Jul 2, 2009 (The Flint Journal, Flint, MI)
Poll shows that when it comes to children, Michigan taxpayers don't mind spending a little more
The Lake Research Partners' poll showed that 74 percent of Michiganders are in favor of investing in early childhood development even if it raises their taxes. According to the Lake Research Partners poll, half of Michiganders believe the state already spends too little on early childhood development and education; six percent said the state spends too much.
Jul 2, 2009 (ScienceDaily)
Report Calls For New Initiative To Improve Math Education For Preschoolers
To ensure that all children enter elementary school with the foundation they need for success, a major national initiative is needed to improve early childhood mathematics education, says a new report from the National Research Council. Opportunities for preschoolers to learn mathematics are currently inadequate, particularly for those in low-income groups, says the report, which is intended to inform the efforts of Head Start, state-funded preschool programs, curriculum developers, and teachers.
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Jul 12, 2009 - July 15, 2009
CAYL Institute National Conference for Elementary School Principals
Cambridge, MA – The theme for this year's summer conference for elementary principals serving children from age 3 through third grade is "Young learners in America's schools: What's in your toolkit?"
Jul 20, 2009 - July 25, 2009
International Family Day Care Organisation Conference 2009
Cork, Ireland – The theme for the IFDCO’s Conference is "Celebrating Quality Family Childcare."
Jul 22, 2009 - July 23, 2009
Continuity and Instructional Leadership in Early Childhood Education
New Brunswick, NJ – This professional development opportunity focuses on leaders, such as principals, supervisors, coaches, and child care and Head Start center directors, and their role in ensuring quality instruction in preschool to third grade classes.
Jul 28, 2009 - July 29, 2009
State and Territory Child Care Administrators Meeting (STAM 2009)
Washington, DC – The theme for the Child Care Bureau's (CCB) 2009 State and Territory Child Care Administrators Meeting is "New Opportunities and Possibilities for Child Care Leadership."
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