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The Early Learning Imperative for Latino Families
On September 29-30, 2011, Columbia University’s Latin America Student Association held its annual conference entitled “A Positive Outlook of the Region, Lessons Learned & Challenges Ahead.” The conference explored a range of trending topics including challenges and opportunities in education for Latino children in the U.S. and throughout Latin America, sustainable energy and overcoming conflict in transitions.
Insights on Mom Congress
As an early childhood educator for KinderCare, I recently had the privilege of attending the 2011 Mom Congress conference at Georgetown University.
Moms Who are Passionate About Education
For the second year in a row, a group of 51 truly inspiring mothers, one from each state and the District of Columbia, gathered in Washington DC this spring at Parenting Magazine’s Mom Congress to share their passion for education and for the future of their children and throughout the United States.
The Importance of Being Kindergarten-Ready
Education Week recently published a commentary I wrote about the importance of children being ready for Kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness has far-reaching implications for children and their later success in school and beyond. I would like to share it with you.
Lessons Learned in Zimbabwe
It’s funny, looking back, that the idea of a childcare company, or even just childcare in general, never made much sense to me when I was younger. “What’s so important about childcare?” I used to think. “How is it that something as big as a company can manage something as small as (dare I say it) babysitting?” I had no idea, and never did I once think that my first professional endeavor after graduating high school would be with a childcare organization.
The Power and Potential of Parental Engagement
51 delegates, 16 speakers and countless discussions, efforts and hopes. The inaugural Mom Congress kicked off on Monday, May 3rd in Washington D.C. with a strong sense of both individual and collective empowerment. As the lead sponsor of the event and on behalf of KinderCare Learning Centers, I was moved by the power and potential that every mom brought with her to advocate for change and improvement in education for their children.
Milken Institute Global Conference Highlights Need for Changes to Our Education System
This past week the Milken Institute Global Conference was held in Los Angeles, bringing together 3000 luminaries from finance, government, industry, philanthropy and education. These impressive leaders discussed a wide range of issues including global economics, politics, energy policy, health policy and, most importantly (at least in my mind), education.
Week of the Young Child Focuses on Early Childhood Education and Teachers
It is hard to believe that this week (April 11 – 17) is 2010’s Week of the Young Child, as it seems that it was only yesterday that we celebrated this last year. For those of you that are not familiar with this event, it is a weeklong opportunity to focus on the importance of early childhood education and acknowledge the important role that teachers play in the lives of their children.