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  • In solving high costs of childcare, Alberta should look to Quebec

    February 12, 2020 |

    St. Albert Today |

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    Response Location: Canada, Quebec, Quebec

    By expanding childcare access and reducing costs, Quebec has seen a steep increase in the percentage of women actively involved in its workforce. Could this system, which has been financially sustainable as a result of the increase in the number of employees paying taxes, work in other parts of Canada?

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  • How play is making a comeback in Kindergarten

    February 08, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Everett, Washington

    In Washington state, a school specifically for kindergartners focuses on play-based instruction. English language learners at the school are making impressive progress under this model, teachers say.

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  • Learning Space For Child Migrants Expands In Tijuana

    February 04, 2020 |

    KPBS Public Media |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Mexico, Tijuana

    "The Nest" in Tijuana is a space for migrant children to relax and be themselves during a very stressful time. "The Nest" was established by the Pedagogical Institute of Los Angeles and sits across the street from a shelter where many of their students live. Parents and other migrants also benefit from the space which they describe as stress-relieving.

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  • When the bus is the schoolhouse

    February 03, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Manchester, Kentucky

    A number of barriers prevent young children in Appalachia from enrolling in formal preschool classes. In response, a fleet of buses is traveling to remote communities to teach students academic and social skills.

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  • How to Save a Dying Language

    December 09, 2019 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    Experiential and immersive learning preserves indigenous cultures and languages. After nearly being lost by the mid-twentieth century, the Hawaiian language has seen a resurgence thanks to the culture-based educational methods promoted by Pūana Leo preschools. The Pūana Leo schools, along with other K-12 immersive programs incorporate Hawaiian mo’olelo story-telling techniques that infuse cultural identity into education.

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  • A new 'Sesame Street' show in Arabic aims to help refugee children

    November 20, 2019 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: Syria

    Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee created a special show for displaced Syrian children conducted entirely in Arabic. The show teaches children lessons like counting and the alphabet, but it also teaches them emotional coping skills, which is very important for refugee children. The show is accompanied by trained early childhood development facilitators who visit homes and interact with the children playing games or reading books.

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  • Sesame and the IRC join forces to help Syrian refugee children

    November 17, 2019 |

    60 Minutes |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Jordan

    Sesame Street has long been used as an educational tool for children throughout the U.S., but a partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop is expanding the reach of the popular television program. Together, the IRC and Sesame Workshop have now created a version of the show that specifically targets issues faced by children in refugee camps with the goal of enhancing both emotional and educational well-being.

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  • Recife is tackling violence by making life better for its youngest residents

    November 15, 2019 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Recife, Pernambuco

    The Brazilian city of Recife is tackling violence prevention by focusing on early-childhood education through a program called Urban95. In addition to painting the streets and buildings bright colors, Urban95 offers accessible services like pre- and post-natal services to caregivers and storytelling & play opportunities for young children. The program was rolled out in two communities, and one proved more successful than the other because it partnered with a preexisting organization within the community.

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  • How Cleveland revamped its preschool programs in just five years

    October 31, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    With $14 million in public and private funding, Cleveland transformed its early childhood education offerings in just five years. The partnership called PRE4CLE provided intensive support and funding for staff education and salaries, curricula, classroom supplies, renovations, and more.

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  • How can children be taught about death and serious illness? Audio icon

    October 10, 2019 |

    Al Jazeera |

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    Response Location: Germany, Arnsberg

    At a German preschool, an intergenerational mentoring program pairs community members with young children to productively talk about complex life concepts such as illness and death. Studies have shown that such programs can promote prosocial behavior and encourage empathy in kids.

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