by Angela Duran | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Excel by Eight (E8) envisions a state where all children have access to quality health care and education that maximizes their full potential, regardless of gender, income, race/ethnicity, disability, or geography. We are committed to increasing children’s health and...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Children begin learning before they are even born. The brain development that takes place during the early part of a child’s life is the foundation of learning, behavior, and health. Quality educational settings and early child care are key to maximizing brain...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dr. Nikki Edge A child’s brain undergoes an impressive amount of change between birth and age three. In fact, by age three, the brain has reached 80 percent of its adult volume. Because a child’s developing brain is most flexible during the earliest months...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is every parent’s dream for their children to be happy and healthy. But many Arkansas parents are forced to choose between working to ensure their families’ financial stability or providing quality child care. Unfortunately, without access to quality child...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Oral health is a key indicator of children’s success. When kids experience cavities, it affects their abilities to eat, speak, play, and learn. Left untreated, tooth decay can lead to chronic absences, lower grades, and scores of adverse health and education outcomes....
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The lack of affordable, quality child care isn’t only a challenge for parents. It’s a threat to our economic future. A recent poll showed 34% of U.S. families with young children are facing serious problems finding options when adults need to work. In Arkansas alone,...
