Recent examples of how NAEYC and early childhood education issues are covered in the news:
"Playtime best time to learn" Delaware News-Journal, July 19, 2007
"Penmanship takes back seat in many schools" Corpus Christi Caller Times, July 15, 2007
"Handwriting no longer a school priority" Vail Daily News, July 11, 2007
"Expensive equipment cuts illness at day cares" Cincinnati Enquirer, July 4, 2007
"Learning at play" Colorado Springs Gazette, July 4, 2007
"Study Links Health to Day Care Equipment" Forbes, July 2, 2007
"Parents track kids from cradle to car" Orlando Sentinel, June 24, 2007
"Choosing a preschool a learning experience for parents" Worcester Telegram & Gazette News, June 21, 2007
"Noblesville to begin all-day kindergarten" Indianapolis Star, June 21, 2007
"Parenting: Different child, different timetable" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 13, 2007
"Evaluation Indicates Limited Effects Under Early Reading First Program" Education Week, June 12, 2007
"Parents strive to balance kids' summer fun, learning" The Tennessean, May 25, 2007
"Co-op preschools cope with change" Lansing State Journal, May 25, 2007
"Brown, Voinonich Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Eearly Childhood Education" Press Release, May 22, 2007
"Learning Outside Classroom Invaluable to Upcoming Graduates" PC Today, May 18, 2007
"Two toddlers wandered from facility last July" San Diego Union-Tribune, May 18, 2007
"Parenting: Practice brings mastery" Exeter News-Letter, May 15, 2007
"Quality day care big challenge" Huntington Herald-Dispatch, May 13, 2007
"Baby basics: The paperwork" Fort Wayne News Sentinel, May 8, 2007
"Family helpline: Parenting book should deliver" Rocky Mountain News, May 7, 2007
"Pre-K pays off, study says" The Providence Journal, May 6, 2007
"Groups exchange ideas on dental health issue" Tallahassee Democrat, April 27, 2007
"Initiative pushes for ‘Success by 6’ in youngsters" The Norman Transcript, April 22, 2007
"Today's preschool intimidates otherwise talkative children" The Jackson Sun, April 17, 2007
"Accident-prone Spider-tots leap before they look" Scotsman.com, April 8, 2007
"Pre-k rush tests resolve of parents" Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 3, 2007
"Early learning critical, but gaps persist" The News Journal, April 2, 2007
"Experts say preparation key for kindergartners" South Bend Tribune, April 2, 2007
"Parenting: Quality day care partners with working parents" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 21, 2007
"Vision 2015: high-quality preschool key to later successes" The News-Journal, April 1, 2007
"Is Private Preschool Worth the Money?" TC Record, March 28, 2007
"The ABCs of Preschool" The Monroe Times, March 27, 2007
"A 'nuturing' environment" Durham Herald Sun, March 23, 2007
"Teaching Even the Pickiest Toddlers How to Eat Their Vegetables and Love It" The New York Times, March 11, 2007
"Louisiana No. 51 in child care" The Shreveport Times, March 8, 2007
"First year of school demands more skills" Columbus Dispatch, March 7, 2007
"State preschool idea gets high marks" Des Moines Register, February 19, 2007
"Why Preschool Matters" Parents Magazine, February 2007
"Sometimes staying back can be a big leap foward" Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 24, 2007
"Parents crave quality service, accountability" Spartanburg Herald Journal, January 23, 2007
"Pre-school preparation" Ventura County Star, January 7, 2007
"ComputerTots helps kids learn the computer" The Kerrville Daily Times, December 27, 2006
"MU helps early childhood educators meet new standards", The Huntington Herald-Dispatch
"Educators are finding ways to lengthen playtime", Cape Cod Times, December 10, 2006
"Preschoolers need time for play" The Charlotte Observer, December 5, 2006
"Stepping stone for students: Controversy stirs over importance of kindergarten"
Altoona Mirror, December 5, 2006
"Stepping stone for students" Altoona Mirror, December 4, 2006
"Kindergarten used to be play and naptime - no more" San Antonio Express-News, December 3, 2006. Includes comments from Dominic Gullo, editor of NAEYC's new book, "K Today: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Year"
"Choose the Best Care For Your Child" Baltimore's Child, November 2006
"Parenting: Considering day care means checking it out" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 8, 2006
"Investing in the kids" National Public Radio, October 30, 2006
"The New Kindergarten
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The Kojo Nnamdi Show on NPR, September 18, 2006. An interview with Dominic Gullo, editor of NAEYC's new book, "K Today: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Year."
"Kindergarten a Tough Class
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Inland Southern California Press-Enterprise, September 18, 2006
"It's important to know what to look for in a day care provider"
Amarillo Globe News, September 17, 2006
"For the best child care, start looking early"
Boston Globe, September 17, 2006
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The New First Grade: Too Much Too Soon?"
Newsweek
, September 5, 2006
includes comments from Dominic Gullo, editor of NAEYC's new book, "K Today: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Year"
"Preschool program for at-risk kids expands to Scott
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Topeka Capital-Journal, September 1, 2006
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Parents teary as kids start in kindergarten"
Toledo Blade
, August 27, 2006
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The Education Review: Late Learner"
Washington Post
, August 6, 2006
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Education standards ask more of kids"
Columbus Dispatch
, August 14, 2006
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Tots on the fast track" NorthJersey.com, July 25, 2006
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In Kindergarten Playtime, a New Meaning for 'Play'" The New York Times , July 26, 2006
(may require free registration) includes comments from Dominic Gullo, editor of NAEYC's new book, "K Today: Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Year"
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The Search for Good Child Care" NAEYC's Jerlean Daniel interviewed on The Parent's Journal
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USD early childhood professor elected to NAEYC governing board" The Bismarck Tribune, July 10, 2006
"Push for success sends more kids to pre-K tutoring" The Arizona Republic, June 24, 2006
"The boys and girls of summer: A parent's survival guide" Pocono Record, June 15, 2006
"Disaster Planning at Day Care: Centers To Get New Guidelines for Emergencies" The Wall Street Journal, June 15, 2006
"The Long Wait: Many working parents need assistance paying for good child care" Winston-Salem Journal, June 11, 2006
"Picking the Perfect Pre-School" www.6abc.com, June 9, 2006
"Work and Family Mailbox" The Wall Street Journal, May 11, 2006
"Preschool Space Is at a Premium" The Washington Post, April 26, 2006
"New checklist helps parents find the perfect preschool" The Examiner, April 17, 2006
"After Six Years a Dream Comes True" The Garden Island, kauaiworld.com, April 19, 2006
"Ariz. program rates child care" The Arizona Republic, April 11, 2006.
"Finding Five-Star Child Care: States Rate Facilities in Effort to Boost Quality" The Wall Street Journal, March 24, 2006.
"Tutored at 2 - too much, too soon?" San Diego Tribune, February 28, 2006.
"Summer Childcare Solutions" Baby Zone, February 14, 2006.
"No toy is better than a parent's attention" The Freelance Star, January 9, 2006.
"Grant helps PCC start childhood center" Tucson Citizen, December 28, 2006.
"Backstory: Einsteins at five" Christian Science Monitor, December 8, 2005.
"Ousted tots aren't always to blame" USA Today, October 9, 2005.
"Don't judge a preschool by whether it has computers" The Boston Globe, September 29, 2005.
"Child behavioral problems hard lesson for pre-K parents" Boston Globe, September 4, 2005.
"Grown-Up Work for a 'Child at Heart'" Washington Post, September 4, 2005.
"Great Beginnings: Transitions smoother now for kindergartners" Pittsburg Post-Gazette, August 28, 2005.
"Serious studies begin in preschool" Mount Vernon News, August 26, 2005.
"Constant kindergartners play catch-up" USA Today, August 25, 2005.
"How to calm kindergarten jitters" Gannett News Service, August 1, 2005.
"Child-care gap Finding day care in Santa Fe becomes more difficult" New Mexican, July 31, 2005.
"All My Children" The New York Times, July 31, 2005.
"Children become bilingual at a young age" Deseret Morning News, July 11, 2005.
"Contracts help preschoolers learn how to behave" Boston Globe, June 12, 2005.
"Study links quality child care, employee productivity" Des Moines Business Record, May 22, 2005.
"ABCs mean apples, broccoli and carrots" Associated Press, May 18, 2005.
"Sophisticated Day Care Includes Parent-Teacher Conferences for Infants, Tots" Michele M. Melendez, Newhouse News Service, March 30, 2005.
"When available, DOD care is top-notch" Stars and Stripes, March 27, 2005.
"Academic jump-start: Classes for kids 2 to 5" Sally Kalson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 13, 2005.
"10 Things Your Preschool Won't Tell You" Kelly Barron, SmartMoney.com, December 14, 2004.
"Study: Children don't exercise nearly enough at preschool" Nanci Hellmich, USA Today, November 1, 2004.
"Deadline for preschool adds to pressures of potty-training" Barbara F. Meltz, The Boston Globe, August 12, 2004.
"Fred Rogers Center Symposium at Saint Vincent College to Advance Vision of Late 'Mister Rogers'" PR Newswire, May 10, 2004.