Tag Archives: Early Learning

Arne Joins Senator Harkin in Iowa to Highlight Early Learning

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“I don’t even use the word ‘preschool’ any longer, because I think education starts at birth,” explained Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) yesterday at an early childhood education event in Des Moines, Iowa. Harkin, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor … Continue reading →

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A Major Investment in Helping Students Get Off on the Right Foot

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“Investing in early learning is one of the smartest things we can do as a nation,” said Secretary Arne Duncan earlier this morning at a town hall meeting with US Human and Health Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to announce a … Continue reading →

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Empowering Parents in Head Start

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Blogger

“President Obama’s cradle-to-career education agenda begins at birth, and we know that investing in high-quality early learning is one of the best choices we can make,” remarked Secretary Duncan in a special message to participants at the 38th Annual National … Continue reading →

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