Early Childhood Education

Pro bono projects focus on five core areas of business CHICAGO -- Public Communications Inc. (PCI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary year in 2012 by honoring its founders and heritage through a series...

FAIRFAX, Va. -- ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a new contract by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute...

When it comes to running a successful restaurant, David Overton takes the cake--chessecake. that is. As CEO of The Cheesecake Factory Inc., Overton has grown the company from its humble beginnings as a...

Classroom Technology Solutions By Hatch Proven To Increase Math & Literacy Scores RALEIGH, N.C. -- Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has partnered with Hatch[R], a leading provider of technology for early learning,...

Andrew Schroeder, CR, general manager of Schroeder Design/Build Inc., Fairfax, Va. Year business was founded: 1986 Number of team members: 9, plus an extended family of trades and suppliers Industry involvement: Remodelers Advantage...

HEADNOTE 2012 Looks Like a Wild Ride for the Golden State The Legislature gathers Jan. 4- to begin the final year of the 2011-12 legislative session, and it looks to be one of...

NORTHEAST - Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) presented its second annual "Sheboygan County Economic Driver of the Year" Award to Ben Salzmann, President and CEO of Acuity. * Research conducted by Super...

Thirty years old in 2012, Board of Education v. Rowley^ remains the Supreme Court's sole pronouncement on the meaning of the duty to provide appropriate education for children with disabilities. This duty is...

Who altered the Long Island economic and business landscapes in 2011? After covering the major stories and players all year, the staff at LIBN has spotlighted 20 men and women - and one...

SEATTLE -- The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to The Mountaineers, the Seattle-based outdoor education, recreation...

--McKenna Online Initiative Promotes Save the Children's U.S. Literacy Program-- MIDDLETON, Wis. -- This January, girls everywhere will flip for McKenna(TM), American Girl's new 2012 Girl of the Year([R]). A determined, energetic girl...

A new building designed by Scott | Edwards Architecture in Coos Bay will let the Oregon Coast Community Action organization consolidate many of its services. "One of the big programs they offer is...

A contentious battle for Indianapolis mayor culminated in a second term for Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, who won the race with 51 percent of the vote. His Democratic challenger, Melina Kennedy, garnered 47...

Within the last week, the Department announced funding under several competitive programs: * On December 16, in a White House ceremony, Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes, Secretary Duncan, and Secretary of Health...

"This is an important moment in our effort to build a world-class education system in America. ... Everyone who works in education can agree that investing in early learning is one of the...

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a53229/starting_strong_ii) has announced the addition of OECD Publishing 's new report "Starting Strong III: A Quality Toolbox for Early Childhood Education and Care" to their offering. Early childhood...

First 5 California Early Learning Programs Centerpiece of Winning Grant Proposal SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The U.S. Department of Education announced today that California will receive more than $50 million in federal "Race to...

Random House to Publish Extensive Line of Books Inspired by the "Pocoyo" Television Series, Currently Airing on Nick Jr., Univision and PBS, to Debut Summer 2012 MADRID -- Zinkia Entertainment, specialists in the...

The Mahalia Jackson Early Childhood and Family Learning Center is an island of promise in Central City, an area that continues to struggle with blight and crime. Surrounding the pristine campus are abandoned...