Feb 3, 2010 (Houston Chronicle)
Opinion: Early-childhood education: an issue of national security
Early-childhood education is not just an education imperative — it needs to be a national security priority. Let me tell you why. Seventy-five percent of young Americans are not qualified to join the military, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The three primary reasons are inadequate education, criminality and physical unfitness.
Feb 2, 2010 (Orlando Sentinel)
Pre-K program could be headed for 'train wreck'
Florida's pre-kindergarten program is in financial trouble — facing a nearly $29 million budget shortfall this year and a worse deficit next year. The budget woes are raising fears that a program meant to offer "high quality" preschool classes is on a downward slide.
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Feb 18, 2010 - February 18, 2010
2010 National Smart Start Conference Online
This web-based conference with feature live, interactive sessions documenting best practices.
Mar 9, 2010 - March 13, 2010
NACCRRA 2010 National Policy Symposium
Washington, DC – The theme for this year's symposium is "Making Connections: All Children, All Families, All Settings."
Mar 25, 2010 - March 28, 2010
American Montessori Society 2010 Annual Conference
Boston, MA – The theme for this year's AMS conference is "Montessori in the 21st Century."
Apr 8, 2010 - April 11, 2010
NAESP 2010 Annual Convention and Exposition
Houston, TX – The theme for this year's National Association of Elementary School Principals convention and expo is "Mission Possible: Enrich Your World and Beyond."
Apr 20, 2010 - April 23, 2010
26th Annual NACCP National Conference
Chicago, IL – The theme of this year's conference is "Winds of Change."
Jun 29, 2010 - July 1, 2010
RIISA Balanced Leadership Summer Institute
New Brunswick – The Rutgers University Institute for Improving Student Achievement's Summer Institute 2010 will begin a series of professional development sessions based on McREL's research on the effects of leadership on student achievement.
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