Jun
02
2022
During this time of political polarization, it is such an inspiration to see legislators who find common ground in their support for early childhood. There are compassionate, smart, and responsible leaders serving in North Carolina's General Assembly who don't...
Apr
01
2018
Post by Ebonyse Mead, MA, MS, CFLE and Kara Lehnhardt, MBA
“Whoa!? Is this for real?!” That was our reaction when we first encountered the data describing just how many young children in early childhood programs are experiencing suspension or expulsion. ...
Jul
01
2013
The Rally4Babies is only one week away! On Monday, July 8 at 2 PM Eastern Time, connect live with event speakers, presenters, and thousands of early childhood advocates in support of early learning policies that benefit babies and toddlers....
Jul
18
2012
Free Source for Early Childhood Development Policy and Research Updates
Are you interested in early childhood development policy and research? If the answer is yes, you may want to subscribe to The National Policy Digest from The Ounce National Policy...
Jun
21
2012
RALEIGH—The budget released by the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday evening provides early childhood programs with a reprieve from the damaging cuts of the past several years. At the same time, it keeps the state’s early education system disproportionately...
Jun
11
2012
For Immediate Release from the Covenant with North Carolina’s Children:
Senate slashes infant mortality prevention programs
Proposed budget draws ire from child advocates
RALEIGH, NC – The Senate’s proposed budget for 2012-13 would discontinue funding for all state-funded infant mortality prevention programs, according...
May
15
2012
Infusing a Developmental Approach into Child Welfare Services for Infants and Toddlers
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM Eastern
(1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain, and 11:00 AM Pacific)
Register now: https://zerotothree.ilinc.com/register/hpxscyc
This webinar, hosted by the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center,...
May
10
2012
Dr. Olson Huff, Board Chair of The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
"We applaud Governor Perdue for putting forth a budget that heavily invests in young children, restoring millions of dollars of funding cut from Smart Start and NC...
Apr
24
2012
NLC Case Studies to Highlight Educational Alignment for Young Children in Five Cities
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Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra to Discuss Innovative Local Efforts on April 30 Webinar
On Monday, April 30, NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families (YEF Institute)...
Apr
20
2012
When it Comes to Child-Well-Being, State Investments Matter
Recent Budget Cuts to Essential Services Jeopardize North Carolina Children's Opportunities for Success
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(Raleigh, N.C.)-North Carolina's investments in children and youth have fallen short in recent budget years, a fact which may undermine...