Smart Start & NCPC News

News and information from the Smart Start Network and The North and Partnership for Children

Early Learning I3 Winners

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Investing in Innovation Fund (I3) recipients. According to the Department, "A cross-section of 49 school districts, nonprofit education organizations and institutions of higher education have been selected from among nearly 1,700...

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Smart Start’s Eva Hansen Profiled in Fayetteville Observer

Eva Hansen, president of the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc., is profiled in Sunday's Fayetteville Observe in an article titled, "Eva Hansen champions children's causes." "She definitely has a passion for children," said Donna Mansfield, a stay-at-home mother...

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Smart Start's Eva Hansen Profiled in Fayetteville Observer

Eva Hansen, president of the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc., is profiled in Sunday's Fayetteville Observe in an article titled, "Eva Hansen champions children's causes." "She definitely has a passion for children," said Donna Mansfield, a stay-at-home mother...

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Ashe Partnership Received Dollar General Literacy Grant

Ashe County Partnership for Children is a 2010 recipient of a $20,000 Family Literacy grant through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Its program “Ashe Family Literacy” provides adult education, early childhood education for the children of the adult students,...

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Governor Perdue Praises Smart Start Program

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue visited the Stokes Partnership for Children on Wednesday, July 14th.  She sat in on a program developed by the partnership and the local YMCA to promote healthy choices. Y-Start teaches young children about the importance...

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Consider the Possibilities

In addition to leading The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., Stephanie Fanjul is the new president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Her first column in NAEYC's magazine, Young Children, looks at how progress in...

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Dianne's Story

“I really dreaded going to public places with my 2-year-old son. When the slightest thing didn’t go his way he’d spin out in temper tantrums and I didn’t know how to handle it. With the help of The Incredible...

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Sharon's Story

“I have three boys ages 2 to 8. We started the program when my oldest was a couple of years old. I was so grateful to have Melony Mills (a parent educator) come into our home and give...

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Sec. Duncan’s Early Learning Tour

Earlier in 2010, Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, announced a Listening and Learning About Early Learning Tour. Four meetings were held, which focused on: Understanding Preschool – Grade 3 Structures, Workforce and Professional Development, Family Engagement, and Standards and Assessments. The presentations are...

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Retired School Administrator Honored with Smart Start’s Ashley O. Thrift Volunteer Service Award

Download MS Word version FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracy Zimmerman  - Date:  May 27, 2010 Phone:  919-821-9564 - [email protected] Raleigh – Bob Shinn, a retired administrator with Kannapolis City Schools, received the 2010 Ashley O. Thrift Volunteer Service Award. Shinn was recognized for 18 years...

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