Cathy Wright, Candidate for the House, Addresses Children’s Issues

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...

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Cathy Wright, Candidate for the House, Addresses Children's Issues

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...

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Congressman David Price speaks on early childhood and education issues

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...

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Rep. Hackney Discusses Early Childhood Issues

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...

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Congressman Bob Etheridge’s Responds Early Childhood Questionnaire

From What's New for Chatham Kids, a blog by the Chatham County Partnership for Children: Congressman Bob Etheridge’s Response to Chatham County Partnership for Children Candidate Questionnaire  Throughout my time in public service, as a county commissioner, as a member of...

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The payoff from early education

"Early childhood education has a tremendous impact on the national economic security and the viability of the American dream." These are the words of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - not typically known for speaking on behalf of children's...

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NC Candidates Speak to Children's Issues

On October 5, the McDowell County Partnership for Children hosted a Candidate Forum. Candidates for almost every elected office attended. Here, several candidates answer these questions: In this time of economic crisis, how will you work to ensure that...

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NC Sen. Doug Berger Praises Smart Start

North Carolina Senator Doug Berger calls Smart Start an example of a program "that truly provide a significant service for our state" in his October newsletter. He writes: "It is an absolute responsibility of this State’s government to ensure that our...

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Step Up and Act for Children

Step Up and Act for Children event highlights the needs of North Carolina's children and calls on lawmakers to invest in children. Advocates, parents, children, service providers and concerned community members will call on lawmakers at the local, state and...

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“What do North Carolinians Want for Their Children?” report released today

North Carolinians Want Policymakers to Support Families and Increase Access to Quality Early Education Listen to radio news story. Access to high-quality early care and education, support for families, and the availability of programs and services to meet basic needs,...

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