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I think you know what PDI's answer would be! Read voices from select contributors on the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/02/25/is-public-preschool-a-smart-investment
PDI at the 2013 NYSAEYC Annual Conference
The NYSAEYC Annual Conference is always a fantastic event for the field, and this year is no different. We wanted to take a moment to highlight PDI's involvement in this year's conference. So jbe sure to join us there! You can learn more about the conference on the the NYSAEYC Website, Sherry Cleary to be…
Sherry Cleary interview with a focus on ECE and QUALITYStarsNY
PDI’s Executive Director, Sherry Cleary, spoke with Susan Arbetter on a recent edition of “Capitol Pressroom,” a radio program broadcast on WCNY. Their discussion (click here to hear it!) about early childhood and QUALITYstarsNY might interest you.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education
Perspective – Thoughts from the Field Nancy Carlsson-Paige was recently featured on CNN’s Schools of Thought with her piece: My view: Obama, Romney need to know one thing about early childhood education – start over. If you haven’t read it, you should (http://bit.ly/PS1Ykn). We sat down with Nancy to delve deeper into the issue of changing…
The Role of Philanthropy in Early Childhood Education
Perspective – Thoughts from the Field ECE NewsWatch had a chance to chat with Heather Filipowicz, Executive Director of The WNY Women’s Foundation. Here, Heather provides a glimpse into her work with women and girls in Buffalo, and shows how organizations such as hers are making a difference in communities. ECE NewsWatch (ENW): There seems to…
Perspective – Thoughts from the Field
As part of our efforts to provide relevant and timely information on a range of issues covering public policy, curriculum, teacher effectiveness, funding, etc.; we are launching a new series – Perspective – Thoughts from the Field. This series will feature Q&As with leaders, both throughout New York state and nationally, and will provide insight on…
The Chicago’s Teacher Strike – What’s Really at Stake?
The Chicago teacher’s strike has entered its third day, and ironically enough, the strike has little to do with the issue of pay (which may be an illegal action according to Illinois state law). The primary issues from Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s side are teacher evaluations that include measures of student achievement and giving principals the authority to hire…
On the KaBOOM blog: Beautiful Schools
If you haven’t checked out the blog of KaBOOM, the great non-profit dedicated to bringing play into children’s lives, this article is a great entry point. KaBOOM profiles playful, beautiful schools from around the world to invite us to dream about how inspiring and inviting physical spaces can be for our children. Read the original…
CPAC Newsletter 2012: Advance Your Career with the CPAC Program
– Are you interested in advancing your career as an early childhood professional? – Are you interested in taking on a leadership role at your center? – Do you want to develop your leadership and management skills? If so, we highly encourage you to take a closer look at the Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)…
Having a Job Doesn’t Pay the Child Care Bills?
This article on CNNMoney today really made me arch an eyebrow? It’s the complete opposite side of the story, do you buy it? I also think this is a perfect case for why employer-sponsored child care should be enacted. It may not work for every employer, but the conversation needs to start. A message such…
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