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WWD07 QuiltWorthy Wage Day Quilt 2009 Campaign Kicks Off
The Worthy Wage Day Quilt Campaign will kick off at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) conference, Nov. 5-8, in Dallas, Texas. More...

Higher Education Bill Passes - Includes Early Childhood Education
In August 2008 both Houses of Congress passed a bipartisan Higher Education Act conference bill, H.R. 4137 that includes key provisions for early childhood educators. The president signed H.R. 4137 into law on August 14, 2008. More...

Report Evaluates Preschool Curriculum
A report by the National Center for Education Reserach within the Institute of Education Sciences has released the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (PCER) report. More...

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Early Childhood Today
A free, online magazine for early childhood educators

Healthy Meals Resources for Child Care Providers

Life Chances: The Case for Early Investment in Our Kids
Special Report by The American Prospect, December 2007

National Child Care Teacher Award
Apply for a grant to create an enhancement project for your early childhood classroom.

Scholarship Programs
Look up educational scholarship opportunities available in your state.

Current Data on Salaries and Benefits (2006)

Colorin Colorado
Colorín Colorado ELL Starter Kit for Educators

Recognition and Response
Learn to recognize early warning signs of learning disabilities.

Helping Your Child Series
This series of booklets, co-published with the Department of Education, includes practical suggestions and activities to prepare children for success in school.

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