Early Childhood Focus

Federal Budget Cuts Hit Mississippi Childcare Program

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:38:31 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Republic
By Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. � Starting in June, the parents of nearly 4,000 children in Mississippi will lose their federally funded vouchers for daycare and after-school care costs.

A Local Organization Wants Funding For Early Education Programs

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:40:12 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WJTV News
By Tracy Armbruster
A local organization is calling on state and federal lawmakers to invest in high quality early education. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is asking for 260-million dollars a year to fund a pre-kindergarten program.

Advocates Discuss Benefits to State-funded Pre-k Program

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:59:57 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WLBT 3
By Ashley Conroy
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) -- Mississippi currently lacks state funds in early childhood education, but some have said the state could reduce the drop-out rate and generate millions of dollars long-term if this changed.

Mississippi Ranks at the Top of a Good List

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:48:21 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WLOX 13
By STAFF
Quite often we in the media report that Mississippi is at the bottom of some survey or poll. Today we want to share some good news. Mississippi is one of the best states in the nation when it comes to being prepared to protect our children during disasters.

Educators Expand Learning Opportunities

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:53:23 PST

Jan Macko and Andrea Macko Miller are dedicated to education.

Parents Face Tough Decision

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:29 PST

Some preschools in the Pine Belt are feeling the sting of tough economic times as more parents become unemployed and pull their children from daycare to make ends meet.

Child Care Feeling Downturn

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:27:55 PST

As money tightens, the economy is squeezing working parents and day-care directors alike inside a vicious financial circle.

MEC: Education Key to Good Economy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:16:48 PST

When the Mississippi Economic Council came through Meridian Thursday to talk about improving our state's economy, the bulk of their presentation was less about dollars and cents and more about providing a good education for our children.

Funds Requested for Schools Across State

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:16:44 PST

We have more than 1,000 public schools in Mississippi. While they may vary in size, grade levels and demographics, they all shoulder the incredible responsibility of helping Mississippi's boys and girls learn, grow and develop into caring, competent and contributing adults.

Lamar Schools to Consider Pre-k Program

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:12:29 PST

The Lamar County School Board voted to consider adding a pre-kindergarten program to the district at its monthly meeting Tuesday night in Purvis. The board will vote to approve the program at their Nov. 3 meeting.

Group Promoting Development, Education

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:14:39 PST

The Mississippi Economic Council on Wednesday brought its traveling road show to McComb, one of 26 towns on a �marathon tour� promoting education and economic development. Blake Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the state chamber of commerce, presented an hour-long program at the regular meeting of the McComb Rotary Club. Also in attendance were members of the McComb Kiwanis Club and several elected officials.

MEC Links Early Childhood Education To Economic Development

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:50:20 PST

Furthering Mississippi�s economic development gains starts not with a fresh crop of college graduates ready for the business world but a child who can read and comprehend by third grade, the Mississippi Economic Council's executive director said on Tuesday.

Preschool Program is Vital for Mississippi

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:08:12 PST

David Kirp is sold on early childhood education ("Bounds still making a case for pre-kindergarten in Miss.," July 29). Author of The Sandbox Investment and professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy, Kirp has been meeting with community and business leaders around the country and talking about how early childhood education must be a priority for America.

Child Care Key to State Economic Stability

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:40:34 PST

Sherrie Jones runs the Highway 90 Day Care and Learning Center in Pascagoula. Her clientele is mostly poor, black and Latino. She and her staff care for 67 children from infancy through age 12, some of them all day, every day, even in the summer.

Barbour urges private child care providers to enhance education

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:42:52 PST