by WHSA | Nov 15, 2010
First Focus, PolicyLab at The Children’s Hospital of Philedephia, and the Foundation for Child Development have partnered to draw attention to the effects of the economic recession on child well-being. The Recession and Child Health, a new report which examines...
by WHSA | Nov 15, 2010
Across the early childhood world there is an effort to call Congress today, Monday, November 15 and early this week. As the lame duck Congress returns, if they fail to pass the Appropriations bill that impacts Head Start, Early Head Start, and childcare, up to...
by WHSA | Nov 12, 2010
The IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ICTA), the IDEA 619 Consortium, and the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) have teamed up to develop a “Stepping Stones” webinar series on the...
by WHSA | Nov 8, 2010
Several multimedia resources related to supporting young dual language learners (DLLs) have been added to the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECKLC), a service of the Office of Head Start (OHS). On ECLKC’s Guide to Dual Language Learners...
by WHSA | Nov 5, 2010
More and more resources are coming out making the case that economic investment in young children is good for the American economy and good for America’s current and future workforce. Below are links to some of the latest resources geared toward the business...
by WHSA | Nov 5, 2010
In “The Effects of Preschool Education: What We Know, How Public Policy Is or Is Not Aligned with the Evidence Base, and What We Need to Know,” a new paper appearing in the Association for Psychological Science’s Psychological Science in the Public...
by WHSA | Nov 5, 2010
Jule Sugarman had a distinguished career in public service and administration. He was likely best known for his roles as architect, manager, and director of Head Start under Sargent Shriver during the Johnson administration. He died of cancer on November 2. His...
by WHSA | Nov 3, 2010
112th Congress, 1st Session U.S. Senate maintains a Democratic majority of 52 (including 2 independents who caucus with Democrats) with a Republican minority of 46 (previously, Democrats 59-41 majority). At press time 2 seats were still undecided; however outcomes...
by WHSA | Nov 2, 2010
A November 1 Janesville Gazette article, Early Childhood Initiatives Could Boost Early Learning, outlining proposed federal funding for early childhood programs features comments from a Rock-Walworth Comprehensive Family Services Head Start & Early Head Start...
