergarten
offerings geared up With tougher state requirements and a push from Gov. Jennifer Granholm to expand kindergarten offerings, county schools are gearing up their early childhood education programs and offering kindergarten on varied schedules in the coming school year. Livingston Co. Daily Press & Argus |
| July 3, 2008 | Where
is the $17 million? The $17 million in OIG findings “is related to accounting for time and effort documentation of kindergarten teachers ($11.5 million), Michigan Early Childhood Education program teachers ($3.6 million) and substitute teachers ($1.9 million) who were paid from Title 1, served Title I-eligible students and worked on allowable activities.” DPS and MDE staff, according to the memo, are still working on gathering documentation, policies and procedures on the remaining $17 million that involves verification of time for kindergartens, Early Childhood and substitute teachers. Michigan Chronicle |
| July 2, 2008 | Report
on the Symposium on Preschool-the First Step in Education According to a recent OECD report, Starting Strong, Sweden ranks as one of the most successful school systems in the world, largely because of a well- designed universal early childhood system. This past fall, I was fortunate to attend an event sponsored by the Swedish Foreign Ministry that took place at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, B.C. The focus of the symposium was to present the Swedish model of early education and care. RedOrbit |
| July 2, 2008 | Fond
farewell: Well-known educators calling it a career in school system Figurski will be seeing much more of her family, while remaining an active member in the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, which helps to improve the education and welfare of children from birth through age 8. Southgate News-Herald |
| July 2, 2008 | Child
Development Services moving into new Holland locations Child Development Services of Ottawa County is moving into classroom space at Holland Public School, with the possibility of taking over the empty Longfellow School at 36 E. 24th St. The Holland-based nonprofit offers pre-school through the federal Head Start program, in addition to day care, at Holland and Grand Haven locations. Holland Sentinel |
| July 2, 2008 | Get
'Em While They're Young: The Benefits of Preschooling Publishing in Science, Gormley et al. compared the benefits of Oklahoma's TPS pre-K program to Head Start. Conclusion: preschool matters in cognitive development. ScienceBlogs |
| July 1, 2008 | Reading
First program could be on its last legs Committees in both the House and Senate chambers of the U.S. Congress have voted to zero out funding for the controversial Reading First program, but some educators mourn the potential loss of the $1 billion-per-year program they say helped many disadvantaged students learn to read. A failure by Congress to fund the program by the time the budget is approved this fall could spell the end of the program. USA TODAY |
| July 1, 2008 | A
Little DAP Will Do Ya One of the most important ingredients of successful library programming for young children has not been discussed thoroughly in library literature. The concept of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) originated with early childhood educators. It was developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 1986 and presented in a position statement that became a bible of sorts for early childhood professionals. School Library Journal |
| June 30, 2008 | Detroit
school officials OK budget, avoid shutdown The Detroit Board of Education averted a possible shutdown in its operations by voting 9-2 shortly after 7:30 tonight to approve a two-year budget that includes nearly $522 million in spending cuts intended to get the district out of deficit. Detroit Free Press |
| June 30, 2008 | Schools
cut arts, teachers, athletics Scores of Michigan school districts will have fewer teachers and larger classes in the fall with athletics and the arts facing severe cutbacks or elimination as officials race to balance tight budgets by Tuesday as required by state law. Detroit News |
| June 30, 2008 | Great
Tips for Finding the Right Child Care Program For young children, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has established an accreditation process for centers serving children through eight years old. This confirms the quality of programs. Newswise |
| June 27, 2008 | Universal preschool students perform better School-readiness skills for low-income and middle-class students improved after the students attended a universal preschool program in Tulsa, Okla., according to a Georgetown University study of 3,500 Oklahoma kindergartners published Thursday in the journal Science. Those who participated outscored children who did not attend preschool or had enrolled in Head Start instead. "It seems to produce pretty big effects for all of the kids," said W. Steven Barnett, director of the National Institute for Early Education Research. USA Today |
| June 26, 2008 | Prenatal,
preschool years vital to success in school I think it is about time we stopped looking at pricey programs that have been found wanting in the past and go back to the beginning and take a new look at the research regarding the value of prenatal and preschool learning. Redford Observer |
| June 25, 2008 | Prenatal,
preschool years vital to success in school I think it is about time we stopped looking at pricey programs that have been found wanting in the past and go back to the beginning and take a new look at the research regarding the value of prenatal and preschool learning. Redford Observer |
| June 25, 2008 | Results
of Study in Pre-School Children Published in Clinical Pediatrics Adds
to Support for Importance of Dietary DHA Intake A study published in the May issue of Clinical Pediatrics indicates that higher DHA levels are associated with improved listening comprehension and vocabulary skills in preschool children. PR Newswire |
| June 25, 2008 | Diaper
Genie: Can I Cut it as a Day Care Worker, One of the Most Exhausting,
Worst Paid, and Smelliest Jobs in America? If you work in child care, every hour will provide sweet moments of helping a child. Every day will immerse you in the excreta of your profession: tears, saliva, mucous, urine, feces. And every week will bring a paycheck that reminds you that you have one of the worst-paying jobs in America. Slate |
| June 25, 2008 | US
may look to lure more au pairs as numbers soar Costs for an au pair total about $300 weekly - hardly cheap, but not extravagant when day-care programs average about $175 per week, per child, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It's also more affordable than a nanny, who can easily command $600 for a 45-hour week, said Jean Mason Knaak, the founder of Minneapolis-based Nanny Professionals. Original Signal |
| June 24, 2008 | Wyandotte
principal had fun, but she's done DespiteA House Appropriations subcommittee has proposed $7.1 billion in funding for the Head Start program for Fiscal Year 2009, even though the program has made over $400 million in improper payments since 2005, according to government audits. Cybercast News Service |
| June 22, 2008 | Gov't
Says Head Start Made Millions in Improper Payments The last day of school in the Wyandotte School District meant more than "School's out!" for the students. Three of the district's elementary school principals retired: Suzanne Figurski at Jefferson, Janice Garrison at Washington and Christine Mathews at Taft. Detroit Free Press |
| June 20, 2008 | Head
Start Leaders Have High Hopes for New President and Congress, But Budget
'Double Whammy' Expected to Force Cuts of Up to 14,000 Child
Slots Nationwide Despite the twin setbacks for what is considered to be one of the most successful programs operated by the federal government, NHSA and local Head Start leaders are optimistic that they can work with a new President and Congress to turn around the Head Start funding crisis and get the program back on track. Interest!ALERT |
| June 20, 2008 | Worth
the Cooties Here’s some news that preschool boys don’t want to hear: Those who attend preschool classes with a majority of girls receive an intellectual boost by the end of the school year. Conversely, preschool boys who attend majority-boy classes fall increasingly behind girls on measures of learning skills and other developmental feats. Science News |
| June 19, 2008 | House
Panel Would Kill ‘Reading
First’ Funding A House subcommittee on Thursday unanimously approved eliminating funding for the federal Reading First program next year. "A scientifically rigorous study released by the Department of Education found that the program has no discernible impact on student reading performance," said Rep. David R. Obey, a Wisconsin Democrat and chairman of the House Appropriations committee. It also "has been plagued with mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and cronyism, as documented by the inspector general," he said. Education Weekly |
| June 19, 2008 | Children's
Museum Director Janet Cocciarelli: She's a Player Next year, the museum launches an infant and toddler project, creating spaces throughout the museum specifically for tots from newborn to age 3. Cocciarelli leans forward in her chair excitedly as she tells about it. The Grand Rapids Press |
| June 19, 2008 | NAEYC Announces the Hiring of Kenneth D. Almgren as Chief Operating OfficerThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kenneth D. Almgren as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Almgren has more than 25 years of experience in major national and international trade associations and venture capital financed projects. NAEYC |
| June 18, 2008 | Grant
awarded to Branch ISD Head Start for violence prevention program She also noted that research shows that children who exhibit poor social emotional skills as preschoolers are at a great risk for later school failure. “Second Step” teaches young children empathy, impulse control, problem solving and emotion/anger management. Battle Creek Enquirer |
| June 18, 2008 | Kids
who need preschool the most aren't enrolled Only 15% of the disadvantaged California children who would benefit most from strong preschools are actually enrolled in the best programs, according to a new RAND report released Wednesday. "We can't close the achievement gap unless we close the preparedness gap before kindergarten," said Debra Watkins, founder of the California Alliance of African American Educators. "As a former high school teacher of nearly 30 years, I certainly see what happens [to students who] do not have high quality preschool by the time they reach high school, where we have a dropout problem. " San Francisco Chronicle |
| June 18, 2008 | NCATE
Revising Standards on Child-Development Preparation Future educators would have a better grounding in the psychological and emotional development of children before entering the classroom, under new draft recommendations from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The council accredits roughly 650 teacher-training programs nationwide. Education Week |
| June 17, 2008 | Early
Intervention Underutilized |
| June 17, 2008 | Head
Start on the move Child Development Services of Ottawa County on Monday announced an agreement with Holland Public Schools to move nine of its Head Start programs for at-risk preschool children to classrooms in the district starting this fall. Grand Rapids Press |
| June 16, 2008 | Children's
Center will get new name, phone number “I look forward to taking our program to the next level, including our candidacy to become reaccredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, late next year, and eventually adding on to our building to support the growing needs of young children and families,” Arnold said. Grand Valley State University |
| June 15, 2008 | Digital
Stories Targeting Social Skills for Children With Disabilities Many children learn easily by watching others, imitating actions, and cuing into subtle social cues. However, some students with disabilities have trouble acquiring these social skills. These children require a more intensive intervention to make gains in the social area. For students who have difficulties initiating and maintaining interactions, teachers can implement more structure in the environment to gain a student's interest and encourage peer interactions. One strategy that meets these two criteria is the use of social stories. RedOrbit |
| June 12, 2008 | Educational
journey needs to begin early and last a lifetime |
| June 12, 2008 | Report:
Worrisome rise in underweight babies |
| June 12, 2008 | When
moms criticize, dads back off of baby care |
| June 10, 2008 | The
War on Obesity Targets Toddlers |
| June 6, 2008 | NAEYC Radio Connects 100,000 Members to Experts, Insights and "Next" PracticesToday, the BAM Radio Network (BRN), a joint project of Moving & Learning and Jackstreet Media, announced that the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has launched NAEYC Radio. The new media resource will give NAEYC's 100,000 members, including early childhood professionals, advocates and parents nationwide, access to the latest insights in early childhood development. eMediaWire.com |
| June 5, 2008 | Making
Your Kids' Summer Safe, Spectacular (audio
story) |
| June 4, 2008 | Is
EF the New IQ? |
| June 2, 2008 | Widespread
vitamin D deficiency poses risk: study |
| June 2, 2008 | Proponent
says toddlers up to task |
| June 2, 2008 | Mom's
role determines dad's involvement in childcare |
| June 2, 2008 | Preschoolers
get play areas all their own |
| June 1, 2008 | Kids
love a good read |
| May 29, 2008 | Selecting
child care |
| May 29, 2008 | The
Value of School Recess and Outdoor Play |
| May 29, 2008 | History
of Play |
| May 28, 2008 | Child
health care varies widely among states |
| May 28, 2008 | Spanish-English
school program proving popular |
| May 27, 2008 | Obesity
battle among US children may have peaked |
| May 26, 2008 | Early
Childhood Screening Predicts Later Behavioral Problems |
| May 25, 2008 | School
funding storm clouds on horizon |
| May 23, 2008 | Western
to offer all-day, every-day kindergarten |
| May 20, 2008 | AMCAB
eyes big project |
| May 20, 2008 | Early Childhood Advocates to Take Lansing by StormOver five hundred parents, children and other supporters of early childhood development are expected at the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 21, for the Second Annual Star Power Rally. The rally, sponsored by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), is intended to recognize champions of early childhood education, care and development and to let state legislators know about the strengths of the Great Start System - Michigan's early childhood initiative. Nurseweek |
| May 18, 2008 | Clawson
School District offers infant day care at new center |
| May 18, 2008 | Wendy
or Tinkerbell? |
| May 16, 2008 | Learning
Good Eating Habits Early Leads to Lifelong Health and Wellness |
| May 16, 2008 | Motivations of Parental Involvement in Children's LearningA growing body of research supports the view that parents' attitudes, behaviors, and activities related to children's education influences students' learning and educational success. RedOrbit |
| May 15, 2008 | Pupil-Teacher
Relationship Crucial in Preschool Learning, Study Says |
| May 12, 2008 | Promoting Social Inclusion and Respect for Diversity in Early Childhood This study is a two-year action research project that addresses a central challenge: What do we know about strategies for promoting social inclusion and respect for diversity (SI & RD) in early childhood education environments? National Center for Children in Poverty |
| May 12, 2008 | Study
finds economics helping to change early childhood policy debate |
| May 12, 2008 | Roots
of Early Childhood Education |
| May 12, 2008 | Child
care providers deserve appreciation |
| May 12, 2008 | State
funding helps fuel preschool boom |
| May 12, 2008 | Preschool
enrollment up dramatically |
| May 9, 2008 | Prepare
our youth for a diverse world |
| May 9, 2008 | Grayling
Cooperative Preschool celebrates 40 years |
| May 8, 2008 | How
we help kids succeed |
| May 7, 2008 | Child
care providers deserve appreciation |
| May 7, 2008 | School
plans to expand, open day care center, 9th grade |
| May 6, 2008 | Pre-k
panacea |
| May 6, 2008 | Central
Day Care Center celebrates 40 years |
| May 5, 2008 | A
Second Look at Reading First |
| May 5, 2008 | Child
Care Gets a Special Mother's Day Promotion |
| May 5, 2008 | Study of universal day care paints mixed pictureUniversal day care, the recurring dream of working parents everywhere, benefits adults economically but may burden young children with health and behavior problems, according to an MIT economist's study of a highly subsidized childcare program in Quebec. Media-Newswire |
| May 5, 2008 | Flip
flops, mulch and no coat |
| May 5, 2008 | An
initiative on reading is rated ineffective |
| May 3, 2008 | Get
your kids off to a good start, right from birth |
| May 2, 2008 | Universal
Pre-K |
| April 30, 2008 | Kindergarten
pilot expanding |
| April 29, 2008 | A
needed boost for early education |
| April 29, 2008 | Study
shows daycare may protect kids from leukemia |
| April 29, 2008 | Quarter
of kids don't meet vaccine schedule |
| April 29, 2008 | Million
Kids’ Books Distributed… |
| April 28, 2008 | Early
Education at Risk? |
| April 28, 2008 | SVSU
Teams Participate in Head Start Program |
| April 28, 2008 | Is
there a best age for day care? |
| April 28, 2008 | Daycare
attendance early in life cuts childhood leukemia risk by 30% |
| April 27, 2008 | Science,
politics and preschool |
| April 23, 2008 | For
Children, a Better Beginning |
| April 23, 2008 | "Experts:
Men needed in young kids' lives |
| April 22, 2008 | Preschool
funding could be restored |
| April 22, 2008 | Board
delays vote on child-care cuts |
| April 22, 2008 | Simon
Says: Children can be taught self-control |
| April 22, 2008 | Downtown
TC celebrates children (5th story down) |
| April 21, 2008 | The
Feminine Mistakes |
| April 21, 2008 | Exchange
Insta-Poll Survey Resultsents |
| April 17, 2008 | Tecumseh
Public Schools: Kites, drums mark events |
| April 17, 2008 | Hodgins
speaks to children |
| April 16, 2008 | District
may go to all-day kindergarten |
| April 16, 2008 | Immersed
in Spanish |
| April 16, 2008 | Rochester
reaches out to preschool parents |
| April 16, 2008 | Plastics
chemical may pose risk to children |
| April 16, 2008 | How
To Look For Baby Books |
| April 15, 2008 | Saugatuck
board will decide on expanding kindergarten program |
| April 15, 2008 | A
United Vision |
| April 15, 2008 | Can
Early Childhood Programs Support Social and Emotional Development? |
| April 14, 2008 | German
Tots Learn to Answer Call of Nature |
| April 13, 2008 | Don't
toy with used goods |
| April 13, 2008 | Give
Your Baby a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime |
| April 10, 2008 | Parents’ behaviour
affects babies’ sleep problems |
| April 10, 2008 | Preschool
milestones |
| April 8, 2008 | Is
all day, every day too much? |
| April 8, 2008 | Primary
watch: Ignoring early education |
| April 7, 2008 | Financial
cuts to literacy program put Michigan kids at risk |
| April 7, 2008 | Too
little childhood sleep tied to later problems |
| April 4, 2008 | Child-education
group hosts info session today |
| April 4, 2008 | What
your child should learn in preschool |
| April 4, 2008 | Picking
a preschool |
| April 3, 2008 | Time
to talk about income inequality |
| April 2, 2008 | NCSA
helps develop online tool to put early childhood programs on the
map |
| April 2, 2008 | Full-time
kindergarten can help at-risk kids |
| April 1, 2008 | Optometrists
launch toddler sight project |
| April 1, 2008 | Kalamazoo
Public Schools to implement districtwide all-day kindergarten |
| April 1, 2008 | Charter
Schools: An Important Partner Supporting Quality Pre-k |
| April 1, 2008 | Politics
and 5-year-olds |
| April 1, 2008 | Text
This: Handwriting Matters |
| April 1, 2008 | Is
your child ready for preschool? |
| March 31, 2008 | Thoughts
on Kids and the Net |
| March 28, 2008 | UPAEYC
elects new officers |
| March 25, 2008 | Pre-K
study shows good and bad news |
| March 25, 2008 | Pre-K
advocates of a certain age |
| March 25, 2008 | Preemies'
death risks continue into childhood |
| March 25, 2008 | Kids
Outdoor Games And Activities - Get Back To Nature! |
| March 25, 2008 | Playing
numerical board games boosts number skills of low-income preschoolers |
| March 25, 2008 | A new study published in the March/April 2008 issue of the journal Child Development finds that family wealth might partly explain differences in test scores in school-age children. The study, conducted by researchers at New York University, also found that family wealth is positively associated with parenting behavior, home environment, and children’s self-esteem. PhysOrg |
| March 24, 2008 | What
Difference Will Starting A Home Child Center Make On Your Home? |
| March 22, 2008 | Quality
Time Seems Stacked In Favor of Firstborns |
| March 21, 2008 | Start
kids all day in school at age 5 |
| March 20, 2008 | Why
No Men? |
| March 20, 2008 | Make
Your Backyard Safe |
| March 19, 2008 | NHSA
Survey: 77 Percent of Head Start Programs are 'At Breaking Point,'
Unable to Absorb New Cuts and Hundreds of New Rules |
| March 18, 2008 | Creating
the Best Prekindergartens: Five Ingredients for Long-Term Effects
and Returns on Investment |
| March 17, 2008 | District
campaigns to keep program |
| March 17, 2008 | Bunny
Found on Child’s Head Actually Inspires Reading |
| March 17, 2008 | Beyond
leave policies |
| March 17, 2008 | Connecting
with Gen X-ers |
| March 17, 2008 | Depression:
the symptoms in children are not like in adults |
| March 16, 2008 | Community
must find way to provide quality child care for all |
| March 14, 2008 | Push
underway to expand full-day kindergarten |
| March 13, 2008 | Plymouth-Canton
Montessori School gains accreditation |
| March 13, 2008 | Are
we robbing our children of their childhood? |
| March 12, 2008 | NHSA
Warns That 14,000 Head Start Child Slot Cut Proposed by Bush Administration
Is New White House Effort to 'Dismantle' Head Start |
| March 12, 2008 | Foreign
languages open up new possibilities for students |
| March 12, 2008 | Preschool
intervention curbed trend toward obesity |
| March 12, 2008 | Parents
See Benefit of Early Childhood Education |
| March 12, 2008 | Early
Education Panel Seeks Fans in Business |
| March 12, 2008 | Childcare
101 - The Scoop on Day Care |
| March 11, 2008 | Policies,
Practices, and Promises: Challenges to Early Childhood Music Education
in the United States |
| March 11, 2008 | Full
day for kindergarten gets pluses, minuses |
| March 11, 2008 | Full-contact
parenting |
| March 11, 2008 | Smaller
Classes Don't Close Learning Gap, Study Finds |
| March 10, 2008 | Our
Growing Support for Head Start |
| arch 9, 2008 | Let
Uncle Sam help with child care |
| March 5, 2008 | One
of The Best New Business Opportunities May Be Right there in Your Home
- a New Daycare Business |
| March 4, 2008 | The
$2 Trillion Nightmare |
| March 4, 2008 | ABC
Academy to host child-care conference |
| March 4, 2008 | Brain-building
strategies for parents |
| March 4, 2008 | PBS
Launches Professional Development for PreK Literacy |
| March 3, 2008 | Restricting
TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight |
| March 3, 2008 | Credit
for child care expenses |
| March 2, 2008 | Children
from poor families need a better Head Start |
| March 2, 2008 | Early
Childhood Educations Gaining Ground |
| March 1, 2008 | Child-care
costs increasing |
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