Early childhood education in the United States

Family Child Care Heroes Gather for Annual NAFCC Conference

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 700 family child care educators and advocates from across the nation arrive in the Golden City this week to celebrate the accomplishments and look toward the future during the National Association for Family Child Cares (NAFCC) 32nd annual conference that kicks off Tuesday with pre-conference workshops.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 700 family child care educators and advocates from across the nation arrive in the Golden City this week to celebrate the accomplishments and look toward the future during the National Association for Family Child Cares (NAFCC) 32nd annual conference that kicks off Tuesday with pre-conference workshops.
  • The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to promoting high quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care for nearly one million paid home-based early learning programs, serving nearly 40% of the 6.7 million children who receive care from a nonrelative on a regular basis.
  • Since 1982, NAFCC has been supporting family child care throughout the country as educators make the intentional choice to offer high quality early care and education in their homes.
  • NAFCC is 3,071-members strong and collaborates with local, state and national organizations to increase the awareness of and improve the quality of family child care.

THF Conversations Hosts Back to School with Sesame Workshop: An Innovative Approach to Inclusion & Diversity Education, Aug. 12th, 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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The discussion will be hosted by The Henry Ford's Senior Manager of Learning Services and On-Site Programs Phil Grumm.

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  • The discussion will be hosted by The Henry Ford's Senior Manager of Learning Services and On-Site Programs Phil Grumm.
  • Akimi Gibson is Sesame Workshop's Vice President and Education Publisher, Sesame Learning.
  • She currently leads formal education initiatives and partnerships for Sesame Workshop, working with industry-leading partners including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and McGraw-Hill Education.
  • She is also co-editor of G is for Growing: Thirty Years of Research on Children and Sesame Street (2001) published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Girl Scouts of the USA to Launch More Sustainable Uniforms and New '90s-Inspired Official Apparel for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Inspired by vintage Girl Scout apparel and fashion trends of the '90s, the Daisy, Brownie, Junior official apparel and accessories collection pairs nostalgic styles with eco-conscious materials.

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  • Inspired by vintage Girl Scout apparel and fashion trends of the '90s, the Daisy, Brownie, Junior official apparel and accessories collection pairs nostalgic styles with eco-conscious materials.
  • Now younger Girl Scouts canproudly pair their sash or vest with a variety of official apparel options that best showcase their personality and style.
  • The Girl Scout uniform has united girls across the country for over a century.
  • "Input from Girl Scouts and their parents influenced the sustainable design elements that were integrated into the launch of the new uniform and official apparel collection," said Wendy Lou, GSUSA's chief revenue officer.

Camelback Desert School® in Scottsdale Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Camelback Desert School in Scottsdale, part of Spring Education Group , has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Camelback Desert School in Scottsdale, part of Spring Education Group , has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
  • To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Camelback Desert School went through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to verify and ensure that the program met each of the 10 program standards, and hundreds of corresponding individual criteria.
  • Camelback Desert School has served the Scottsdale community since 1950 and provides a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, grow and thrive.
  • Camelback Desert School in Scottsdale, Ariz., is part of Spring Education Group, a multi-school network providing superior private school education from infant care through high school.

Sesame Workshop Names Hillary Strong Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, has named Hillary Strong Chief Development Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, has named Hillary Strong Chief Development Officer.
  • Strong will lead the expansion of Sesame Workshop's philanthropic development efforts and help deepen the organization's impact.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Hillary to Sesame Workshop to lead our efforts to sustain our nonprofit mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder," said Westin.
  • Prior to joining Sesame Workshop, Strong served as Chief Development Officer at New York Public Radio (NYPR), the parent organization for New York City public radio stations, WNYC and WQXR, and digital local news publication Gothamist.

Sesame Workshop Introduces New Documentary Series "Through Our Eyes" Launching Thursday, July 22 On HBO Max

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street and decades of award-winning educational programming, today announced its first documentary series Through Our Eyes, set to debut on Thursday, July 22 on HBO Max.

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  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street and decades of award-winning educational programming, today announced its first documentary series Through Our Eyes, set to debut on Thursday, July 22 on HBO Max.
  • The series is produced by Sesame Workshop, with each episode directed by award-winning and -nominated filmmakers, several of whom have previously explored these topics through their cinematic work.
  • "With Through Our Eyes, we bring viewers into our process of understanding the unique and immense challenges faced by children today.
  • Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969.

Sesame Workshop and SC Johnson Launch New Resources That Foster Children's Curiosity and a Love of Science

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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RACINE, Wis., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Sesame Workshop released videos and tools to foster children's curiosity and inspire them to explore the wonders of science, as part of its global initiative with SC Johnson.

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  • RACINE, Wis., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Sesame Workshop released videos and tools to foster children's curiosity and inspire them to explore the wonders of science, as part of its global initiative with SC Johnson.
  • "We're proud to team up with SC Johnson to celebrate children's questions as springboards to start scientific exploration together as a family."
  • The new resources, available in English and Spanish, are designed to help families learn aspects of health and sustainability.
  • Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969.

Charles Towne Holdings Launches New Advisory Division

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'CHARLESTON, S.C., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Towne Holdings has launched a new division to service middle market companies that require solutions to complex business problems.

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  • b'CHARLESTON, S.C., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Towne Holdings has launched a new division to service middle market companies that require solutions to complex business problems.
  • He resides in Charleston, S.C.\nDaniel Griesemer, former CEO of Gymboree Group, Tillys Inc., and Coldwater Creek Inc.
  • He resides in Sarasota, Florida.\nCharles Towne Advisory Services works with privately held, mid-sized companies around the country as they grow and respond to business challenges.
  • This advice and knowledge will be critical in helping mid-sized companies break through challenges, overcome financial hurdles and plan for next steps.

PNC Foundation To Partner With Sesame Workshop To Address Racial Justice Through $6.2 Million Grant

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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b'PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The PNC Foundation and Sesame Workshop announced today a $6.2 million initiative to address racial justice through early childhood education.

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  • b'PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The PNC Foundation and Sesame Workshop announced today a $6.2 million initiative to address racial justice through early childhood education.
  • Together with the PNC Foundation, we want to leverage children\'s vision, curiosity, and imagination in creating a future world without racism.
  • "\nSesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, has served in an advisory role to PNC since the 2004 inception of PNC Grow Up Great, a $500 million multi-year, bilingual early education initiative.
  • Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Storytime, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother's Day

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Friday, May 7, 2021
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As part of the effort, Sesame Street in Communitiesbilingual (English and Spanish) videos, storybooks, and activitiesare being made available in new Comfy-Cozy spaces in Hispanic-serving early childhood centers in twenty cities.

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  • As part of the effort, Sesame Street in Communitiesbilingual (English and Spanish) videos, storybooks, and activitiesare being made available in new Comfy-Cozy spaces in Hispanic-serving early childhood centers in twenty cities.
  • "Together we can make a positive and lasting impact on the health and wellness of kids and families in all communities.
  • "\nSesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969.
  • Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.