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Feb 2, 2012 (Winston-Salem Journal)
Editorial: Benefits of early childhood education should be a no-brainer
Good preschool education for at-risk youngsters leads to better performance in school and, in adult life, less need for expensive social assistance, less criminal activity and more economic production.

Feb 2, 2012 (Hartford Courant)
Malloy proposes $12 million for early education
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proposed a $12 million investment Thursday to improve and expand access to state preschool programs, an area he has identified as a priority for the upcoming legislative session that he wants to see focused largely on education reform.

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Upcoming Events

Feb 15, 2012 - February 16, 2012
National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs
Washington, DC - At this second summit on home-visiting programs, participants will explore the policy and practice behind the topic.

Mar 10, 2012 - March 10, 2012
In Defense of Childhood: Keeping the Joy of Learning Alive
New York, NY - This event will feature workshops and speakers discussing the developmental needs of children and how educators can effectively teach the youngest learners.

Mar 14, 2012 - March 16, 2012
Early Education and Technology for Children
Salt Lake City, UT - At this conference, participants will learn about and discuss research and best practices involving the use of technology in early childhood education.

Mar 25, 2012 - March 27, 2012
21st National Conference on Family Literacy
San Diego, CA - This conference draws together national and international participants to discuss issues of relevance to family literacy.

Mar 28, 2012 - March 31, 2012
The Global Summit on Childhood
Washington, DC - This conference will challenge attendees to consider how to provide a positive childhood experience for the youth of the world.

Mar 28, 2012 - March 31, 2012
9th Annual Addressing Challenging Behavior National Training Institute
Clearwater Beach, FL - This event brings together experts from around the country who present workshops offering practical information on social-emotional development.

Apr 12, 2012 - April 14, 2012
International Froebel Society Conference
Dublin, Ireland - This conference will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary discussion about the development of Froebel's educational philosophy.

Apr 16, 2012 - April 21, 2012
39th Annual Head Start Conference
Nashville, TN - This annual conference will feature valuable sessions for all those who work to ensure vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed in school and life.

Apr 18, 2012 - April 19, 2012
1st Annual Parent-Child Education Conference
San Antonio, TX - Conference participants will learn about the importance of early childhood education and the role of building strong families and communities for effective ECE programs.

Apr 30, 2012 - May 3, 2012
2012 National Smart Start Conference
Greensboro, NC - This conference provides professional development for early care and education leaders dedicated to improving access to and the quality of early childhood programs.

May 10, 2012 - May 12, 2012
2012 Leadership Connections
Wheeling, IL - This conference provides professional development for early childhood leaders, offering opportunities to validate their work and also explore new and innovative ways to lead successfully.

May 14, 2012 - May 16, 2012
2012 National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
Chapel Hill, NC – At this conference, participants will learn the latest research findings related to inclusive policy, professional development, and practice.

Jun 10, 2012 - June 13, 2012
21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
Indianapolis, IN - The goal of this conference is to deepen participants' understanding of the expanding early childhood knowledge base and develop skills that improve professional practice.

Jun 18, 2012 - June 19, 2012
26th ICCP World Play Conference
Tallinn, Estonia - This conference will explore research on children's need for undirected time and space for play.

Nov 7, 2012 - November 10, 2012
2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
Atlanta, GA - This early childhood education conference offers hundreds of presentations and exhibits to the tens of thousand of educators that attend.

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