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“The Closest Thing We Have to a Panacea”
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist “In 2009, the city adopted universal pre-kindergarten . . . and frankly, it is some of the best money that we could ever spend. Those who have to deal with...
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Dumping ‘At Risk’ and Other Negative Labels
By Jazelle Hunt Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Although most today’s headlines focus on Black educational failures, there are many positive achievements by Black students that often go...
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Budget Deal Expands Some Early Childhood Programs
KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands more American babies, toddlers and preschoolers would be eligible for early childhood programs under a budget deal reached...
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Child Watch: Making Strides for Preschool
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ran on a campaign to fund full-day public preschool for all New York City children through a modest increased income tax on...
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Racial Disparities in Early Childhood Ed Hurts U.S.
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Though the nation increasingly recognizes the importance of early childhood education, young African Americans and other children of...
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Obama Announcing $1B for Early Childhood Education
JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is following up on his promise to expand early education opportunities for tens of thousands of children by announcing a $1...
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Racial Disparities in Early Childhood Hurts U.S.
By Jazelle Hunt Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) –Increased investment in early childhood education and care can eradicate many of the racial success gaps that persist throughout society,...
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La. awarded nearly $8M to improve early childhood education
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Research leaves no doubt about the magnitude of development in the first five years of life. The post La. awarded nearly $8M to improve early childhood education first appeared on...
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Bumps, Bruises and Scratches at Preschool
BLACK VOICE NEWS — The life of a preschooler is filled with arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor play, making new friend and yes, band-aids and ouch reports, yet when parents decide to send their children...
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Birmingham to Partner with Bloomberg on Early Childhood Learning
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The city of Birmingham was selected as one of five American cities to replicate Providence Talks, a free, citywide early childhood program that aims to increase interactive talk with...
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California Education Leaders Discuss Black Student Disparities
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Students don’t see themselves in those who are teaching them. And those who are teaching them — while well meaning — do not see equity from a racial or social justice lens.” Said...
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