Nov
11
2010
Kate Sylvester has written an incredibly compelling piece. It begins:
In 1954, the 83rd Congress was successful in changing Armistice Day, a national holiday celebrating the heroism of our World War I veterans, to a day that honors the bravery...
Nov
05
2010
The latest population report by the U.S. Census Bureau looks at fertility and American women. Among the findings:
The proportion of mothers with a recent birth who were in the labor force increased from 57 percent in 2006 to 61...
Nov
03
2010
This just in from Natural Resources:
Online Manual - How to Develop a Statewide System to Link Families with Community Resources
The Commonwealth Fund has released a new online manual, How to Develop a Statewide System to Link Families with Community...
Nov
01
2010
The United States Congress adjourned at the end of September leaving most issues related to early childhood unresolved. However, the most significant news in 2010 did not come from Congress, but rather the federal agencies. Download NCPC's 2010 Federal Legislative...
Oct
29
2010
From What’s New for Chatham Kids, a blog by the Chatham County Partnership for Children:
Questionnaire response from Cathy Wright, Candidate for the House, District 54
The future of North Carolina – our children
I commend The North Carolina Partnership for Children...
Oct
29
2010
From What’s New for Chatham Kids, a blog by the Chatham County Partnership for Children:
Questionnaire response from Cathy Wright, Candidate for the House, District 54
The future of North Carolina – our children
I commend The North Carolina Partnership for Children...
Oct
28
2010
The NAP SACC program partners with state-trained child care health consultants who work with early childhood programs to improve nutrition and physical activity practices and policies. Smart Start introduced NAP SACC in November 2007 with the intention that participating...
Oct
28
2010
From What’s New for Chatham Kids, a blog by the Chatham County Partnership for Children:
Congressman David Price speaks out on early childhood and education issues.
What can be done to make affordable housing for families a priority?
As a member of...
Oct
28
2010
Represenative Joe Hackney Responds to Chatham County Partnership for Children Candidate Questionnaire
Thank you for the opportunity to respond. I have been a reliable friend and a believer in early childhood education and Smart Start throughout the time of our...
Oct
27
2010
Action for Children N.C. and the N.C. Institute of Medicine have released the 2010 Child Health Report Card. The 16th annual Report Card indicates that the health and safety of the state's children continues to improve but expresses concerns...
