Tag Archives: Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge

Investing Early: One of the Smartest Things We Can Do

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“This is an important moment in our effort to build a world-class education system in America,” Secretary Duncan said this morning at a White House event to announce the winners of the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC). Duncan … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Learning, Headlines, News, Parent & Family Engagement, Race to the Top, Rural | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Application Released

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“Successful early learning programs are not just about education but about the whole child – including their physical and emotional health,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on a conference call this afternoon with U.S. Health and Human Services … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Learning, Headlines, News, Race to the Top, Schools and Community | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Early Learning, Headlines, News, Race to the Top | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Early Learning, Headlines, News, Race to the Top | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments