Pediatrics Group to Recommend Reading Aloud to Children From Birth (NYTimes)
For the first time in its history, the American Academy of Pediatrics “has officially weighed in on early literacy education,” […]
1-credit (graduate) weekend workshop: Health Education for Young Children and their Families
The City College of New York is offering a 1-credit (graduate) weekend workshop at the Children's Museum of Manhattan on […]
Info Session: New Play Therapy Program at Brooklyn College
From Brooklyn College: We’re proud to announce the launching of the Play Therapy Program at Brooklyn College. This 16-credit Advanced […]
NYC will spend $16.9M to raise salaries for pre-K teachers at community-based organizations
The de Blasio administration is raising the starting salaries of certified teachers with bachelor's degree from $35,000 to $44,000. Teachers […]
You’re Invited to the Big Brooklyn Playdate!
Wednesday, April 30, 10:30am – 12pm Central Library (Grand Army Plaza), Dweck Center Stop by the Big Brooklyn Playdate to […]
New Major Finding from FPG’s Abecedarian Project
New scientific findings are reporting that children who received high-quality early care and education in the Abecedarian Project from birth […]
Letter to Principals from NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina
We thought we’d share a refreshing perspective on developmentally appropriate practices from none other than our NYC Schools Chancellor, Carmen […]
In Memoriam: Elisabeth S. Hirsch
In Memoriam Elisabeth S. Hirsch, a professor emeritus of The City College of New York, passed away, after a long […]
Robin Hood Foundation Funds PreK Study
Robin Hood Foundation, Heising-Simons Foundation and the Overdeck Family Foundation are funding a study to determine what makes PreK successful. Here […]
New Research: Why Infants and Toddlers Are So Exhausting
In this funny yet informative article, Williams illuminates the inner-workings of infants and toddlers. Williams describes the importance of speaking […]