The cover story of the September 2010 issue of Monitor on Psychology (a publication of the American Psychological Association) calls on psychologists to raise awareness of what is happening to children as a result of the recession. Titled, “The Recession’s Toll on Children,” the article quotes psychologist Ruby Takanishi, Ph.D. saying, “Research shows that children who slip into poverty, even for a short time, suffer long-term setbacks even when their families regain their economic footing.”
She concludes by saying, “Investment during the first decade of life is crucial for the country’s well-being, as well as for individual potential,” she says. “In the United States, education is the only possibility for escaping from poverty. Thus, the recession’s impact on declining availability of prekindergarten programs is very damaging for children in poverty.”
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Smart Start of Brunswick County held its 2010 State of the Child Breakfast on August 27 at the new Brunswick Community College Student Center. Approximately 60 guests attended to recognize this year’s Champion for Children recipients and to listen to Guest Speaker Bill Millett, President of Scope View Strategic Advantage. Mr. Millett presentation, “Quality Early Education-A Competitive Necessity for Brunswick County in a Global Society” was instructive and enlightening regarding the challenges for families and others involved in early childhood education. Receiving the Champions for Children Awards were pictured left to right Assistant District Attorney Meredith Everhardt for Community Support; Pre-school teacher Sharon Norris for Early Care & Education; Department of Social Services Director Don Seeber for Family Support; and Playground Specialist Kim Heath for Health.
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The Urban Institute has a new paper that looks at how states and communities are improving access to high quality early childhood programs for immigrant families. It’s titled, “Early Education Programs and Children of Immigrants: Learning Each Other’s Language.”
Excerpted from the abstract:
“Children from immigrant families are the fastest growing group of children in the United States. High-quality child care and early education opportunities will be critical to these children’s success in school and in life. Yet, the early experiences of children in immigrant families are as diverse and varied as immigrant families themselves. While many immigrant families face numerous barriers to accessing high-quality child care and early education for their young children, these barriers are not insurmountable. “
Download the report.
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Due to technical problems, we are extending the deadline to submit workshop proposals for the 2011 National Smart Start Conference to be held on May 2 – 5, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. We will accept proposals through 5 PM on Wednesday, September 8.
The National Smart Start Conference is the nation’s largest conference devoted to early education systems and strategies. It provides professional development for early education leaders committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children. As such, it attracts attendees from all facets of early care and education, including government, nonprofit, community, and business leaders.
We are currently accepting proposals in the areas of:
- Practitioner Support,
- Policy, Public Engagement & Advocacy,
- Governance & Administration,
- Standards & Accountability,
- Research,
- Early Childhood Systems Development,
- Family Support, and
- Early Care Health & Mental Health.
Submitting your proposal is easy. Simply click the “Submit Your Proposal” link below. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposal requirements and how to submit a proposal are available online.
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The Washington Post just completed a week-long series on early childhood issues. Dylan Matthews, a student at Harvard and a researcher at The Washington Post, interviews some of the leading national early childhood policy experts, including:
Danielle Ewen, director of child care and early education at CLASP
Edward Zigler, a founder of Head Start
James Heckman, Nobel-Prize winning economist and creator of the Heckman Equation
Raj Chetty, a professor of economics at Harvard University
Sara Mead, Former Senior Research Fellow, Education Policy Program and Workforce and Family Program at the New America Foundation
Defintiely worth the read!
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