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Finland Day 2: The Power of Trust

Early Childhood Education, Policy and Practice

August 23rd, 2012

As we walked through the small city primary school on the outskirts of Helsinki, I noticed that the children were not wearing shoes in the classroom.  As I looked in the hall, I saw shoes strewn on the floor and jackets randomly hung up. They didn't catch my eye at first because this is a common scene in my house with three kids ages 9 to 15. But...

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August 23, 2012

Early Childhood Education, Policy and Practice

August 23rd, 2012

National News Washington Post D.C. charter schools fight second-class status While Washington D.C. pours billions into rebuilding a city system that has more classroom space than it needs, parents are increasingly opting for charter schools. If trends continue, charter enrollment will surpass the traditional public school population before the end...

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Delaware Launches Early Learning Survey

Early Childhood Education

August 22nd, 2012

Some 3-5 year old children go to nursery school.  Others go to day care.  And some students stay at home with a parent, guardian, or caretaker.  In each of these scenarios, the level of exposure a child has to learning his or her ABCs, fine and gross motor skills, and social emotional skills may vary widely.  Kindergarten teachers often have...

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