Currently the U.S. is investing more than 2x’s the amount of money in educational programs for older students then it is in early learning programs. The New York Times recently published the following chart (the research was provided by College Board) highlighting the spending discrepancies between these two age groups:    

The U.S. Department of Education announced today a proposal to create an Office of Early Learning, tasked with overseeing the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grants and coordinating early learning programs across the Department. “Effective early learning programs are essential to prepare our children for success in school and beyond,” said

Being a child care administrator or family child care provider can sometimes be like a high-wire tightrope walker.  As the primary leader in your organization, you have to maintain a careful balance between nurturing open relationships with parents and establishing clear business guidelines and procedures.  It may seem couterintuitive, but clear, well-implemented

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released the 2011 Legislative Report Card, an online tool that grades legislators based on their support of pro-job, pro-business issues during the recently completed legislative session. Calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the issues outlined in the Florida Chamber’s 2011 Florida Business Agenda, the

Governor Rick Scott today made good on his campaign promise to not raise taxes and to reduce the size of government when he signed the 2011-2012 budget into law. While other states are raising taxes to balance their budgets, Governor Scott’s no new taxes approach to governing the state of Florida sends

The Florida Chamber of Commerce views a quality education as a vehicle for ensuring Florida’s transition to a new and sustainable economy.  After the passage of SB 736 – the Florida Chamber-backed education reform bill – there is more work to be done in education reform to make sure Florida is able

8 SIMPLE CRIB FACTS · No retrofitting will be allowed · Manufacturers must meet new standards by June 2011 · The new rules apply to owners and operators of child care facilities (including in-home child care, private, public, for profit, non-profit) and public accommodations such as hotels on December 28, 2012 ·

Do not replace your cribs immediately January 27, 2011 CRIB FACTS · No retrofitting will be allowed · Manufacturers must meet new standards by June 2011 · The new rules apply to owners and operators of child care facilities (including in-home child care, private, public, for profit, non-profit) and public accommodations such