Category Archives: Early Learning

ED Launches Early Learning Initiative Web Page

Posted on July 16, 2010 by jjohnson

Find information about early learning programs, funding, resources, publications, and more at our new Early Learning Initiative web page. Continue reading →

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Standards and Assessments Meeting Rounds Out Early Learning Tour

Posted on May 13, 2010 by jjohnson

On Tuesday, Senior Advisor for Early Learning Jacqueline Jones (ED) and Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development Joan Lombardi (HHS) hosted a panel of experts in Chicago to discuss early learning standards and assessments for young … Continue reading →

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Reading Institute: Reading Comprehension, Early Learning

Posted on May 11, 2010 by pkickbush

This year’s Reading Institute (July 19-21 in Anaheim) will focus on reading comprehension and will include an early learning strand. Continue reading →

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Experts Discuss Family Engagement

Posted on May 7, 2010 by pkickbush

On Tuesday, Senior Advisor for Early Learning Jacqueline Jones (ED) and Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development Joan Lombardi (HHS) hosted a panel of experts in Orlando to discuss challenges and policy recommendations for family engagement … Continue reading →

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Experts Discuss the Early Learning Workforce

Posted on April 28, 2010 by jjohnson

A panel of experts discussed recommendations for strengthening the early learning workforce at the second meeting of the Listening and Learning About Early Learning tour. Continue reading →

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Early Learning Tour Kicks Off in Washington, DC

Posted on April 26, 2010 by kwinters

ED and HHS held the first Listening and Learning About Early Learning meeting last week. The focus: preschool through Grade 3. Continue reading →

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Expert Panels Announced for Listening and Learning About Early Learning

Posted on April 19, 2010 by jjohnson

ED announced the panels of experts who will present at the Listening and Learning About Early Learning meetings that begin April 26. Continue reading →

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Listening and Learning About Early Learning Tour Announced for DC, Denver, Orlando, and Chicago

Posted on April 14, 2010 by asmigiel

ED and HHS will hold a series of public meetings on early learning in DC, Denver, Orlando, and Chicago starting April 23. Continue reading →

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Early Learning and ESEA

Posted on February 26, 2010 by jjohnson

This Jan. 29 stakeholders forum featured Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Early Learning Jacqueline Jones and Assistant Secretaries Carmel Martin, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Program Development, and Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. … Continue reading →

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Duncan Honors Legendary Early Childhood Education Expert Barbara T. Bowman at Georgetown National Summit on Professional Development

Posted on December 15, 2009 by jjohnson

At a luncheon on Tuesday, December 8th in Washington, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan honored legendary childhood education expert Barbara T. Bowman, professor of child development and co-founder of the Erickson Institute in Chicago.  Bowman is also the chief … Continue reading →

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The Early Learning Challenge: Raising the Bar

Posted on November 25, 2009 by jjohnson

Secretary Duncan discussed the need to improve early childhood education and focus on outcomes at the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Continue reading →

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