by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 25, 2020 | Health
Arkansas is one of only five states that does not reimburse health care providers for developmental or autism screenings through Medicaid. As a result, many infants and toddlers miss out on needed services. In a significant step forward, the Department of Human...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 25, 2020 | Education
In 2019, the Arkansas Early Childhood Association launched T.E.A.C.H., the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood ® Scholarship Program. Through T.E.A.C.H., early childhood educators receive scholarships and paid time off to take classes to obtain...
by Joel Richardson | Sep 23, 2020 | E8 Communities
The Excel by Eight Steering Committee operates as an extension of the health and education partnerships of the Monroe County Children in Trust (MCCIT). MCCIT is a coalition of community partners that implements interventions to support families in need. The committee...
by Joel Richardson | Sep 22, 2020 | E8 Communities
Led by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Excel By Eight in Independence County is building on existing educational initiatives with its intentional focus on children from birth to age eight. As the group moved through its planning process, it identified five...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 19, 2020 | Communities
The Conway County Community Foundation convened an E8 Steering Committee that includes three public school districts, a multifaceted youth and family service organization and family representatives. Participating organizations provided opportunities to get input on...
