New Grants Fund Reading Efforts The U.S. Department of Education offers two new grants for states and local projects to develop literacy skills among young children.
Tips for Reading to Young Children Suggestions for reading aloud to children are excerpted from a publication released last month, entitled Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers, Child Care & Family Providers.
The May broadcast highlighted partnerships and school districts around the country that are creating comprehensive early childhood programs; the June show will focus on local efforts to keep youths engaged in learning after school.
Broad Acres Elementary Finds Early Success A member of the Department of Education?s Partnership for Family Involvement in Education (PFIE), Broad Acres Elementary finds success with younger children in a highly diverse Silver Spring, Md., community.
About Our Partners A roundup of recent activities of PFIE members, including Office of Governor Jeb Bush, Target Stores and ZERO TO THREESM.
Building Blocks for Reading A sample of popular publications offering research-based practices for educators, parents and child-care providers to teach young children the basic skills for reading.
Credits Community Update is published by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, U.S. Department of Education.
