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News Archive 7.30.10 The Case for $320,000 Kindergarten Teachers How much do your kindergarten teacher and classmates affect the rest of your life? The New York Times READ > 6.11.10 Help us help more kids - Editorial The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 6.1.10 Parents bear brunt of subsidy cuts that close child centers The Dayton Daily News READ > 5.14.10 Study finds that effects of low-quality child care last into adolescence The Washington Post READ > 5.10.10 Six big questions for Ohio candidates The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 5.10.10 Special screening of "Babies" for Cleveland Moms to be WKYC TV 3 - Cleveland READ > 5.6.10 State-funded preschools: less bang for Ohio's buck The Columbus Dispatch READ > 4.26.10 Workouts lend support to Children Services The Mansfield News Journal READ > 4.26.10 Ohio urges school districts, teacher unions to sign up for Race to the Top money The Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 4.19.10 Cleveland schools' transformation part of national trend The Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 3.29.10 Education help greatly needed The Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.29.10 Sick kids still might be denied insurance Companies see loophole in health-reform law The Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.29.10 Look east Ohio; you're headed for the same cliff New Jersey is going over: Brent Larkin The Plain Dealer READ > 3.19.10 Nobel Laureate Speaks At Case Early Childhood Education Forum WCPN Cleveland - Ideastream READ > 3.18.10 PNC's $336,000 donation targets early childhood education Aim of $336,000 investment is to get children kindergarten-ready. The Dayton Daily News READ > 3.16.10 PNC to unveil ‘substantial’ education plan The Dayton Daily News READ > 3.4.10 15 States Plus D.C. Are Named Race to the Top Finalists Education Week READ > 3.1.10 George Gund Foundation approves $2.5 million to support first year of Cleveland schools transformation plan; $4 million more could follow The Plain Dealer READ > 3.1.10 Westerville seeks delay in start of full-day kindergarten The state has ordered that Ohio school districts begin offering full-day kindergarten this fall, but like most local districts, Westerville wants a waiver to delay the launch until 2011 Columbus Local News READ > 2.23.10 Northeast Ohio school districts ask to delay full-day kindergarten The Plain Dealer READ > 2.23.10 Early Head Start program comes to Warren County The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 2.23.10 Help Me Grow still giving parents, children a hand The Zanesville Times Recorder READ > 2.18.10 School districts want to continue tuition for all-day kindergarten Lorain Morning Journal READ > 2.16.10 Preschool run by OSU, city schools to impose big tuition jump The Columbus Dispatch READ > 2.15.10 Stand for quality pre-K programs The Commercial Appeal READ > 2.10.10 Program promotes early learning The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 2.8.10 The millionth child enrolls in Georgia pre-k. Milestone or mistake? Atlanta Journal Constitution READ > 2.8.10 Study: Family routines cut the risk of childhood obesity The Columbus Dispatch READ > 1.27.10 Springboro doesn't want all-day kindergarten, district tells state Other area school districts are also expected to ask for waivers The Dayton Daily News READ > 1.27.10 State of the State at a glance The Willoughby News Hearld READ > 1.26.10 All W.Va. School Systems To Provide Pre-K By 2012 WTOV Channel 9 West Virginia READ > 1.26.10 UT adds bachelor's program for early childhood teachers The Toledo Blade READ > 1.26.10 Early-learning efforts are getting long-overdue attention The Canton Repository READ > 1.21.10 Suburban districts planning to postpone all-day kindergarten Copley-Fairlawn, Revere, Highland boards will request state waiver Akron.com READ > 1.21.10 Group emphasizes collaboration of education, parents and other sectors Youngstown Vindicator READ > 1.14.10 Editorial: Phase-in best bet for all-day kindergarten The Dayton Daily News READ > 1.14.10 Pat Smith commentary: Ohio needs to fix its education reform The Columbus Dispatch READ > 12.21.09 Miles to go Current state-budget problem is eased, but the deal ignores far bigger ills The Columbus Dispatch READ > 12.18.09 Does Texas Pre-K work? The Texas Tribune READ > 12.15.09 All-day kindergarten too costly, schools say The Columbus Dispatch READ > 12.15.09 Full-day kindergarten for all will cost Ohio districts more than $200 million The Plain Dealer READ > 12.15.09 Full-day kindergarten is a great idea but the state of Ohio has to help pay for it -- editorial The Plain Dealer READ > 11.30.09 State board's kindergarten vote raises controversy Chief of education panel says it still supports all-day plan The Columbus Dispatch READ > 11.23.09 Editorial: Poor children need quality teachers, too The Dayton Daily News READ > 11.12.09 Sheriff, education group hope to reach children early Federal funds sought for helping parents and mentoring kids The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 10.30.09 Ohio Pre-K Programs Face Largest Cuts in Nation WSAZ Channel 3 READ > 10.29.09 Report: Ohio leads in preschool budget cuts The Dayton Daily News READ > 10.29.09 Report: Ohio leads in preschool budget cuts The Lancaster Eagle Gazette READ > 10.29.09 Report: Ohio Cut More From Preschool Programs Than Any Other State Fox 8 Cleveland READ > 10.29.09 New kindergartners: Many kids not ready to learn The Columbus Dispatch READ > 10.23.09 Ohio led states in preschool cutbacks The Columbus Dispatch READ > 10.22.09 As aid shrinks, more 'stuck' for day care USA Today READ > 10.19.09 Cuyahoga County commissioners award $2.6 million to pre-K programs The Plain Dealer READ > 10.19.09 New eligibility requirements stunt Help Me Grow program The Review READ > 10.15.09 Early Child Care "Does Higher Quality Early Child Care Promote Low-Income Children's Math and Reading Achievement in Middle Childhood?" Education Week READ > 10.12.09 Focus public investment on early-childhood intervention -- Brent Larkin The Plain Dealer READ > 10.7.09 United Way boosts kindergarten readiness Business Courier of Cincinnati READ > 10.5.09 Ohio falters in school-funds race Shot at $4 billion rests partly on fixing $851.5 million hole The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.29.09 Bill seeks one-year delay of all-day kindergarten The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.25.09 What's next for Ohio budget? The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 9.22.09 Residents Can Learn About Subsidized Child Care in Online Chat The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 9.21.09 Initiative Focuses on Early Learning Programs The New York Times READ > 9.21.09 Friends of Ted hurt by his cuts Social-services officials might rethink support The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.18.09 House Passes Bill to Expand College Aid The New York Times READ > 9.16.09 Local preschools earn high marks The Newark Advocate READ > 9.15.09 Head Start to have classes at Robinson Monday's agreement renews relationship with Akron schools The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 9.15.09 All-day kindergarten poses challenges The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 9.10.09 CMH cuts running deep Agency to close Uhrichsville clinic, eliminate services at Carrollton The Times Reporter READ > 9.10.09 Wellington expands all-day kindergarten classes The Chronicle-Telegram READ > 9.8.09 Joe Hallett commentary: Strickland's budget represents a monumental gamble The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.8.09 More school, less crime? Law enforcement, school officials say preschool programs can pay off. The Springfield News Sun READ > 8.28.09 Preschool cuts devastate parents The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 8.28.09 State cuts slam door on preschool program Early Learning Initiative helped 3- and 4-year-olds get ready for school The Dayton Daily News READ > 8.28.09 Budget victims Many of Ohio's poorest children won't get the benefits of early education because of state cuts The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.14.09 SPARK prepares kids for kindergarten The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 8.12.09 Court rejects Ohio bid to raid tobacco fund Decision threatens to open $258M hole in state budget The Toledo Blade READ > 8.12.09 Local board forced to cut services Preble County Register Herald READ > 8.12.09 New pre-K program focuses on academics, self-help US Army READ > 8.12.09 Full-day kindergarten (Letter to the Editor) The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.4.09 Editorial: All-day strain Expanding kindergarten programs is expensive, has questionable value The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.4.09 Private schools prepare for upcoming year The Hamilton News Journal READ > 8.4.09 Families are scrambling after Ohio day-care cuts Some children are expected to be 'out of luck' The Toledo Blade READ > 8.4.09 Schools must offer all-day kindergarten in 2010-11 The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.3.09 Ohio budget cuts hurt Cuyahoga County child-care program, Passport for the elderly The Plain Dealer READ > 7.31.09 ‘Preschool is? very beneficial’ The Middletown Journal READ > 7.27.09 All-day classes return Stimulus funds aid kindergarten Tribune Chronicle READ > 7.27.09 Longer day not free for all kids The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.27.09 New Miami students improve on assessment test New Miami Journal READ > 7.27.09 Early childhood education isn’t the place to cut funds The Dayton Daily News READ > 7.24.09 Prekindergarten falls victim to budget cuts The Western Star READ > 7.23.09 Ten Help Me Grow jobs saved Lima News READ > 7.23.09 State-funding cuts results in layoffs at Mahoning County preschool program The Youngstown Vindicator READ > 7.23.09 Ohio Slashes Early Childhood Budget and Eliminates Full-Day Pre-K New America Foundation - Early Ed Watch Blog READ > 7.22.09 Ohio budget: Local senior program saved, child care gutted The Mansfield News Journal READ > 7.15.09 A shaky budget sleight of hand The Plain Dealer READ > 7.15.09 Impact of state budget cuts unclear for now The Youngstown Vindicator READ > 7.15.09 Budget critics say tough decisions still loom The Dayton Daily News READ > 7.15.09 Advocates say budget will have a body count The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.13.09 Childcare providers' fate still uncertain Elyria Morning Journal READ > 7.13.09 Ohio Breaks Stalemate Over Budget The Youngstown Business Journal READ > 7.13.09 Cuts to early learning put children at risk The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.10.09 Imagination Station Fears State Budget Cuts WHIZ - Zanesville READ > 7.9.09 Still stuck in their slots Republicans have exposed weaknesses in the governor's position, and he, in turn, has identified shortcomings in their plan The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.9.09 State budget standoff hitting children and school districts in Northeast Ohio Child-care funds and adoptions halted The Plain Dealer READ > 7.9.09 ‘Help Me Grow' stunted by cuts LimaOhio.com READ > 7.8.09 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says temporary budgets are costly, hurt vulnerable citizens The Plain Dealer READ > 7.8.09 Group Lets Sick Kids Be 'A Kid Again' Ohio News Network READ > 7.8.09 Blackwellian echo Ted Strickland won't raise taxes, no matter the disadvantaged or the evidence about a fair and effective response to the recession The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.7.09 Ohio Senate taking up second temp budget Business Courier of Cincinnati READ > 7.7.09 Erasing a Decade's Progress The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 7.7.09 Editorial: Governor, lawmakers failing Ohio The Dayton Daily News READ > 7.6.09 Massive cuts weigh on governor The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.2.09 Time for straight talk on the state budget The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.2.09 Ohio Senate to hold hearings on slots plan Business Courier of Cincinnati READ > 7.2.09 Kids learn the joys of reading Zanesville Times Recorder READ > 7.2.09 States without budgets as key deadline passes Yahoo News READ > 7.1.09 Point blink Ted Strickland and Bill Harris should agree to disagree, and then find a better way to raise money for the basics of state government The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.1.09 Ohio House passes seven-day temporary budget extension while slots plan remains blocked Standoff over slots-at-racetrack keeps spending talks at stalemate The Plain Dealer READ > 6.30.09 Slots debate holds up state budget The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 6.30.09 Statehouse standoff Strickland, GOP force interim budget by continuing to battle over slots vote The Plain Dealer READ > 6.30.09 Ohio Senate, Gov. Strickland propose cuts to state stimulus plan Crain's Cleveland Business READ > 6.30.09 Ohio must protect the vulnerable The Hamilton News Journal READ > 6.30.09 'Ready to Learn' Results: Children Gain Reading Skills From Two PBS Shows Early Education Watch READ > 6.29.09 Gov. Strickland is doing an appalling job for Ohio The Plain Dealer READ > 6.29.09 Governor Ted Strickland, Senate President Bill Harris remain at an impasse over state budget deficit, slot machines The Plain Dealer READ > 6.26.09 Ohio budget deal appears near as House-Senate committee schedules meeting for Saturday The Plain Dealer READ > 6.26.09 Support sought to save learning program The Toledo Blade READ > 6.25.09 Endgame at the Statehouse (part 2) Four House Democrats tell the truth about taxes and the budget gap The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 6.25.09 Preschool program faces ax from possible state budget cuts The Canton Repository READ > 6.25.09 Guest column: Cuts to early education would harm Ohio’s long-term goals The Dayton Daily News READ > 6.24.09 Painful budget cuts join new slot machines in Gov. Ted Strickland's budget proposal The Plain Dealer READ > 6.24.09 One spot open for Hamilton City Schools preschool program Program features about half MRDD and half non-special-needs pupils The Dayton Daily News READ > 6.24.09 Democrats ask Strickland to consider raising taxes The Youngstown Vindicator READ > 6.24.09 Budget cuts may kill 300 preschoolers' aid Mansfield News Journal READ > 6.23.09 Out of balance Ted Strickland has proposed a 'framework' for the state budget that neglects priorities and asks too much of the disadvantaged The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 6.23.09 Benefits for poor may take big hit Advocates say Strickland's plan shreds safety net The Columbus Dispatch READ > 6.23.09 $2.4B in state cuts sought Library, Medicaid funds among 'painful' trims The Toledo Blade READ > 6.23.09 Strickland’s proposed cuts will hurt Stark’s at-risk children The Canton Repository READ > 6.23.09 Ohio's early-childhood programs, and the kids they serve, can't afford more budget cuts The Plain Dealer READ > 6.23.09 Brent Larkin is right about importance of funding early-childhood education The Plain Dealer READ > 6.22.09 State may have to cut successful programs during budget slashing Many successful programs may end as the state looks to slash budget by $2.43B. The Dayton Daily News READ > 6.22.09 It's shortsighted to slash early care, education programs The Toledo Blade READ > 6.22.09 'Help Me Grow' in jeopardy The Coshocton Tribune READ > 6.22.09 Early childhood investment wise strategy The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 6.19.09 Education cuts could deeply affect early education WTOL Toledo READ > 6.16.09 Social service advocates push for tax hikes The Chillicothe Gazette READ > 6.16.09 Cuts in Ohio early-learning program assailed The Toledo Blade READ > 6.15.09 Investing in early-childhood programs would yield dividends for Ohio The Plain Dealer READ > 6.11.09 Ohio's vow to children The Toledo Blade READ > 6.8.09 Lawmakers to battle Ohio budget The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 6.8.09 Advocates say hike tax to aid human needs Lower revenue projections force budget cuts by Senate The Toledo Blade READ > 6.8.09 Child care needs up in summer With kids out of school, parents look for providers The Marietta Times READ > 6.3.09 Nurse visits for at-risk kids face budget risks The Coshocton Tribune READ > 5.22.09 Students, Teachers & Parents Fight Proposed Preschool Cuts NBC - 4 Columbus READ > 5.22.09 $244M cut proposed for Ohio pre-K programs The Dayton Daily News READ > 5.22.09 $244M cut is proposed for Ohio pre-K program The Youngstown Vindicator READ > 5.15.09 Advocates, kids fight for aid Programs for poor face cuts under state budget The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.11.09 House Speaker Budish predicts more painful budget cuts for Ohio WKYC - TV 3 (Cleveland, OH) READ > 5.8.09 Head Start students celebrate another year Chillicothe Gazette READ > 5.8.09 Mental-health cuts carry hefty price, advocates warn The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.8.09 New budget hole worries agencies Social service groups could lose recent gains The Toledo Blade READ > 5.4.09 Budget penalizes poor preschoolers The Plain Dealer READ > 5.4.09 Holes in the budget What happened to the worthy cause of advancing early education? The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 4.30.09 Ohio House Democrats push through budget Democrats reject GOP amendments The Plain Dealer READ > 4.29.09 Dems amend budget again Lawmakers who find more money spend it The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 4.20.09 Preserve pre-K programs The Toledo Blade READ > 4.17.09 Revised school plan keeps all-day kindergarten, funds poorer districts The Dayton Daily News READ > 4.10.09 CU study: Poverty can physically impair brain, reducing children's ability to learn The Chronicle Online READ > 4.8.09 Recession Stalls State-Financed Pre-Kindergarten, but Federal Money May Help The New York Times READ > 4.7.09 Seniors, preschoolers share prime experiences Hamilton Journal News READ > 4.1.09 An early education gap The difference between the governor's words and his budget The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.31.09 Helping kindergarten transition The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.31.09 Local schools in preschool pilot program The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.30.09 Kindergarten: 'It's the new first grade' The Canton Repository READ > 3.17.09 New poll: Strickland’s education changes get broad support, but public wary on funding proposals Knowledge Works Foundation READ > 3.17.09 97,898 Ohio kids to be eligible for health plan The Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.16.09 Kids add health care, but not adults Big job losses mean more grown-ups losing coverage The Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.12.09 Advocacy group NAMI rates Ohio's mental health system at just "C" level, down from 3 years ago The Plain Dealer READ > 3.12.09 City school district starting kindergarten registrations District officials estimate they will enroll 800 students for the '09-10 school year by April 29. The Hamilton Journal News READ > 3.10.09 All-day, full-year preschool opens in University Park Alliance seeks better educational opportunities in Akron neighborhood The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.9.09 Districts fall short of governor's formula The Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.6.09 Differences embraced at special preschool The Chagrin Valley Times READ > 3.5.09 All-day kindergarten has opt-out Strickland's budget plan lets districts obtain waivers Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 3.5.09 PNC Foundation to invest $2 million in Cleveland-area pre-school initiative Crain's Cleveland Business READ > 3.4.09 Commissioners honor Head Start program The Coshocton Tribune READ > 3.3.09 Scores testify at education meeting Many at Springfield High gathering worry about governor's budget cuts The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.2.09 Kindergarten scores up with new program The Middletown Journal READ > 2.26.09 Preschool Programs To Benefit From Stimulus Package Ohio To Get $83 Million For Preschool Education WLWT.com READ > 2.24.09 Child care crisis? New YMCA facility will offer option in Reno area The Marietta Times READ > 2.24.09 The Ultimate Growth Industry The New York Times - Economix READ > 2.24.09 CHIP: Keeping the promise to Ohio’s children The Toledo Free Press READ > 2.19.09 An educational jump start Pre-K programs an option for building students' interests early The Marion Star READ > 2.19.09 A SPARK of Learning The governor wants to make a difference in early education? He should pursue sufficient resources for this program that works The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 2.19.09 Early childhood initiative spreading Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 2.19.09 For Social Programs, Long-Awaited Boost 'Paradigm Shift' Seen in Stimulus Plan The Washington Post READ > 2.13.09 Strickland visits to push school plans The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 2.12.09 Restore aid for states The Toledo Blade READ > 2.12.09 Preschool feedback comes out positive The Daily Record READ > 2.11.09 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVISIONS OF THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT Zero to Three READ > 2.5.09 Obama signs children's health insurance bill The Plain Dealer READ > 2.5.09 A Letter from Governor Ted Strickland groundWork READ > 2.3.09 10 reasons to pay attention to the state budget The Dayton Daily News READ > 2.3.09 Give your child a preschool boost Mansfield News Journal READ > 2.2.09 All-day kindergarten reflects increased expectations The Dayton Daily News READ > 2.2.09 What could 20 days buy? The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 1.30.09 Kindergarten not easy fit Requiring all-day classes would prompt scramble for room The Columbus Dispatch READ > 1.30.09 Senate Approves Children’s Health Bill The New York Times READ > 1.30.09 Strickland calls Stivers a model for school overhaul The governor visits Dayton during a multicity tour to tout his plans to reform education. Dayton Daily News READ > 1.29.09 Governor’s speech focuses on education Youngstown Vindicator READ > 1.28.09 Strickland eyes reform of education Transformation favored over ‘tweaking’ system The Toledo Blade READ > 1.28.09 More Parents Face a Child Care Crisis Families Turn to Relatives to Pick Up the Slack ABC News READ > 1.20.09 Join in for groundWork statewide conference calls during budget process! groundWork READ > 1.16.09 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's office calls stimulus package 'promising' The Plain Dealer READ > 1.15.09 Kids have final word on inauguration 'George Washington' leaving White House The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 1.15.09 Health care for children gets boost in House vote The Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 1.13.09 Congress Set to Renew Health Care for Children The New York Times READ > 1.13.09 Duncan Vows Focus on Early Childhood Education, Innovation CQ.com READ > 1.12.09 Program reforms unruly children Nonprofit agency shows centers how to cope with preschoolers on the brink of expulsion Akron Beacon Journal READ > 1.8.09 Buckle up: Ohio tightens booster seat law Tribune Today READ > 1.8.09 The Notes of Growth Program uses music to enhance early development The Ironton Tribune READ > 1.8.09 Strong military needs early education focus Politico.com READ > 1.8.09 Obama's $10 billion early childhood education pledge Washington Times READ > 1.6.09 Kids' health insurance promoted 100,000 eligible but not enrolled for tax-paid coverage The Columbus Dispatch READ > 1.5.09 Cuyahoga County early childhood program is model for others The Plain Dealer READ > 12.30.08 Like Many States, Ohio Reaches for A Lifeline Official Says Stimulus Is 'Essential to the Salvation of America' The Washington Post READ > 12.30.08 Pediatricians say television is harmful to babies The Plain Dealer READ > 12.30.08 Ohio must ask for TANF funds Dayton Daily News READ > 12.22.08 Ohio health insurance program for hard-to-insure children has signed up only two The Plain Dealer READ > 12.18.08 Obama Pledge Stirs Hope in Early Education The New York Times READ > 10.24.08 Preschool program receives $190,000 grant The Record Herald READ > 10.13.08 Avon Lake preschool grows up The Chronicle Telegram READ > 10.13.08 Caring for Children The Athens Messenger READ > 10.9.08 Grant funds child protection The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 10.7.08 SPARK early learning program is expanding in its second year The Alliance Review READ > 10.7.08 Senators introduce new bill to increase funding for child care Child Care and Early Education at CLASP READ > 10.6.08 Education not excluded from state cuts Lima News READ > 10.2.08 Budget cuts will hurt Ohio families The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.30.08 Head Start takes aim at need Program to add full-day classes, while cutting half-day service to curb costs The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 9.30.08 State candidates discuss the importance of early childhood care Athens News READ > 9.25.08 U.S. EDUCATION MILESTONE: 25 MILLION SUCCESS STORIES FOR HEAD START PROGRAM National Head Start Association READ > 9.22.08 The Business of Pre-K American Public Media READ > 9.19.08 Kent day care centers see fewer clients, struggle to make ends meet KentNewsNet.com READ > 9.19.08 Park's newest trail aimed toward education Central Ohio News READ > 9.15.08 Emphasis on early education is needed to foster a competitive U.S. workforce TheHill.com READ > 9.12.08 Accountability with fewer resources? Ironton Tribune READ > 9.12.08 Two schools to participate in pilot project Program aims to ease transition of kindergartners, many without preschool, as they enter early grades Akron Beacon Journal READ > 9.12.08 Child care is a growth industry The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.8.08 Preschool: Should they stay or should they go? Dayton Daily News READ > 9.2.08 U.S. should embrace pre-schooling: study Reuters READ > 8.28.08 Many can't afford shots for kids, experts say The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.28.08 High standard has been set for preschool over the years Epworth celebrates 10,000th student with free tuition The Marion Star READ > 8.26.08 Take time to read report card The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 8.22.08 Education's Key to Fighting Crime The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 8.19.08 Schools need local support, report says State panel suggests extending learning outside classrooms The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.19.08 Richland residents discuss education with Goyal The Mansfield News Journal READ > 8.19.08 Sisters say school gave them world The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.15.08 Back to School: Preschool breaks down barriers of blindness WKYC-TV READ > 8.12.08 Phelps’s Mother Recalls Helping Her Son Find Gold-Medal Focus New York Times READ > 8.6.08 Early Learning School getting more than 100 children ready to start kindergarten The Alliance Review READ > 8.1.08 The Biggest Issue The New York Times READ > 8.1.08 Priority No. 1: Educate Our Kids (Responses to David Brooks Article) The New York Times READ > 7.29.08 Relatives lose child care vouchers State gets strict about who gets aid The Plain Dealer READ > 7.29.08 Madison keeps its pre-kindergarten program, cuts extracurricular fees. Middletown Journal READ > 7.15.08 Just Having the TV On Can Distract Kids, Cut Down on Learning USA Today READ > 7.15.08 Aggressive preschoolers found to have fewer friends than others Eurek Alert READ > 7.8.08 School lunch aid made easier Program will automatically enroll food stamp, Ohio Works First recipients The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.8.08 Preschool is returning to AMHA School district to open 2 sites in public housing; hopes for rejuvenated Head Start are high, too Akron Beacon Journal READ > 7.8.08 Thomas M. Stephens: Zelman's replacement has lessons to learn The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.7.08 Kindergarten Displays a Gap The Plain Dealer READ > 7.3.08 Help that keeps parents working The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 7.3.08 Strickland planning education forums Brainstorming to focus on school reform The Columbus Dispatch READ > 7.1.08 Child-care aid to grow State's tax-subsidized program expanding to include more low-income families Columbus Dispatch READ > 6.18.08 Troubling quality-of-life statistics for Ohio's children - editorial The Plain Dealer READ > 6.13.08 Lobbying is child's play Hospitals send kids to meet lawmakers Ohio.com READ > 6.13.08 Ohio kids' quality of life is slipping Poverty, death rates worsen, report says The Plain Dealer READ > 6.11.08 Cuyahoga County, citing costs of election equipment, considers service cuts, layoffs The Plain Dealer READ > 6.11.08 Early Brain Development: Frequently Asked Questions Zero to Three READ > 6.10.08 Children who grind their teeth are more likely to have problems in school, be withdrawn Eurek Alert READ > 6.6.08 Invest in Children names new chief Crain's Cleveland Business READ > 6.3.08 Forget Teacher Education Level, Pre-K Students Benefit Most When Teachers Are Supportive Science Daily READ > 6.2.08 Next steps As state superintendent, Zelman helped position Ohio for change. It's up to Strickland to put flesh on his vision for public education The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 6.2.08 State to join effort to promote early childhood dental care The Buffalo News READ > 5.30.08 Summit United Way targets family issues The Plain Dealer READ > 5.29.08 C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births Researchers Suggest Some of These Procedures May Be Matter of Convenience HealthDay News READ > 5.29.08 Busy day in the legislature Teacher crackdown bill ready for governor The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.29.08 Eye issues block many students Problems can go undiagnosed for too long; testing aims to stop that The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.28.08 Lead in kids, violent crime appear linked The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.23.08 Schools face day of reckoning as No Child deadlines near Youngstown Vindicator READ > 5.23.08 Hopefuls' education plans show divides Politico.com READ > 5.21.08 Sessions with pros help parents relate to children The Lantern READ > 5.20.08 For an All-Organic Formula, Baby, That’s Sweet New York Times READ > 5.20.08 Spanish Immersion Program to begin for Mansfield kindergarten students Mansfield News-Journal READ > 5.20.08 Compromise is possible for Ohio's schools boss The Plain Dealer READ > 5.20.08 Early education is key, speaker says Pre-K school advocate says not just poor kids need boost to success Ohio.com READ > 5.20.08 4C recognizes quality-rated child care centers Wilmington News Journal READ > 5.14.08 Federal poverty standard doesn't translate well for today's families The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.14.08 Farm bill full of goodies for both rich and poor Associated Press READ > 5.14.08 Failing Economy Predicts Worse Health Time READ > 5.12.08 Head Start has Preschoolers Jumping for Joy – and Better Health The Mountain Times READ > 5.12.08 The long answer to saving kids The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 5.12.08 State funding helps fuel preschool boom USA Today READ > 5.9.08 Strickland plans push for school-funding change He wants input on next superintendent The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.9.08 Brain Food: You Think What You Eat Red Orbit READ > 5.8.08 Greater public and private investment needed in child care LoHud.com READ > 5.8.08 Program empowers parents Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 5.8.08 Public, charter schools agree to work together The Plain Dealer READ > 5.7.08 Clues to Role of Brain Development as Risk for Mental Disorders May Also Lead to Better Treatments Media Newswire READ > 5.7.08 Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers Eurek Alert READ > 5.7.08 What Can Be Done About the Children's Mental Health Crisis? Parents.com READ > 5.7.08 Too many children left behind The disappointing results of the Reading First program Ohio.com READ > 5.5.08 Bob Herbert: Americans becoming more clueless every second New York Times Commentary READ > 5.5.08 Fixing Up 'This Old House' May Increase Exposure To Lead In Young Science Daily READ > 5.2.08 Young Children Rely On One Sense Or Another, Not A Combination, Studies Find Science Daily READ > 5.2.08 An Initiative on Reading Is Rated Ineffective New York Times READ > 5.1.08 The state of our children's health The Columbus Dispatch READ > 5.1.08 Bill to expand requirements for child booster seats The Youngstown Vindicator READ > 5.1.08 Sesame Street helps Ohio preschoolers prepare for global economy Elmo and Friends Featured in Pilot Program Aimed at Teaching Chinese Language Ohio News Wire READ > 4.30.08 All-day kindergarten works Why, then, the lack of state support? Ohio.com READ > 4.30.08 Ohio to Participate in Early Childhood Symposium Hannah News READ > 4.29.08 Science, politics and preschool Experts agree: Kids need early education programs. But how early? The Chicago Tribune READ > 4.29.08 Kindergarten to be full day in Findlay The Toledo Blade READ > 4.28.08 Many schools charge thousands for all-day kindergarten State usually only funds half-day classes Ohio.com READ > 4.28.08 Kids' playtime shows school readiness Early class lets teachers, future students prepare The Columbus Dispatch READ > 4.28.08 13 Cleveland schools highlighted for strong performance The Plain Dealer READ > 4.28.08 Free classes are worth it, Plain schools say Parents like it; kids perform better in first grade Ohio.com READ > 4.25.08 Extensive study sees good news about kids The Plain Dealer READ > 4.25.08 Hurdles to Insuring Children NY Times READ > 4.25.08 For Children, a Better Beginning Study Finds Progress on Array of Issues From Birth to 10 The Washington Post READ > 4.25.08 Voinovich working to keep college affordable through legislation Advertiser-Tribune.com READ > 4.23.08 Families fall into insurance gap They make too much for one Medicaid program and not enough to buy into a fund for middle class Ohio.com READ > 4.23.08 Education Secretary Margaret Spellings proposes revisions to No Child Left Behind Act Among the changes is a uniform method of calculating high school graduation rates. LosAngeles Times READ > 4.22.08 Pre-K - it's not just about social skills anymore The Oklahoman READ > 4.22.08 Can Early Childhood Programs Support Social and Emotional Development? MDRC READ > 4.22.08 Device Counts Amount of Baby Talk a Day Experts Say Children Should Hear 25 Million Words a Day By 4 Years Old ABC News READ > 4.22.08 No Child Left Behind faces changes Associated Press READ > 4.21.08 Ohio can't get enough of nutrition program The Columbus Dispatch READ > 4.21.08 Strickland is trying to insure more children The Plain Dealer READ > 4.21.08 Kindergarten vote near The Courier READ > 4.21.08 Teachers, parents like new pre-school program as young students spread their butterfly wings The News Item READ > 4.18.08 Extending the Safe Haven time window may save babies Chillicothe Gazette READ > 4.18.08 Adena schools is expanding into preschool New program set to begin in 2008-09 school year Chillicothe Gazette READ > 4.17.08 A Call for Universal Preschool To close achievement gaps in the United States, we must pay attention to our youngest citizens Educational Leadership READ > 4.16.08 Gov't raises safety questions about chemical in plastics The Associated Press READ > 4.16.08 Spring ’08 “Top Ten” Tips for Providers about licensing. This list informs providers of the implications of proposed changes to child Ohio Family Child Care Work Group READ > 4.15.08 SSU to host event for early educators The Portsmouth Daily Times READ > 4.15.08 Impairments In Language Development Can Be Detected In Infants As Young As 3 Months Old Uncover how the brains of infants distinguish differences in sounds and it may become possible to correct language problems even before children start to speak, sparing them the difficulties that come from struggling with language. Science Daily READ > 4.14.08 Schools Get A Lesson in Lunch Line Economics Food Costs Unravel Nutrition Initiatives The Washington Post READ > 4.14.08 Child Mental Health: Minimizing Childhood Stress Newswise READ > 4.14.08 Preschool Milestones Skills Your Child Should Be Learning CBS READ > 4.11.08 Head Start heads to First Avenue for expanded programs, classes Program consolidating at Central Academy building and will offer on-site health and dental services. The Middletown Journal READ > 4.11.08 Full-day preschool program almost filled This Week Community Papers READ > 4.11.08 Higher Education Employees Storm Statehouse Sun-Herald.com READ > 4.10.08 Study: Dyslexia Differs by Language Associated Press READ > 4.10.08 CareSource named provider for state children's program Dayton Business Journal READ > 4.10.08 Governor Strickland launches program to provide access to health care for children in families above 300% of Poverty Line Applications now being accepted for coverage beginning in June Ohio Department of Job & Family Services READ > 4.9.08 What Your Child Should Learn in Preschool Parents.com READ > 4.9.08 Total Estimated Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States Prevent Child Abuse America READ > 4.9.08 Babies short on sleep risk obesity As preschoolers they'll pack on pounds, especially if TV in their diet Ohio.com READ > 4.9.08 More city schools students eating breakfast What's your take on the free breakfast program? Springfield News Sun READ > 4.9.08 Your Baby's Brain On Drugs (And Alcohol And Tobacco) Medical News Today READ > 4.7.08 Fourteen states to participate in national early childhood symposium Bipartisan State Teams to Build Science-Based Early Childhood Policies Ohio News Wire READ > 4.3.08 Middletown moves to full-day kindergarten Middletown Journal READ > 4.3.08 Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness The traditional divide between dentistry and medicine is shrinking as data accumulate linking oral health with overall health. ammednews.com READ > 4.2.08 Governor signs order for children's insurance The Dayton Daily News READ > 4.2.08 More kids can get coverage State expands special-needs aid via buy-in offer The Columbus Dispatch READ > 4.2.08 With babies, words for wisdom City urges parents to nourish young minds with talk The Boston Globe READ > 4.2.08 Mom's fish intake may boost child's brain power Reuters READ > 4.1.08 Ohio gets foundation money to explore different means of testing -- Scott Stephens' Education The Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 4.1.08 Parents See Benefit of Early Childhood Education The Augusta Chronicle READ > 3.31.08 A road map to get better schools Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 3.31.08 Pre-K Study Shows Good and Bad News The State of Preschool 2007 Education Week READ > 3.27.08 SCHIP may see expansion CourierPostOnline.com READ > 3.26.08 Number Skills Of Low-Income Preschoolers Boosted By Playing Numerical Board Games Medical News Today READ > 3.25.08 Expert says kids need more early play time, diversity training Mercury News READ > 3.24.08 MEMBER EXCHANGE: Parents hope for autism funding fix Akron Beacon Journal READ > 3.24.08 SCHIP enrollment increases in 2007 CCH Health Care READ > 3.24.08 Where are the children in President Bush's budget? Louisiana Weekly READ > 3.24.08 Killing it slowly The long-successful Head Start program is reeling from cuts by President Bush Las Vegas Sun READ > 3.24.08 The preventive edge of autism research Crosscut.com READ > 3.24.08 Autism Connected To Gene Central To Neuron Formation, Study Shows Science Daily READ > 3.21.08 NHSA Survey: 77 Percent of Head Start Programs are 'At Breaking Point,' Unable to Absorb New Cuts and Hundreds of New Rules USNewswire READ > 3.21.08 Ohio's Ranking in Preschool Education WTAP.com READ > 3.21.08 Ohio autism voucher spending questioned Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 3.21.08 A road map to get better schools Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 3.20.08 U.S. Eases ‘No Child’ Law as Applied to Some States New York Times READ > 3.19.08 Reaching children early works, but funding questions remain The Patriot News (Pennsylvania) READ > 3.17.08 Sliding-scale tuition for kindergarten Who will pay for all-day K? Columbus Dispatch READ > 3.14.08 Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity Kids in program ate less junk food, more fruits and vegetables Health Day READ > 3.14.08 NHSA Warns That 14,000 Head Start Child Slot Cut Proposed by Bush Administration Is New White House Effort to 'Dismantle' Head Start PRNewswire-USNewswire READ > 3.14.08 Report Urges Changes in Teaching Math New York Times READ > 3.12.08 Families Help Care for Half of U.S. Preschoolers, Census Says New York Times READ > 3.11.08 Taking a GIANT STEP Various factors weighed in readiness for kindergarten South Coast Today READ > 3.7.08 Head Start gets grant for dental education Kids to learn about teeth Central Ohio READ > 3.4.08 Rural preschoolers get short shrift in access to early education programs Cornell Chronicle READ > 2.29.08 Ohio voters make education a main focus for Democratic candidates WKYC READ > 2.29.08 New Child Health Data Show State-to-state Differences In Quality Of Care Science Daily READ > 2.29.08 Autism diagnosis project coming to Warren County Focus groups to meet March 5, 6 Lebanon Western Star READ > 2.28.08 Capitol Hill Watch: Democratic Governors Call on Congress To Block Bush Administration Rules That Would Make It Harder for States To Expand SCHIP Kaiser Network READ > 2.27.08 Free kindergarten pushed Bexley parents want all-day option available to all Columbus Dispatch READ > 2.27.08 State mulls license for young kids Credentials would include birth through preschool Chillicothe Gazette READ > 2.25.08 P-16 council seeks education, training to combat area's pool of unskilled labor Mansfield News Journal READ > 2.21.08 Ed: Failed Follow-Up More than words are needed to support Head Start Washington Post READ > 2.19.08 Strickland administration seeks to expand SCHIP program The Post READ > 2.19.08 Defiance goes to all-day kindergarten, effective next school year Crescent News READ > 2.19.08 Poverty mars formation of infant brains Financial Times READ > 2.11.08 Business sees the value in pre-K programs Tennessean READ > 2.8.08 Key Democrats Join President in Seeking to Revive NCLB Renewal Education Week READ > 2.8.08 groundWork campaign moves Ohio early childhood education forward Catalyst Ohio READ > 2.7.08 Poor Rural Children Attract Close Study Education Week READ > 2.6.08 Dealing With Emotions Is Vital To A Child's Future CBS4.com READ > 2.5.08 NHSA: President's Budget Does Not Fix Head Start's 'Billion Broken Promises' Funding Crisis PRNewswire READ > 2.4.08 Mental health policy changes irk patients' relatives, advocates The Plain Dealer READ > 2.1.08 Children born to poverty deserve a fairer shot at life Early intervention not only helps the child, but benefits society tremendously The Greenville News READ > 2.1.08 House passes full school funding Daily Journal Jackson Bureau READ > 2.1.08 Changes could push out some child care providers The Athens Messenger READ > 2.1.08 Study suggests ways to cut preschool expulsions The Plain Dealer READ > 1.31.08 Bill expands program for early learning Parents As Teachers would serve more kids. Columbia Tribune READ > 1.30.08 District preschool to open doors Springfield City Schools will offer two full-day classes starting Feb. 1 Springfield News Sun READ > 1.30.08 MSU lab will aid children's treatment Therapeutic facility to help kids overcome developmental delays Clarion Ledger READ > 1.23.08 A gap that needs to be filled: Dentists for Medicaid kids Toledo Blade READ > 1.22.08 HILDEBRANDT: Children first in Erie County Sandusky Register READ > 1.18.08 Democrats back Ohio plan to insure children The Plain Dealer READ > 1.18.08 Child care is generating $1.9 billion for economy LA Daily Times READ > 1.18.08 Spitzer to add millions to budget for children's health care Associated Press NY READ > 1.18.08 2007 Congress: Children’s Health Coverage Expansion Congressional Quarterly READ > 1.18.08 Saulnier: Screening children for mental health makes sense MetroWest Daily News READ > 1.18.08 Democrats Ask HHS Secretary To Lift CMS Limits On SCHIP, Medicaid Medical News Today READ > 1.14.08 Innovation helps kids catch up The Journal News READ > 1.14.08 Op-Ed: Early childhood education is too important to ignore Times News Magic Valley READ > 1.8.08 Congress Is Urged to Enhance 'No Child' Law Bush Promises to Veto Any Bill That Weakens 'Accountability' of Education System The Washington Post READ > 1.4.08 States getting serious about pre-K programs Playtime is over: Delaware explores ways to improve preschool education The News Journal Delaware READ > 1.4.08 U.S. Curtailing Bids to Expand Medicaid Rolls The New York Times READ > 1.3.08 Op-Ed: Head Start: It's a pennies-on-the-dollar investment Times News Magic Valley READ > 12.19.07 Amid Pessimism on NCLB, Talks Continue Bush, NEA get blamed for lack of progress on reauthorization this year Education Week READ > 12.19.07 Mental health levy would help children The Marietta Times READ > 12.19.07 Preschool Program Improves Cognitive Control National Institutes of Health READ > 12.18.07 Early childhood education is a growing necessity Official says 'You have to make them intentionally educational programs.' Dayton Daily News READ > 12.18.07 'Pre-K' program gaining ground Pahrump Valley Times READ > 12.18.07 Campaign on Childhood Mental Illness Succeeds at Being Provocative The New York Times READ > 12.18.07 Ohio bill would require insurance to cover autism Chillicothe Gazette READ > 12.14.07 Price for child care hits working parents Contra Costa Times READ > 12.14.07 More kindergartners ready to learn Central Florida results on state tests show growing numbers are prepared. Orlando Sentinel READ > 12.14.07 Preschool program aces 5-year study The Patriot-News READ > 12.13.07 Bush Vetoes Kids Health Insurance Bill Dayton Daily News READ > 12.13.07 Pre-K in Child Care Centers Could Benefit Children Families and Communities National Women's Law Center READ > 12.13.07 Children's leads research for autism project Business First of Columbus READ > 12.13.07 First-class pre K will help state’s children succeed Hartselle Enquirer READ > 12.13.07 Harvesting the Returns of Quality Preschool Ideas primary READ > 12.12.07 Proposal would cut 400 from Head Start The Providence Journal READ > 12.12.07 Panel: Benefits Of Early Child Education Vital Press & Dakotan:Yankton Daily READ > 12.12.07 MSIs May Be Called On To Produce Degree-holding Head Start Teachers Diverse: Issuses in Higher Education READ > 12.11.07 Conference explores early childhood education issues The "U" helped host the conference, which drew scholars from across the nation. The Minnesota Daily READ > 12.11.07 Brain Overgrowth In One-year-olds Linked To Development Of Autism, Study Says Science Daily READ > 12.11.07 Health care for kids in jeopardy The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 12.10.07 A Proposal to Require Flu Vaccines for Preschool New York Times READ > 12.10.07 Pre-K Counts prepares children to learn Pittsburgh Tribune-Review READ > 12.10.07 Wyandotte County joins early childhood ed. trend Kansas City Kansan READ > 12.10.07 Guest Column: We must fix No Child Left Behind Daily Local News READ > 12.10.07 Preschool widens options The Daily Journal READ > 12.7.07 Head Start Children, Parents, Teachers Attend Capitol Hill Ceremony to Mark Passage of Head Start Reauthorization Business Wire READ > 12.7.07 Program going strong The Weirton Daily Times READ > 12.6.07 Trio wins U of L award Education theory earns Grawemeyer The Courier-Journal READ > 12.6.07 PNC Opens Pre-School Libraries The Bulletin READ > 12.6.07 Full-Day K, Calendar Control Top Education Priorities Leesburg Today READ > 12.5.07 Washington funding stalemate has Illinois health care providers, families on edge Medill Reports READ > 12.5.07 AppleTree Program Closes the Achievement Gap in DC Preschoolers PRNewswire READ > 12.5.07 Experts confirm value of early education New York State United Teachers READ > 12.5.07 Voters to decide on full-day kindergarten Toms River referendum set for Tuesday Ocean County Observer READ > 12.5.07 Psychiatric Medication Treatment Guidelines For Preschoolers Issued Science Daily READ > 12.4.07 Key Cognitive Functions, Self-Control Improved By Pre-School Program Medical News Today READ > 12.3.07 Changes made to tuition for all-day K Parents, district hail convenience, merits of earlier, fuller education News Herald READ > 12.3.07 Children caught in the middle Political impasses have put health care funding in peril Sacramento Bee READ > 12.3.07 Squabble delays coverage State wants to expand insurance for children The Columbus Dispatch READ > 12.3.07 A social promotion for No Child Left Behind Despite bad grades from left and right, U.S. still signed up The Commercial Appeal READ > 11.30.07 Preschool programs face state fund cuts Late budget signing leaves operators scrambling to find money or shrink enrollments drastically. The Detroit News READ > 11.30.07 County could see increase in pre-k funds Andalusia Star News READ > 11.29.07 Toledo Board of Education gets teachers' plan to run city school Principals' union vows to fight idea Toledo Blade READ > 11.29.07 Businesses, government finding ways to have education start at day care The Minnesota Daily READ > 10.1.07 Child-care provider fears discussion of licensing may leave false impression The Plain Dealer READ > 10.1.07 Editorial: Mind the measure Different yardsticks yield confusing picture of educational progress The Columbus Dispatch READ > 9.26.07 Bill proposes tighter rules for Ohio day cares Parents shocked to learn Ohio doesn't regulate small home operations Ohio.com READ > 9.26.07 House OKs bill to raise spending on children's health insurance The Plain Dealer READ > 9.25.07 AG's ruling on kindergarten inspires worry, possible legislation Ohio.com READ > 9.25.07 Care providers, parents can get help Dayton Daily News READ > 9.21.07 Just Say Yes All-day kindergarten is a good thing, right? Then the Statehouse should fully fund it Akron Beacon Journal READ > 9.19.07 Senate Passes Mental Health Parity Bill The New York Times READ > 9.19.07 Ohio public school districts can't charge for all-day kindergarten, attorney general says The Plain Dealer READ > 9.18.07 Investing in Young Children Delivers Valuable Dividends The Hill READ > 9.13.07 The ABCs of Pre-K Early Childhood Education Push on Kentucky's Agenda The Cincinnati Post READ > 9.7.07 A fair shot at healthcare Boston Globe READ > 9.7.07 Generations United brings Seniors4Kids to Ky. Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 9.6.07 Catching them young The News Virginian READ > 9.6.07 Early childhood education deserves added attention Times Leader READ > 9.5.07 States investing more in Pre-K education The Beaufort Gazette READ > 9.5.07 Capital News: Study analyzes working trends, household incomes in Ohio Hudson Hub Times READ > 9.5.07 Head Start bills trouble officials, parents House, Senate versions would reduce role of parents in policy councils. News-Sentinel READ > 9.4.07 Healthy for children New census figures add to the persuasive argument for expanding the successful SCHIP program The Akron Beacon Journal READ > 9.4.07 United Way focusing on education efforts New approach emphasizes programs for early childhood in 2 neighborhoods Indianapolis Star READ > 9.4.07 Bookending Education: Reaching students early and reducing prep dropouts critical New Orleans City Business READ > 9.4.07 Abbott students get early advantage: Pre-K program helps kids score higher The Daily Journal READ > 8.30.07 Resilient Kids Programs help children build social and emotional strengths and teach them to bounce back from adversity The Cincinnati Post READ > 8.30.07 Ohio legislator wants school year to start later Ohio considers pushing opening day into September Plain Dealer READ > 8.29.07 A Sobering Census Report: Bleak Findings on Health Insurance The New York Times READ > 8.29.07 Poor picture of Ohio Largest cities featured prominently among national poverty rankings The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.29.07 Coley: Optimism is theme for new school year The Pulse Journal READ > 8.29.07 Children's Education Is a Smart Investment The Washington Post READ > 8.29.07 Senator calls for better early education Pottstown Mercury READ > 8.29.07 Pre-K program would yield many benefits Times Community READ > 8.28.07 Day-cares face criminal checks County to look at at-home providers, families The Enquirer READ > 8.27.07 Governor decries new federal policy on children's insurance Akron Beacon Journal READ > 8.27.07 Expand SCHIP Bush should drop veto threat, let states meet children's health needs The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.27.07 Beebe: Inequality still exists 50 years after Central High The Baxter Bulletin READ > 8.27.07 The Benefits and Limitations of Preschool The Washington Post READ > 8.24.07 Our view: Giving kids health care right call Dayton Daily News READ > 8.24.07 State creates ratings for early childhood centers Texas first in nation to assess how well pre-kindergarten programs teach kids The Dallas Morning News READ > 8.24.07 Rendell promotes early education The Daily Item READ > 8.23.07 10 Schools To Offer Full Day Head Start Pre-K Program Aims To Help Poor Students Washington Post READ > 8.22.07 Feds curb kids' insurance plan Ohio's recent expansion may fall to White House The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.22.07 Many Eligible for Child Health Plan Have No Idea The New York Times READ > 8.22.07 South Carolina investing in schools The State READ > 8.21.07 New Bush Policies Limit Reach of Child Insurance Plan Washington Post READ > 8.21.07 Abbott students get early advantage Pre-K program helps kids score higher The Daily Journal READ > 8.20.07 Pre-K Pragmatism From Tim Kaine Washington Post READ > 8.20.07 Teaching jobs draw thousands of applicants Plain Dealer READ > 8.20.07 Baucus plans to introduce Education Competitiveness Act soon Independent Record READ > 8.17.07 Kaine Trims Pre-K Proposal Va. Would Forgo Universal Access, Target Poorer Kids Washington Post READ > 8.16.07 Investment in kids will pay off The Florida Times-Union READ > 8.15.07 Cuyahoga County program pushes preschool education The Enquirer READ > 8.15.07 Starting crime fight early Police and prosecutors urge schools to seek funds for enriched pre-kindergarten Times Union READ > 8.15.07 Gov. Kaine to provide details of pre-K expansion plan Hampton Roads News READ > 8.14.07 Center Outlines Plan for Improvement The Harvard Crimson READ > 8.14.07 State asks for increased funding Money will benefit uninsured children The Daily Record READ > 8.14.07 Get your checkup - at school The Enquirer READ > 8.14.07 Riley calls for voluntary preschool across Alabama The Birmingham News READ > 8.14.07 Opening the door Northwest Arkansas Times READ > 8.14.07 Child-care providers to get boost County money will promote early education Plain Dealer READ > 8.14.07 As States Tackle Poverty, Preschool Gets High Marks The Wall Street Journal READ > 8.14.07 OUR OPINIONS: Hope for the state's workforce With Georgia awash in lottery proceeds, we ought to beef up the overlooked pre-k program Atlanta Journal-Constitution READ > 8.14.07 One in Five Women Are Deciding Against or Delaying Having a Child Because of the High Cost of Child Care Anti-Crime Group Says Greater Federal Investment in Child Care, Head Start Needed US News Wire READ > 8.8.07 Study: Chicago early-ed program pays off The Seattle Times READ > 8.8.07 Editorial: Age 3 to Grade 3 is a smart concept Seamless education for ages 3 to 8 can close learning gap. Star Tribune READ > 8.8.07 Closing the gap: Head Start pre-schoolers reap benefits of program Muskegon Chronicle READ > 8.7.07 Arizona rolls out full-day kindergarten The Arizona Republic READ > 8.7.07 UC, SSCC team up to benefit teachers Wilmington News Journal READ > 8.6.07 Preschool Return on investment The Charleston Gazette READ > 8.2.07 House acts to boost kids health coverage The Plain Dealer READ > 8.2.07 Congresswoman Hirono Introduces Act For Child Education WorldNow READ > 8.2.07 Governor Kaine talks about his plan to expand pre-kindergarten WorldNow READ > 8.2.07 A leap for early learning New state funds mean more children can attend Head Start preschool The Register-Guard READ > 8.1.07 Child health program in flux Congress' debate on funding will affect Strickland's plan to expand The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.1.07 Easley signs $20.7 billion budget, praises authors' Star News READ > 7.30.07 Bush veto could stall effort to insure more Ohio kids Ohio needs cash to expand program for kids The Plain Dealer READ > 7.27.07 Focus on early childhood education gives Ohio a boost The Early Childhood Education Professional Development and Career Systems Grant Act passed Monday. Mansfield News Journal READ > 7.27.07 Senators cite advantages for children, society Casey, Clinton push for early-education money The Patriot-News READ > 7.27.07 Ohio 28th in kids' well-being The Cincinnati Post READ > 7.25.07 G.O.P. Leaders Fight Expansion of Children’s Health Insurance The New York Times READ > 7.25.07 Rating day care Parents counting on quality LA Daily News READ > 7.20.07 High-quality early care, education shows benefits Pulse-Journal Little Miami READ > 7.19.07 Our mental illness mess: The cost in dollars and more Cost of mental illness: Dollars, more The Plain Dealer READ > 7.17.07 Caring for Kids: Day care can be expensive, but there's assistance The Chillicothe Gazette READ > 7.17.07 Lead levels in Cuyahoga County children should be tracked more closely, officials say County looks to track those legal, but at risk The Plain Dealer READ > 7.13.07 Rendell touts funding for early education The Philadelphia Inquirer READ > 7.11.07 Report: Pre-K investment pays off Data indicates programs pay for themselves after a short time period The Racine Journal READ > 7.11.07 Kaine puts schools front and center for lawmakers in 2008 Norfolk Virginian-Pilot READ > 6.21.07 Gov. Strickland pushes for health care for all children During Hamilton clinic visit, he outlines plan to expand health coverage for Ohio's underinsured children. Journal News READ > 6.18.07 2 Letters to the editor Dayton Daily News READ > 6.18.07 Ohio’s seniors fight to educate kids The Columbus Messenger READ > 6.15.07 Sheriff wants more funds to keep kids from crime Maple Heights Press READ > 6.14.07 Grandparents have a chance to do good The Columbus Dispatch READ > 6.12.07 Cleveland group pegs Stark poverty at 18 percent Canton Repository READ > 6.12.07 Mixing it up in early education Lakewood preschool will integrate disabled, non-disabled pupils Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 6.11.07 Insuring all of Ohio's children Strickland's Plan Faces Hurdles The Cincinnati Post READ > 6.11.07 Educators seek boost for early programs Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 6.11.07 Ohio Should Invest in Young The Vindicator READ > 6.11.07 Maurer asks state to up pre-K funds The Daily Record READ > 6.5.07 Legislature should fund pilot program that tests state's ability to offer early care and education for children The Canton Repository READ > 6.4.07 When Should a Kid Start Kindergarten? The New York Times READ > 6.4.07 Boost in day-care subsidies for poor is long overdue The Columbus Dispatch READ > 6.4.07 Preschool isn't just about play Children expected to reach kindergarten with certain skills The Marion Star READ > 6.4.07 Finding daycare for infants is not easy Providers limited, openings scarce Marion Star READ > 5.31.07 Senate Panel Considers Special Education Voucher Proposal in Budget, Higher Ed, Early Learning Gongwer News Service, Inc. Ohio Report READ > 5.29.07 Former Lawmakers Lead Seniors Initiative in Push for Early Childhood Program Funding Gongwer News Service Inc. Ohio Report READ > 5.29.07 Doctors checking babies for mental disorders Autism, attention deficit disorder diagnosed, treated earlier and earlier MSNBC READ > 5.29.07 Good day care boosts poor kids’ mental health High-quality care can offset other early disadvantages MSNBC READ > 5.27.07 Putting children first What's SCHIP? A health program worthy of a larger public investment Akron Beacon Journal READ > 5.25.07 Teach Your Children Well The economic case for preschool. The Slate (NAT) READ > 5.24.07 PRE-K INVESTMENT YIELDS BONUSES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES & GOVERNMENTS Groundbreaking study shows nationwide program for three- and four-year-olds starts paying for itself in as little as six years, and strengthens case for public investment in comprehensive early childhood development Economic Policy Institute READ > 5.24.07 Kearns, Sheerer Co-Chair Seniors Group Promoting Early Education The Hannah Report READ > 5.24.07 New dental practice offers reason to smile Akron clinic treats low-income children Akron Beacon Journal READ > 5.23.07 Business Executives Underestimate Link Between Workforce Quality and Preschool Education, Study Suggests PNC Financial Services Group Reports Public Support Across Income Levels for Government-Funded Preschool PRNewswire-First Call (PA) READ > 5.15.07 Head Start helps children develop speech, other skills The Journal News (OH) READ > 5.15.07 State to rate day care The Chronicle-Telegram (OH) READ > 5.15.07 Barlow, DeWine fight crime with preschool Fairborn Daily Herald (OH) READ > 5.14.07 Behavioral health for kids should be a high priority Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 5.14.07 Our view: All Ohio kids can have health care From the Heritage Foundation: SCHIP not best solution Dayton Daily News (OH) READ > 5.14.07 Report: South leads nation in Pre-K enrollment, quality Statesboro Herald (GA) READ > 5.14.07 Governor celebrates promises kept Culver touts preschool bill with local educators Iowa City Press-Citizen (IA) READ > 5.14.07 Head Start trumps kindergarten State lawmakers say the low-income preschool program helps more kids and costs less than full-day kindergarten The Oregonian (OR) READ > 5.14.07 Longer-day option for Pre-K offered The Duncan Banner (OK) READ > 5.14.07 House passes record education budget Jacksonville News (AL) READ > 5.14.07 School district expands preschool program Idaho Mountain Express (ID) READ > 5.14.07 A Preschool Payback? Educating a highly trained work force starts early Hartford Business Journal (CT) READ > 5.14.07 Voluntary pre-K readies kids for the first day St. Petersburg Times (FL) READ > 5.8.07 Getting a head start Officials say early education cuts down on crime The Courier News (IL) READ > 5.7.07 More access to early education programs Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 5.7.07 Behavioral health screenings Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 5.7.07 Head Start reauthorization one step closer to passage Coalition on Human Needs (NAT) READ > 5.7.07 New children's health bill introduced in Senate Coalition on Human Needs (NAT) READ > 5.7.07 Districts Left Out Of GOP Incentive Wheeling News-Register (WV) READ > 5.7.07 House OKs funding for Head Start Canton Repository (OH) READ > 5.7.07 Study: Pre-K saves money in long run Brockton Enterprise (MA) READ > 5.7.07 Governor vows to give teachers raises Support workers, state employees, firefighters also may get bump The Daily Advertiser (LA) READ > 5.7.07 Government eyes special ed requirements New York Times (NAT) READ > 5.2.07 House committee passes HB119 unanimously Capitol Monitor (OH) READ > 5.2.07 Ratliff plays critical role for education Midland Reporter-Telegram (TX) READ > 5.2.07 First universal pre-K awaits voter approval of budget Royalton-Hartland Schools The Buffalo News (NY) READ > 5.2.07 It’s never too soon to start learning Bucks County Courier Times (PA) READ > 5.2.07 Investing in the future Scranton Times & Tribune (PA) READ > 5.2.07 State-funded preschool is good for business Barre-Montpelier Times Argus (VT) READ > 5.2.07 Kansas City Schools to reorganize Jefferson City News Tribune (MO) READ > 5.2.07 King's aims to give college students child care experience Times Leader (PA) READ > 5.2.07 All-day kindergarten funding overdue Minnesota Sun (MN) READ > 5.2.07 Buoniconti supports universal preschool The Republican (MA) READ > 5.2.07 Ohio House OKs budget proposal Dayton Business Journal (OH) READ > 5.1.07 A great investment The Press (OH) READ > 5.1.07 States Expand Children's Health Coverage Washington Post (NAT) READ > 4.30.07 Educating Kids Before They're in the Education System Queens Ledger (NY) READ > 4.30.07 Great value in full-day kindergarten Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 4.26.07 Preschool helps kids be prepared School readiness assessed Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 4.26.07 Husted raises Suddenly, an Ohio governor and a legislative leader can't seem to do enough to improve higher education Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 4.26.07 Early childhood education encouraged Weirton Daily Times (WV) READ > 4.26.07 House fills budget with school add-ons and local earmarks Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) READ > 4.26.07 Billionaires Start $60 Million Schools Effort New York Times (NAT) READ > 4.26.07 Education commissioner: Progress too slow on graduation rates Elmira Star-Gazette (NY) READ > 4.26.07 Morganelli brings focus to early education New Jersey Express-Times (NJ) READ > 4.25.07 GOP vows to exceed Strickland college aid Husted spokeswoman hints $100 million in scholarships might short Medicaid budget Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 4.25.07 Patrick hit on funding for schools Group criticizes lack of preschool money The Boston Globe (MA) READ > 4.25.07 Preparing for kindergarten: Is your child ready? Children can get a head start attending pre-kindergarten class The Hutchinson News (KS) READ > 4.25.07 Full-time preschool catching on Pasadena Star-News (CA) READ > 4.25.07 Senate passes Zaffirini's expansion of the Texas Early Education Model Austin American-Statesman (TX) READ > 4.25.07 Study: Pre-kindergarten programs can aid Hispanic students Arkansas News Bureau (AR) READ > 4.25.07 Money approved for pre-K expansion Tuscaloosa News (AL) READ > 4.23.07 Preschool plan is going to Culver Quad City Times (IA) READ > 4.23.07 District to launch pre-K in place of 1st-grade program The Patriot News (PA) READ > 4.23.07 Early childhood education is crucial Minnesota Sun (MN) READ > 4.18.07 Investing in our youngest Texans makes financial sense Wise County Messenger (TX) READ > 4.18.07 Governor Rendell, Business Leaders to Discuss 'Pre-K Counts' Education Initiative Pennsylvania Office of the Governor (PA) READ > 4.18.07 Preschool serves as model The News Leader (VA) READ > 4.16.07 All-out budget blitz by human services advocates marks first wave of deliberations Subcommittees wrap up Gongwer Ohio News (OH) READ > 4.16.07 Preschool ruling stirs up new storm Legislature dragging its feet, lawyer says Charleston Post and Courier (SC) READ > 4.16.07 Not all schools benefit from state budget's boost to pre-k The Journal News (NY) READ > 4.16.07 Get to kids early, education survey finds Honolulu Advertiser (HI) READ > 4.16.07 Educators gather to discuss future of pre-kindergarten in Iowa Waterloo Courier (IA) READ > 4.16.07 Early learning critical, but gaps persist Vision 2015 calls for tuition aid Wilmington News Journal (DE) READ > 4.16.07 Crist says he supports degree requirement for pre-k teachers St. Petersburg Times (FL) READ > 4.9.07 New group joins push for kids' health care Women's Advocacy Network has big plans Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 4.9.07 Long-term sustainability of TANF outlay in budget at issue Agency says early childhood investment worthwhile Gongwer Ohio News Service (OH) READ > 4.5.07 Full-day kindergarten too important to be phased in The Daily Herald (WA) READ > 4.5.07 Build on known success in early years Your voice: Dawn Denno Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 4.5.07 Indiana budget bill sent to full senate Louisville Courier-Journal (KY) READ > 4.5.07 Columbus schools adding 10 Pre-K classrooms in the fall ThisWeek News (OH) READ > 4.5.07 Prekindergarten sparks young minds for lifelong learning The Daily News Journal (TN) READ > 4.5.07 Self-regulation abilities, beyond intelligence, play major role in early achievement Medical News Today (NAT) READ > 4.5.07 Key education issues still on table Clarksdale Press Register (MS) READ > 4.4.07 Governor and legislature should unite on spending for Ohio's youngest children groundWork READ > 4.4.07 Governor and legislature should unite on child care budget ask groundWork READ > 4.4.07 Project launches 10-year initiative to link early education, economy Education Week (NAT) READ > 4.2.07 Gov. Strickland prescribes prevention for health woes Leader wants Ohio's kids insured, immunized Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 4.2.07 Strickland stumps for budget Governor traveling state to pitch 2-year, $52.9 billion spending plan Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 4.2.07 Child-care initiative takes shape Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 4.2.07 Strickland cuts abstinence-only program Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 4.2.07 Day-care problems overstated Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 3.29.07 Pre-kindergarten gets $111 million Malvern Daily Record (AR) READ > 3.29.07 Strickland pitches fixes for preschool program Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 3.28.07 Gov. Ted Strickland proposes early education Jackson County Times-Journal (OH) READ > 3.26.07 Ohio governor to discuss agenda in key speech Marietta Times (OH) READ > 3.26.07 Make full-day kindergarten a priority Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 3.26.07 Strickland's plan smart The Morning Journal (OH) READ > 3.22.07 State will pay child-care providers 11.5% more Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 3.22.07 Strickland plan right for children Lima News (OH) READ > 3.21.07 Strickland in charge (part 2) Health insurance for all Ohio children? That is the worthy goal Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.21.07 All-day kindergarten, preschools get boost Dayton Daily News (OH) READ > 3.21.07 Governor proposes budget cuts, paring of vouchers Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.21.07 Early childhood ed - just do it Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 3.21.07 Unstable Funding Mars Advances In State-Funded Preschool Enrollment Increases; Quality Improves; Spending Per Child Declines NIEER (NAT) READ > 3.20.07 Strickland chooses (part 2) A needed reaffirmation of the value of early childhood education Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.20.07 Now, the details Strickland plans gutsy; hardest work ahead Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 3.20.07 Strickland off to a fine start Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 3.20.07 Governor knows early care of children is vital Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 3.20.07 Strickland's emphasis on funding early-childhood education, health care mirrors Ohioans' priorities Canton Repository (OH) READ > 3.12.07 All-day, everyday kindergarten is now elementary Trend buys kids time to gain skills The Toledo Blade READ > 3.11.07 Teaching Even the Pickiest Toddlers How to Eat Their Vegetables and Love It The New York Times READ > 3.9.07 Lt. 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Says Budget will Emphasize Early Childhood Education, Pledget Charter School Accountability Gongwer Ohio READ > 3.8.07 McCarthy stresses aid for health care Summit executive promotes prescription discounts, medical insurance for children Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.7.07 Study: Spend more on schools 16-31 percent increase urged, up to $4.8 billion more Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.7.07 Authorities push early education Officers want more funding for Head Start program The Item (SC) READ > 3.7.07 Culver expected to sign bill on vaccinations Des Moines Register (IA) READ > 3.7.07 District officials consider improvements in preschool WJLC News (DC) READ > 3.5.07 Caring for our children Cincinnati Post (OH) READ > 3.5.07 Center for Policy Studies hosts panel on Strickland Case Western Reserve University Observer (OH) READ > 3.5.07 Advocates seek more help for needy One advocate believes the priorities are doable Youngstown Vindicator (OH) READ > 3.5.07 For want of a dentist Pr. George's boy dies after bacteria from tooth spread to brain Washington Post (NAT) READ > 3.5.07 Unhealthy beginning The president's new budget plan calls for curbing a health program that has been a clear winner for children Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 3.5.07 Governor will push for complex plan to offer health insurance for all State's 1.4 million uninsured adults could enroll Belleville News-Democrat (IL) READ > 3.5.07 First year of school demands more skills Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 3.5.07 High-school dropouts hurt future wealth, study says Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 3.1.07 Good start Early childhood education Charleston Gazette (WV) READ > 3.1.07 Governor pressing 3-year-old program Henry to seek action on early education despite Senate roadblock Muskogee Phoenix (OK) READ > 2.28.07 Youngstown among worst asthma cities in U.S. Youngstown is eighth out of the 15 worst asthma cities in the nation. Youngstown Vindicator (OH) READ > 2.22.07 Group pushes to feed the children Lawmakers told to use clout to end hunger Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 2.21.07 U.S. group urges $40 billion per year more for early education Reuters (NAT) READ > 2.21.07 Two sessions to be held on Governor Rendell's education plan Pocono Record (PA) READ > 2.21.07 With a little brain work all children may learn The challenge to give a grand idea the ring of reality Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 2.21.07 Governor's address Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 2.15.07 All-day, everyday kindergarten is step in right direction Canton Repository (OH) READ > 2.12.07 One in 150 children has autism, CDC says Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 2.12.07 More money sought for kids Ohio's portion of child-welfare spending ranks 49th, report says Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 2.12.07 Green looks at full-day kindergarten Tuition to be required to join pilot program Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 2.8.07 The very model of a modern student To compete in the 21st century, start educating early Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 2.8.07 An early education test Ted Strickland wants the feds to be more flexible with their money Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 2.8.07 All-day, everyday kindergarten growing Canton Repository (OH) READ > 2.8.07 District in line to meet its budget Figure on charters, vouchers about right Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 2.5.07 Legislators hopeful pre-kindergarten bill will pass Worcester Telegram & Gazette News (MA) READ > 2.5.07 Early Learning Initiative short of its goal Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 2.5.07 Strickland stands by early childhood education commitment Unspent pot of welfare funds grows again Gongwer News Service (OH) READ > 2.5.07 Follow the spending More evidence of how the Springfield schools reveal the sorry state of school funding in Ohio Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 2.1.07 Spitzer wants rise in funding for schools Record increase reliant on better accountability Buffalo News (NY) READ > 2.1.07 Program gives kids free dental screenings Nashua Telegraph (NH) READ > 2.1.07 Counties get new funding to improve children's treatment State grant will help Plattsburgh Press-Republican (NY) READ > 2.1.07 South Dakota makes preschool a form of economic development Minnesota Public Radio (MN) READ > 2.1.07 Group seeks better educated population Canton Repository (OH) READ > 2.1.07 Press Release: New Study Shows Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) State Preschool Program Improves Language and Math Abilities of Children National Institute for Early Education Research, NIEER (NJ) READ > 2.1.07 Michigan Law Enforcement Leaders Ask Stabenow to Push for Expanded Funds for Head Start, Child Care to Cut Crime The Hill (NAT) READ > 2.1.07 Unprecedented expansion of school aid tied to accountability State of New York (NY) READ > 1.29.07 Full MAEP funding flies through House Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (MS) READ > 1.29.07 4K programs show steady growth The Holmen Courier (WI) READ > 1.29.07 Oswego looking to expand pre-k WSYR News (NY) READ > 1.29.07 Goals offered for early childhood education The Olympian (WA) READ > 1.29.07 Study points to benefits of preschool, Beebe says Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Northwest Edition (AR) READ > 1.29.07 (Governor) Blanco outlines plans to build strong Louisiana communities Daily Iberian (LA) READ > 1.29.07 (Governor) Spitzer to focus on fairness, accountability in schools funding Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (NY) READ > 1.25.07 Experts stress quality of care Strickland hears industry ideas that go far beyond extending health coverage to uninsured The Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 1.25.07 Lawmaker back with proposals to fund all-day kindergarten, increase 'parity aid' to poorer districts Gongwer Ohio News Service (OH) READ > 1.17.07 SCHIP comes in for needy kids Government-funded program provides health insurance; many unaware Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 1.17.07 Finding full-day funding Some parents pushing for state money to support all-day kindergarten The News-Herald (OH) READ > 1.17.07 Governor proposes budget increase for 2008 Santa Fe New Mexican (NM) READ > 1.17.07 Bredesen wants to raise cigarette tax Bristol Herald Courier (TN) READ > 1.17.07 Highlights of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' proposed 2008 budget The Wichita Eagle (KS) READ > 1.10.07 Paying attention earlier on Education Week (NAT) READ > 1.10.07 Statement: AFSA president calls on congress to act now on education initiatives Forbes.com (NAT) READ > 1.10.07 Summit looks at early childhood education efficiency Sanford urges spending more on kindergarten for 4-year-olds Charleston Post and Courier (SC) READ > 1.10.07 States paying new attention to children Associated Press (NAT) READ > 1.8.07 Ohio schools in middle of the pack, survey says Post-high school, preschool hurt ranking The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 1.8.07 Editorial: Guarantee health insurance for all children The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 1.8.07 Editorial: Ohio's needs beyond K-12 The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 1.8.07 Editorial: The value of early care and education Middletown Journal (OH) READ > 1.4.07 Governor to focus on education Alamogordo Daily News (NM) READ > 1.4.07 Iowa lawmakers will focus on education Iowa Times-Republican (IA) READ > 1.4.07 Pre-K programs succeed in state Monroe News Star (LA) READ > 1.4.07 2007 Legislatures to Watch - Early Education Governing.com READ > 1.4.07 Ohio school grades mixed Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 12.19.06 PA Governor Rendell Launches New Office to Enhance Early Childhood Education The Office of Child Development and Early Learning Will Strengthen Pennsylvania Children's Early Education Yahoo! Finance (NAT) READ > 12.18.06 Rating day-care facilities Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 12.18.06 How to bring schools into 21st century CNN (NAT) READ > 12.18.06 United Way changes strategy Education, economic stability part of new focus Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 12.18.06 Politically possible to improve kids' health Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 12.11.06 Columbus schools put extra emphasis on pre-K education Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 12.7.06 Education, health care are priorities Agenda to be presented today The Kentucky Post (KY) READ > 12.4.06 Denver tots offer lesson for Ohio The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 12.4.06 Ohio program helps children with autism The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 11.30.06 Big day-care step Parents will appreciate states new program that rates quality of facilities Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 11.30.06 An 'early' start The Summit P-16 Council begins its ambitious effort to get 80 percent local high schools grads into college Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 11.30.06 Clinics on the chopping block At least one might be closed, pharmacies consolidated Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 11.30.06 Nevada schools ask for $1 billion Reno Gazette-Journal (NV) READ > 11.30.06 Backers of mental health parity bill optimistic; say opposition softening The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 11.30.06 Online shopping for day care The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 11.30.06 Early education is the answer Kokomo Tribune (IN) READ > 11.30.06 Fit for a kid Jumping, playing and giggling help teach tots good health habits Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 11.28.06 That prenatal visit may be months too late New York Times (NAT) READ > 11.27.06 Report details pre-K benefits for taxpayers Arkansas Democrat Gazette (AR) READ > 11.27.06 Unequal treatment State lawmakers fail again to value parity in mental health coverage Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 11.16.06 All Ohio's child-care providers to get rated Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 11.13.06 The Kindergarten Push Full-day programs becoming more popular with parents and schools The Morning Journal (NAT) READ > 11.9.06 Victorious Beebe: Will work for all Arkansas Democrat Gazette (AR) READ > 11.9.06 Blagojevich easily beats Topinka for second term Daily Southtown (IL) READ > 11.9.06 Sebelius scores a first by winning second term State has never re-elected a woman governor before, but heavily funded campaign leads to success this time. The Kansas City Star (MO) READ > 11.9.06 Ted Strickland's Acceptance Speech Strickland Campaign (OH) READ > 11.8.06 Four more years: Governor coasts to re-election Tulsa World (OK) READ > 11.2.06 'The value of early care and education' Hamilton News Journal (OH) READ > 10.31.06 Going beyond Head Start Programs that put real money into intensive preschooling pay off - in productive workers Business Week (NAT) READ > 10.30.06 Early education: now or later The Athens Messenger (OH) READ > 10.24.06 Preschool proposal: pay less, get more Cuyahoga County to bear most costs of initial program The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 10.22.06 Mental health's coverage crisis Often, families with mentally ill children must choose poverty The Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 10.19.06 Candidates discuss education The Athens Messenger (OH) READ > 10.17.06 Ensure success by starting with region's youngest children The Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) READ > 10.17.06 Tobacco companies waging war Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds are giving millions to campaigns opposing antismoking bills Associated Press (NAT) READ > 10.16.06 Provide dedicated dollars to open preschool to all Des Moines Register (IA) READ > 10.16.06 Report: Start reading to kids early CBS News (NAT) READ > 10.16.06 Couples make sacrifices to spend time with children The Jackson Citizen Patriot (MI) READ > 10.15.06 Early care for children vital to strong economy The Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 10.15.06 If you think your toddler needs therapy, you're not alone The Daily Herald (IL) READ > 10.15.06 State considers bill to create universal preschool program The Daily Record (OH) READ > 10.10.06 Editorial: Investing in early child care critical The Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 10.9.06 Early repairs in foundation for reading New York Times (NAT) READ > 10.9.06 Q-and-A: 'Building blocks' are keys to learning USA Today (NAT) READ > 10.6.06 Preschool can help fight crime, group says The Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 10.5.06 Candidates swing, miss on issues Lots of criticism, little debate in Blackwell, Strickland meeting The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 10.5.06 Nursery students learn about safety Zanesville Times Recorder (OH) READ > 10.5.06 State must provide for its youngest children The Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 10.5.06 State must provide for its youngest children Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 10.4.06 Del. urges early youth education Need is urgent, but changes will take time, state council says The News Journal (DE) READ > 10.4.06 Early start good for kids Group promotes more reading and pre-kindergarten schooling Ankorage Daily News (AK) READ > 10.3.06 Teaching preschoolers is good for everybody The Denver Post (CO) READ > 9.28.06 Group calls for bolstering Alaska preschool opportunities Anchorage Daily News (AK) READ > 9.26.06 Rendell speaks on business Daily Local News (PA) READ > 9.26.06 Midweek Perspectives: Preschool pays off Early childhood education produces better students, more productive adults Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) READ > 9.22.06 MOMMY PRACTICE IS OVER With baby in the house, everything changes for young mother Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 9.22.06 NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS COMING TO COLUMBUS Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 9.22.06 WHAT'S BEST FOR BABY Nurses coach young, poor through pregnancy and toward better future Columbus Dispatch (OH) READ > 9.21.06 Governor candidates in different classes on education proposals Springfield News-Sun (OH) READ > 9.19.06 Smoking, lead linked to ADHD in children The Cincinnati Post (OH) READ > 9.13.06 Early Childhood Programs Pay Off The Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 9.10.06 The price of preschool Parents hope elite early education will give youngsters an academic The Indianapolis Star (IN) READ > 9.8.06 Gov. Signs Preschool Funding Bill The state says at least 12,000 and as many as 17,000 low-income children could benefit. LA Times (CA) READ > 9.5.06 Keep elected reps focused on the welfare of our youngest kids The Athens News (OH) READ > 9.5.06 Full-day kindergarten: Is Ohio planning for its future? The Delaware Gazette (OH) READ > 8.30.06 Group in Canton lobbies on behalf of children The Canton Repository (OH) READ > 8.28.06 Wealth no factor in early childhood education needs, state panel says Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 8.27.06 Interest group plans campaign for early childhood education Canton Repository (OH) READ > 8.26.06 New group backs push for early childhood initiatives The Times Reporter (OH) READ > 8.26.06 Early childhood crusade under way The Canton Repository (OH) READ > 8.26.06 Streamlined aid for kids under study Having single agency could save state money Akron Beacon Journal (OH) READ > 8.26.06 Campaign launched to push early childhood initiatives Coshocton Tribune (OH) READ > 8.19.06 Group Campaigning for Early Childhood Education Lima News READ > 8.14.06 Education standards ask more of kids The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.12.06 Kindergarten ought to be offered all day The Columbus Dispatch READ > 8.7.06 Late Learner Washington Post READ > 8.7.06 Johnson: Pre-K profits young Texans and the state Austin American Statesman (Texas) READ > 8.2.06 New Research, Top Business Executives Tout Economic Benefits of High Quality Early Childhood Education Growing List of Corporate Leaders Support Universal Access to Preschool Committee for Economic Development (CED) Press Release READ > 8.2.06 Record-Setting Reading Campaign Kicks off Nationwide New York Times READ > 8.1.06 Lobbying for Tots Campaign aims to expand accessibility of preschool The Sunday Messenger (Athens, Ohio) READ > 8.1.06 New Pupils Aren't Healthy The Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio) READ > 7.31.06 Harrison: Early education makes for healthier kids North Shore Sunday (MA) READ > 7.26.06 10,000 more let in preschool door At-risk children to get 1st priority The Chicago Tribune (IL) READ > 7.25.06 State pressing rural districts to expand pre-kindergartens The Post and Courier (SC) READ > 7.25.06 Private preschools offer alternative, but aren't under state controls Mail Tribune (OR) READ > 7.21.06 Schweitzer stresses early education Missoulian News Online (MT) READ > 7.19.06 Kaine pushes pre-K The governor says Virginia schools are in good shape, but achievement gaps remain Daily Press (VA) READ > 7.19.06 Early education is the key to children's well-being Letter to the editor The Republican (MA) READ > 7.18.06 Addressing children's psychiatric well-being The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 7.12.06 More parents have kids tutored for kindergarten East Valley-Scottsdale Tribune (AZ) READ > 7.12.06 Gates, state take lead on early learning The Seattle Times (WA) READ > 7.10.06 Prevent Blindness to screen Head Start kids West Davidson office moving, opening clinic The Tennessean READ > 7.10.06 Pre-kindergarten now free for military children State will pay for children of active-duty members to attend pre-kindergarten Austin American-Statesman (TX) READ > 7.10.06 Center offers education for teachers, children The Gwinnett Daily Post (GA) READ > 7.5.06 Getting ready for school Children's programs of real benefit come at a price, expert says The Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) READ > 6.30.06 Program Works to Expand Pre-K The Washington Post READ > 6.30.06 Schools receive Pre-K funding Socorro Consolidated Schools have received funding for pre-kindergarten classes to serve 4-year-olds in place of its Even Start family literacy program. El Defensor Chieftain (NM) READ > 6.28.06 Require degrees, and pay accordingly Letter to the Editor The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 6.28.06 How Else Would You Spend $320 Billion? Most policy wonks like me have had the disconcerting experience of mistakenly writing $200 million when we meant $200 billion. The Washington Post READ > 6.27.06 Early Start: Program aims to prepare kids for kindergarten City schools are preparing for a six-week summer program for incoming kindergartners who have had little or no prekindergarten. The Stamford Advocate (CT) READ > 6.27.06 Tossed out: Kids in day care are expelled at an alarming rate Ryan Mefford couldn't even walk, much less talk, but in his first eight months of life he was kicked out of three day-care centers. Lansing State Journal (MI) READ > 6.22.06 Changes urged for preschool, child-care policies The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 6.21.06 States Push to Align Policies From Pre-K to Postsecondary Education Week READ > 6.21.06 Finishing college before preschool Ohio considers requiring degrees for early-childhood teachers The Plain Dealer (OH) READ > 6.19.06 Report says First Steps helps at-risk students Public pre-kindergarten programs funded by First Steps are giving at-risk children a better shot at doing well in school, the first outside study of the program's effectiveness has found Star News Online (NC) READ > 6.19.06 Investment in early ed pays off for business Smart Start matters for N.C.'s economy, not just education The Charlotte Observer READ > 6.14.06 Second chance for preschool funding Governor's 3-year, $145-million plan aims to bridge gap in achievement between rich, poor The Mercury News (CA) READ > 6.14.06 Pay for preschool, cut crime, safety group says Spend now on preschool or spend later on prison The Patriot-News (PA) READ > 6.14.06 Blackwell agrees to debates with Strickland Republican candidate for governor Kenneth Blackwell said Monday he has accepted Democrat Ted Strickland's challenge to a series of debates The Cincinnati Post READ > 6.11.06 Toledo Day Nursery has been taking care of children for 135 years The Toledo Blade (OH) READ > 6.8.06 Lawmakers extend reach of valuable 4K programs to more students from low-income famililes The Greenville News (SC) READ > 6.8.06 Prop. 82 Defeat a Loss for California's Children; Nationally Other States Move Forward National Newswire READ > 6.8.06 Ohio Early Care and Education Campaign Comes to Franklin County United Way of Central Ohio READ > 6.2.06 Headlines Make Us Ask: Who Cares for Kids? Why Quality is so Important The Amarillo Globe (TX) READ > 6.2.06 Vilsack signs package of school measures WOI-TV ABC 5 Des Moines (IA) READ > 6.2.06 A good start today fights crime tomorrow Redding.com - A Record Searchlight Newspaper (CA) READ > 5.26.06 Early-School Advocates Say Local Children Unprepared The Cincinnati Enquirer READ > 5.24.06 Early educators anxious to learn about Preschool for All program Ilinnois Quincy Herald Whig READ > 5.24.06 Early education should be a priority in the next Ohio state budget, child advocates say Parents plea for education priorities Journal-News READ > 5.24.06 Poll Finds Strong Statewide Support for Education Funding Texans Willing to Pay for High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten for All Children The Hill: The Newspaper for Federal and State Legislation READ > 5.19.06 Governor aims to increase funds before vote on preschool initiative By Juliet Williams ASSOCIATED PRESS READ > 5.19.06 Governors push access to preschool By Kavan Peterson, Stateline.org Staff Writer Stateline (stateline.org) READ > 5.16.06 Report: More Governors Than Ever Before Prioritizing Pre-K If Budget Proposals are Approved 45,000 Children to Have Pre-K Access U.S. Newswire READ > 5.3.06 Blackwell vs. Strickland Analysis: Republicans make history; Democrats target center The Cleveland Plain Dealer READ > 5.3.06 Area rep wins primary for governor The Marietta Times READ > |
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