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News Archive 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 |
