Early childhood education

Goddard Systems, Inc. CEO Dennis R. Maple Appointed Chairman of the Board

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Education, Preschool, Other Education, Early childhood education, Goddard School, Goddard

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School , announced today that Chief Executive Officer Dennis R. Maple has been appointed to the additional position of Chairman of the Board.

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  • Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School , announced today that Chief Executive Officer Dennis R. Maple has been appointed to the additional position of Chairman of the Board.
  • Maple has been a member of the GSI Board and Chief Executive Officer since September 3, 2019.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210406005990/en/
    Dennis R. Maple appointed Chairman of the Goddard Systems Inc. Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Goddard Systems, Inc. also announced that Joe Schumacher, who since his retirement as CEO in September 2019 has served as non-executive Chairman, has been named to the position of Chairman Emeritus.
  • Combining the roles of Chairman and CEO will further enable Dennis to drive the efficient execution of our long-term strategic imperatives.

CATHOLIC TEACHERS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES AND FIGHT THE THIRD WAVE OF COVID-19

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Education, Articles, Early childhood education, Kindergarten, ONTARIO, Education in Ontario, Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association

This is not only disrespectful of students, teachers, education workers, and their families, it is downright dangerous for all Ontarians.

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  • This is not only disrespectful of students, teachers, education workers, and their families, it is downright dangerous for all Ontarians.
  • Premier Ford and Minister Lecce have promised that more robust protocols are on the way, but they have consistently failed to follow through.
  • As a result, transmission within school buildings is one of the main drivers of the third wave.
  • OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontarios publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

In the Wake of the Passage of Proposition EE, Colorado Children's Campaign Takes Stock of The State's Early Childhood Care and Education Landscape

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Early childhood education, Child care, Articles

Meanwhile, systems leaders with early childhood care and education oversight responsibilities are also frustrated by the lack of a coherent system."

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  • Meanwhile, systems leaders with early childhood care and education oversight responsibilities are also frustrated by the lack of a coherent system."
  • Areas of focus at the meetings included understanding the status of child care and pre-kindergarten education in Colorado, program standards that advance child outcomes, strategies to support inclusive participation, governance of early care and education, funding of early care and education, and early childhood education workforce challenges and opportunities.
  • "As a state we made a big commitment to early childhood education last year through the passage of Proposition EE," said Jaeger.
  • The Colorado Children's Campaign, www.coloradokids.org ,is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization committed since 1985 to realizing every chance for every child in Colorado.

Kaymbu is bringing early educators together through a virtual event focusing on cultural responsiveness

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Early childhood education

"We're proud of the opportunity to deepen our commitment to our community of educators through partnering with leaders to host this event."

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  • "We're proud of the opportunity to deepen our commitment to our community of educators through partnering with leaders to host this event."
  • The event will provide training to early childhood educators who are supporting children in their understanding of complex topics, like identity, race, and difference.
  • Full details with the schedule, speakers, and programming for It Starts with Us: Cultural Responsiveness in Early Education, can be found on our website.
  • In 2020, Kaymbu created Kaymbu360 , which is a collection of high-quality tools and resources for early childhood educators.

KinderCare and Reid Health Open New Child Care Center for Employees

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Women, Human resources, Children, Baby, Maternity, MEN, Professional services, Family, Preschool, Consumer, Education, Articles, Early childhood education, KinderCare Learning Centers, Child care, Health

Today, KinderCare Education and Reid Health opened the doors to a new child care center that will provide early childhood education and care for more than 120 children of Reid Health employees.

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  • Today, KinderCare Education and Reid Health opened the doors to a new child care center that will provide early childhood education and care for more than 120 children of Reid Health employees.
  • Now more than ever forward-thinking employers like Reid Health are supporting their employees with high-quality child care and education.
  • After nearly three years of planning and preparation, were excited to see children in the KinderCare center here at Reid Health.
  • Were happy to support the incredible work of the essential workers at Reid Health by offering them high quality care for their children, said Chantal Oglesby, center director of KinderCare at Reid Health.

Sadlier’s From Phonics to Reading Program Has Received an “All Green” from EdReports for Meeting Expectations.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Learning to read, Education, Articles, Reading, Educational psychology, Early childhood education, Learning, Phonics, Human activities, Synthetic phonics

From Phonics to Reading, for grades K2, addresses all foundational skills and fosters students understanding and working knowledge of print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency.

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  • From Phonics to Reading, for grades K2, addresses all foundational skills and fosters students understanding and working knowledge of print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency.
  • This program aligns with Sadliers commitment to publishing exceptional learning resources that meet the needs of todays students.
  • We are proud to have received EdReports all green for Meeting Expectations.
  • Since 1832, Sadliers pursuit of excellence has been driven by a commitment to meet the needs of the educational community.

The Goddard School® Prepares for a Return to In-Person Summer Learning and Fun

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Children, Primary, Secondary, Education, Health, General Health, Mental health, Preschool, Family, Consumer, Other Education, Parenting, Early childhood education, Goddard School, Parenting

Summer Learning at The Goddard School will feature curriculum for all age groups from infants and toddlers to pre-school and school-age children.

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  • Summer Learning at The Goddard School will feature curriculum for all age groups from infants and toddlers to pre-school and school-age children.
  • To support parents navigating decisions about a return to school, The Goddard School has also released seven (7) new videos within its novel Parenting Under Five video series.
  • The Goddard School uses current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
  • The Goddard School serves more than 70,000 students from six weeks to six years old in more than 550 Goddard Schools in 38 states.

Sesame Workshop Creates New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Role, Elevating Longtime Company Leader Wanda Witherspoon

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Monday, March 15, 2021
American television series, Television series, Television shows, Sesame Street international co-productions, Sesame Workshop, Early childhood education, Early childhood education in the United States, Sesame Street, Sesame Tree

NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced the creation of a new executive position: Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO).

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced the creation of a new executive position: Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO).
  • Witherspoon, previously Sesame Workshop's Vice President of Public Affairs and Special Events, will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Steve Youngwood.
  • As Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Witherspoon joins Sesame Workshop's top leadership.
  • Witherspoon will retain her Public Affairs responsibilities, guiding Sesame Workshop's thought leadership and prioritizing external opportunities that drive the organization's DEI values.

Learning Care Group Takes on Learning Loss, Prepares Kids to Level Up

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Articles, Learning Care Group, Educational technology, Early childhood education

Since each childs learning needs are unique, Learning Care Group meets every child where they are developmentally to build a foundation for future success, said Dr. Susan Canizares, Chief Academic Officer, Learning Care Group.

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  • Since each childs learning needs are unique, Learning Care Group meets every child where they are developmentally to build a foundation for future success, said Dr. Susan Canizares, Chief Academic Officer, Learning Care Group.
  • The combination is how Learning Care Group makes the most of learning as an art and a science.
  • Learning Care Group is a leader in early childhood education, with more than 50 years of experience in inspiring children to love learning.
  • Learning Care Group provides early education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through nine unique brands: Childtime Learning Centers, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Pathways Learning Academy, Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers and U-GRO Learning Centres.

Jim Henson's Word Party Now Available On Babyfirst

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Monday, March 8, 2021
American television series, BabyFirst, Early childhood education, Word Party, Television series, Television in the United States

The addition of 40 episodes of Word Party to the babyfirst network is part of First Media's vision to expand their reach and enrich their portfolio of brands in 2021.

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  • The addition of 40 episodes of Word Party to the babyfirst network is part of First Media's vision to expand their reach and enrich their portfolio of brands in 2021.
  • The show invites young viewers to help teach the baby animals new words, practice these new words themselves, and celebrate these achievements with a "Word Party!"
  • "Word Party has become a deeply beloved series for young preschoolers - and their parents!
  • Now the babyfirst audience will be able to join in the Word Party!"