New Video From Too Small To Fail
Last week, Too Small To Fail unveiled a new video on the importance of giving ALL of our children the tools they need to be successful. The video shows…
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Need A Good Book?
Are you looking for a good book to read this summer? Check out “Improbable Scholars” by David Kirp, a nationally recognized education expert who is a Professor of Public…
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In The News: Public Schools Key In Breaking The Cycle
Last week in The Daily Press, Aubrey L. Layne, Jr., president of An Achievable Dream, wrote a compelling Op-Ed piece on a best practice model, homegrown in Newport News, Virginia…
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In The News: Economic Development Director Speaks to Importance of Early Education
Last week, Chesapeake’s “R U READY?” hosted an Early Education Business Forum for business, civic and philanthropic leaders. Stephen Wright, Director of Economic Development, shared with the group why businesses…
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In The News: Failed Promises For Early Education
A few weeks ago, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released their annual “The State Of Preschool” report and found that funding per-student for preschool had reached its…
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In The News: HHS Announces Actions to Improve Safety and Quality of Child Care
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new regulation for public comment to ensure children’s health and safety in child care and promote school readiness. …
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Watch: TED Talks Education
Last week on PBS, John Legend hosted a show on the importance of teaching and learning. The show featured leading advocates in the education arena including Geoffrey Canada, Bill Gates,…
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A Mother’s Day Treat!
Happy Mother’s Day! Moms, as a parent, you truly are your child’s first and most important teacher. For a little extra support, we have a special treat for you….
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Teacher Appreciation Week!
We all know that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, but for children in child care centers, preschool, kindergarten and beyond, no one can argue the critical…
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In The News: Educare–putting money into education
In case you missed it, CBS Evening News recently ran a story on Educare, an early education program dedicated to providing high quality education to low-income children, creating the foundation…
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