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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January 4, 2010 4:27 pm | 
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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.
Read More » Uncategorized | Elanna | December 21, 2009 10:00 am | Comments (0)
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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Uncategorized | Elanna | December 15, 2009 3:09 pm | Comments (0)
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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Uncategorized | Elanna | December 8, 2009 7:52 pm | Comments (0)
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.
Read More » Uncategorized | Elanna | November 30, 2009 5:25 pm | Comments (0)
This was another week in Washington, DC, attending the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Approximately 20,000 educators, policy makers, researchers, and children’s advocates attended the conference this year. The sessions were wide-ranging from national policy discussions to practical tips for teachers.
Read More »Tags: arne duncan, cclc, early childhood educator awards, ece, kindercare, knowledge beginnings, knowledge universe, naeyc, washington dc
Uncategorized | Elanna | November 23, 2009 5:17 pm | Comments (1)
Last week I had the great privilege to attend an invitational conference sponsored by the Partners in Early Childhood and Economic Development (ECED) on Investing in New Ideas to Help Children Succeed.
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Uncategorized | Elanna | November 16, 2009 5:43 pm | Comments (0)
I feel a bit caught up in the politics of education these days. There is so much activity, particularly at the Federal level, that has the potential to dramatically impact our educational systems from early childhood education through post-secondary education.
Read More » Uncategorized | Elanna | November 9, 2009 1:34 pm | Comments (0)
Recently, Secretary Duncan spoke at Columbia Teachers College, highlighting the inadequacies of schools of education in preparing teachers for 21st century classrooms. While citing the growing challenges that teachers face, he questioned whether we are adequately preparing future teachers to face those challenges.
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Uncategorized | Elanna | November 2, 2009 8:33 am | Comments (0)
In the early childhood education space, teacher development is a key ingredient for a quality child care program. Degreed teachers, who are passionate and who already possess some real-world experience in the classroom, can be hard to find. So, what is the key ingredient for recruiting exceptional college graduates?
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