Recently, President Obama announced a series of initiatives to provide relief to overburdened middle class families, the cornerstone of which is a dramatic expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. This credit assists families with employment-related child care expenses by reducing the amount of income tax they owe.
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I want to continue to update you on activity related to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) issues as it gathers steam with the Obama Administration, with the support of key industry representatives, foundations and thought leaders.
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Last week, like so many people around the globe, I sat transfixed as images poured in from Haiti. The reach of destruction, the level of despair—it was all but incomprehensible, even while seeing it with my own eyes.
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It is difficult to start writing about anything else with the backdrop of last week’s horrific devastation in Haiti. While our life goes on and our work continues, it is sobering to realize that not that far away, a country and a people struggle to regain even the most basic necessities while facing the overwhelming loss of everything they once knew. This human tragedy does not diminish the challenges we face here in the United States. But it does provide a sobering reminder of how fortunate many of us are and the role we can play in helping others, whether in Haiti or here at home, who lack access to the privileges that we can easily take for granted.
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Just last week, President Obama announced a $250 million funding package new and innovative public-private partnerships with companies, universities, foundations, and government agencies to reward and encourage outstanding educators in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). In addition, the President honored over 100 outstanding mathematics and science educators for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
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Welcome to 2010! I just returned from spending the holidays in Zimbabwe, where my husband, older son, and I spent the holidays visiting my younger son who is working there with a non-profit, International Child Resources Institute.
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As 2009 rapidly comes to an end, it is a time of reflection about this past year and rededication to the important priorities in the coming year. In many ways 2009 will stand out as a year of conflicting messages about our nation’s commitment to its children.
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Over the years, Knowledge Universe has had the privilege of partnering with hundreds of thousands of young children as they enjoy their first experiences in community involvement. Through various charitable campaigns, these children, their families, and the teachers in their classrooms have raised awareness and millions of dollars for a variety of local and national organizations.
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Moving from national to more local politics related to education, last week I represented Knowledge Universe at the Board of Directors Meeting of Bay Area Council. This prestigious organization is composed of business leaders from the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area who have come together to improve the quality of life in this area.
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While the holiday season is a time of great joy, it goes without saying that it can also be a time of stress for families and children. There is much guidance that can be offered as to how to minimize your child’s stress including keeping routines such as bedtimes intact and avoiding too many sugary snacks.
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February 8, 2010 3:17 pm | 
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