Child care center characteristics associated with preschoolers’ physical...
Summary Introduction: Despite children spending long hours in child care centers, it is unknown what center characteristics are associated with children’s moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)...
View ArticlePreschool without walls
EXCERPTSThree-year-old Desi Sorrelgreen’s favorite thing about his preschool is “running up hills.” His classmate Stelyn Carter, 5, likes to “be quiet and listen to birds — crows, owls and...
View ArticleThe new preschool is crushing kids
EXCERPTSStep into an American preschool classroom today and you are likely to be bombarded with what we educators call a print-rich environment, every surface festooned with alphabet charts, bar...
View ArticleInfluencing factors of children's fruit, vegetable and sugar-enriched food...
AbstractIntroduction: A large proportion of young children spend most of their weekdays at preschool in Western countries. In Finland, three meals are included in a full day at preschool. These meals...
View ArticleWorries over international testing of NZ 5 year olds
EXCERPTSEducators and researchers are worried an OECD plan to test New Zealand 5 year olds against children of other countries could narrow Early Childhood Education curricula.The International Early...
View ArticleDelivering on the promise of New York City's Pre-K for all
EXCERPTSIn 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña launched Pre-K for All — more than tripling the number of four-year-olds enrolled in free, full-day,...
View ArticleIs Canada finally coming of age over child and family policy?
It’s about time for this strong, progressive step for women, children and families. EXCERPTSNo longer tinkering around the edges, last week's announcement of Ontario's investment of a new $2.2...
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