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2008 Archive

Week of the Young Child news articles from 2008 are archived here. As this is an archive, please note that some links may no longer be active. For ideas on how to get a newspaper, television station, radio station, or blog to cover your event, see the Event Planning Handbook.

Register for kindergarten, apply for prekindergarten in Chesterfield County
Petersburg Progress-Index (VA)
Staff Writer
03-25-08
April 17 falls during the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Send us your photos for Week of the Young Child  
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter (WI)
Staff Writer
03-26-08
The theme for Week of the Young Child 2008 is "Bring Communities Together for Children – Children Bring Communities Together." The National Association for the Education of Young Children, which sponsors the observance, encourages state and local affiliates, early childhood programs and organizations who work on behalf of young children to plan WOYC events that will bring communities together.
A Proclamation
Petersburg Grant County Press (WV)
Staff Writer
03-28-08
Petersburg Mayor Gary Michael has proclaimed April 13-19 as the Week of the Young Child. The proclamation came at the request of the Mountain Heart Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mountain Heart was represented at the signing ceremony by Dana Keplinger.
Family Fun Fest to kick off Week of Young Child 
Pottsville Republican & Evening Herald (PA)
Maria Herne
03-28-08
The Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, is a time to create greater awareness about the importance of early learning and to bring Schuylkill County together to help give all young children a great start, she said.  It’s an annual opportunity for early childhood programs across the country — including child care and Head Start programs, preschools and elementary schools — to hold activities to create awareness about the needs of young children, Gargano said.
Local educators put focus on early childhood education
Atlantic City Press (NJ)
Rob Spahr
04-01-08
The event is called Week of the Young Child and is tied into the annual national celebration of the same name, which the National Association for the Education of Young Children, or NAEYC, has sponsored since 1971.
 Month Of The Young Child Celebration (4th Story)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA)
Staff Writer
04-01-08
Kids can design a square of homemade paper to tie into the museum's Collaborative Community Quilt with volunteers from Pittsburgh Association For The Education Of Young Children as they celebrate this year's theme "Bring Communities Together For Children, Children Bring Communities Together."
 Week Of The Young Child Celebrates Children
Chattanoogan (TN)
Staff Writer
03-31-08
The Chattanooga Area Association for the Education of Young Children is celebrating children and raising community awareness of their needs during the 2008 Week of the Young Child, April 13-19.
Local educators put focus on early childhood education
Atlantic City Press (NJ)
Rob Spahr
04-01-08
The event is called Week of the Young Child and is tied into the annual national celebration of the same name, which the National Association for the Education of Young Children, or NAEYC, has sponsored since 1971.
Healthy Kids Day at Lake Elizabeth
Tricity Voice (CA)
Sam Rao
04-02-08 
The designated 'Week of the Young Child' is an annual celebration established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Staff Writer
04-09-08
All young children need and deserve high quality early learning experiences that will help prepare them for success in school and in life. According to NAEYC, research shows that high quality early childhood programs help children — especially those from families with low incomes — develop the skills they need to succeed in school
KC Early Childhood Center To Dedicate Garden In Honor Of Former Director
KLTV-TV (TX)
Staff Writer
04-01-08
The event will be held in conjunction with Week of the Young Child, April 13-19.  Week of the Young Child is an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 100,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state and regional affiliates.
Celebrate young children April 18
Murfreesboro Post (TN)
Staff Writer
04-02-08
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This annual event provides a venue for recognizing that opportunities for young children are our responsibility and to recommit to providing experiences that provide and promote early learning for children.
 Hans Mayer holding Children's Concert on April 12 in Spring Grove
Spring Grove Herald (MN)
Staff Writer
04-01-08
The Week of the Young Child is April 13 to 19 and is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  The purpose of this special week is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Celebrate young children and those who care and educate them by attending the concert.
A month of Sundays
Pacific Sun (CA)
Don Speich
04-03-08 
So in the middle of this fiscal uncertainty, Marin's Month of the Young Child takes on an even more important role than in years past. The program is part of the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Week of the Child, held from April 13 through 19.
"SMALL WORLDS": KIDS DEVELOPMENTAL ART SHOW RECEPTION (2nd Story)
Milpitas Post (CA)
Staff Writer
04-02-08 
The show is being held in conjunction with the City of Milpitas' Month of the Young Child, designated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1971, and as National Child Abuse Prevention Month since 1983.
 Celebración anual en honor de los niños pequeños y sus familias
Diario Las Americas (FL)
Staff Writer
04-02-08
La Facultad de Educación del Miami Dade College participará junto a la principal asociación de educación en las primeras etapas de la niñez en su celebración anual, The Week of the Young Child 2008, (La Semana del Niño Pequeño) del 12 al 19 de abril, patrocinada por los Campus Homestead, Kendall y Norte del MDC. El evento, creado en 1971 por la Asociación Nacional para la Educación de los Niños Pequeños (National Association for the Education of Young Children, NAEYC), tiene el propósito de llamar la atención con respecto a las necesidades de los párvulos y sus familias.
Districts focus on younger children
Asbury Park Press (NJ)
Nicholas Huba
04-03-08
"We want to raise awareness for the Week of the Young Child," said Patty DeGeorge, coordinator for the Little Egg Harbor Township Community School.  The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
For Kids (10th story down)
Modesto Bee (CA)
Staff Writer
04-04-08 
CHILDREN'S CONCERT WITH ELLA JENKINS — April 15: In celebration of of the Week of the Young Child, April 13-19, honoring young children and those who make a difference in children's lives. Presented by the Stanislaus Association for the Education of Young Children. 6-7 p.m. Peterson Event Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. Free, but must reserve tickets. 527-3382.
Young artists’ works to be shown at area libraries
Newburyport Current (MA)
Carol Feingold
04-03-08
The artwork of kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students from throughout the region will be showcased during the month of April at area public libraries. The art shows are an extension of The Week of the Young Child celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children April 13-18.
Child-care groups host family fair
Nashua Telegraph (NH)
Staff Writer
04-07-08 
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world's largest early childhood education association, with more than 100,000 members.
Week of the Young Child Parade Planned
Jefferson City News Tribune (MO)
Staff Writer
04-06-08
The Week of the Young Child children's parade, sponsored by the Association for the Education of Young Children, begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's parking lot in Jefferson City.
Early Learning Centers of Lubbock highlight kids in special week
 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (TX)
Ray Westbrook
04-05-08
The work of the five-facility organization will be highlighted by local activities planned during the National Association for the Education of Young Children's "Week of the Young Child" April 13-19.   "Our mission is to provide the highest quality child care regardless of family income," said Joanne Cotter, executive director of the Early Learning Centers.
Briefs: April 5, 2008 (4th story down)
 Grand Junction Sentinel (CO)
Staff Writer
04-04-08
At that same April 14 meeting, the county will proclaim April as Month of the Young Child. The Mesa County Department of Human Services, the Partnership for Children and Families and other organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, will accept the proclamation.
Needs of children forever expanding
 Auburn Citizen (NY)
Elizabeth Akers Farrell
04-04-08
Sources: “Week of the Young Child 2008: Bring Communities Together for Children - Children Bring Communities Together;” National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2008.
 Celebrating America’s Children
Dodge City Globe (KS)
Ashley Nietfeld
04-07-08
Week of the Young Child will be celebrated not only in Dodge City, but throughout the nation. It is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and allows early childhood programs to host activities for children that will promote their needs throughout the community.  NAEYC is the largest organization of early childhood educators, with approximately 100,000 members. It was founded in 1926 and works with over 300 affiliates across the nation.
 Child-education group hosts info session today
Kalamazoo Gazette (MI)
Staff Writer
04-04-08
The Southwestern Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children will sponsor an information and face-painting event April 7 ahead of its Children's Fun Day on April 30.
Week Of The Young Child
WVVA-TV (IL)
Staff Writer
04-07-08
MountainHeart Child Care Resource and Referral in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)] is recognizing the early childhood program in our communities, including child care, Head Start programs, preschools and elementary schools. MountainHeart Child Care Resource and Referral is an affiliate of NAEYC, the largest organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of early education programs for children birth through age eight. Founded in 1926, NAEYC has nearly 100,000 members and a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional affiliates.
Young child celebration Saturday
Yuma Daily Sun (AZ)
Staff Writer
04-07-08 
Yuma County Association for the Education of Young Children will have its annual celebration of the Week of the Young Child from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the West Wetlands Park, 12th Avenue and 1st Street.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (4th story down)
Winchester Star (VA)
Staff Writer
04-08-08 
This presentation coincides with the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) "Week of the Young Child."
 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl to Read to Point Park Children’s School Students on April 9
Point Park University (Policy)
Staff Writer
04-08-08
The School will welcome Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl for a visit on Tuesday, April 9 at 10 a.m. The Mayor will meet the children and read the book Up Down and All Around to Them. The book was selected by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYCE), which sponsors the month, for use at related activities.
Children’s Fair scheduled
Worthington Daily Globe (MN)
Staff Writer
04-08-08
The fair includes many hands-on activities, games, door prizes and parent information, all in celebration of the Week of the Young Child and in cooperation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Lectures Mark Week of the Young Child at Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College (Policy)
Staff Writer
04-07-08
The Week of the Young Child is a sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, a national organization which focuses on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
Brief: Children’s Fair scheduled
Worthington Daily Globe (MN)
Staff Writer
04-08-08
The fair includes many hands-on activities, games, door prizes and parent information, all in celebration of the Week of the Young Child and in cooperation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY News from schools in Washoe County (3rd Story Down)
Reno Gazette-Journal (NV)
Staff Writer
04-09-08
Week of the Young Child: As part of the national Week of the Young Child, the Reno Association for the Education of Young Children (RAEYC) will hold various events next week. Among them is the second annual "Walk for Children" on April 20.
Hamburg Area Item sponsors free showing of ‘101 Dalmations’
Hamburg Area Item (PA)
Staff Writer
04-08-08
The Week of the Young Child is an opportunity for programs, National Association for the Education of Young Children Affiliates, related organizations, communities, and states to focus on the needs of young children and their families.
Bay State Briefings (2nd Story Down)
Providence Journal (RI)
Staff Writer
04-09-08
In recognition of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s “Week of the Young Child,” the 19th annual Child Care In Fall River celebration will be held tomorrow in Temple Beth El auditorium.
Kees Park event set for Sunday, April 13, to celebrate the Week of Young Child
Alexandria Town Talk (LA)
Staff Writer
04-08-08
The National Association for the Education of Young Children and early childhood education advocates across the country will celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 13-19.

Sumter Item (SC)

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