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Early Childhood Suspension & Expulsion: Understanding the Policy and Its Impact

What is early childhood suspension and expulsion?  Suspension or expulsion happens when a child is removed from their early childhood classroom. In practice, this can look a few different ways. The ...

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Prioritizing Mental Health from the Start with 80x3

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and serves as a poignant reminder of the critical role mental health and well-being play in our lives. Promoting and supporting mental health is ...

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Exploring the Importance of the Week of the Young Child®

Every year, the early childhood community celebrates the Week of the Young Child?. This special week, organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1971, ...

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Literacy Starts at Birth

Children?s brains in the first five years of life are rapidly forming new connections and building the foundation for future learning. Caregivers in a child?s life play a crucial role ...

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eLearning announcement from Think Small Institute

New: eLearning Courses from Think Small Institute

Early childhood educators spoke and we listened. We started Think Small Institute to provide high-quality, affordable, mobile-first professional development putting the tools you need to spark new ideas in your ...

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Think Small Statement Regarding Family Separations

By Barbara Yates, President and CEO of Think Small As another school year begins, we have another opportunity to reflect on children?s readiness for the learning ahead. Think Small?s strategic ...

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Small Talks - Text Me: Turning Everyday Moments into Early Learning Experiences

Small Talks features leaders who share key insights on early childhood education and discuss innovative solutions to early learning issues in Minnesota. By Kristie Thorson, Communications SpecialistText Me: Turning Everyday ...

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Small Talks - Talk to Me: How Early Conversations Impact a Child's Life

Small Talks features leaders who will share key insights on early childhood education and discuss innovative solutions to early learning issues in Minnesota. By Kristie ThorsonTalk to Me: How Early ...

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Early Learning Scholarships Are Critical for Children in Child Protection

The Policies in Play series takes a closer look at the recently passed state legislative policies that affect early care and education. We work with partners to find out what ...

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Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers

90% of brain development occurs by age 5.80% of the brain is developed by age 3.These eye-catching statements sound impressive but can be confusing and misleading. Learning certainly continues after ...

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Poverty's Immense Impact on Brain Development During Childhood Explored

By: Maya Fanjul-DebnamMore than 16 million children in the United States ? 22% of all children ? live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level, $23,550 a year ...

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Learning Starts at Birth: Implications for a Lifetime

By: Maya Fanjul-DebnamFrom the moment they are born, children are learning from their surroundings. Everything from brain growth to approaches to life are shaped by what does—or does not–happen in ...

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