by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 21, 2021 | E8 Communities, Education
Photo courtesy of Cedar Ridge School District. How can we measure children’s development? We must rely on insight from those closest to them. Throughout the school year, teachers have the opportunity to witness key facets of students’ cognitive, emotional, physical,...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 20, 2021 | Education, Family, Health
When does learning begin? For decades, kindergarten was viewed as the cornerstone of children’s educational and real-world success. But research now consistently shows brain development happens much earlier. In fact, it starts at birth. According to the American...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jul 19, 2021 | Education
If quality child care costs more than most families can afford, why is the child care market not financially stable? When developing a budget or business plan, a child care center must consider the iron triangle: full enrollment, revenue that covers per-child expenses...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 12, 2021 | Education
Arkansas’s economy depends on quality early care and education. These programs not only allow parents to return to and stay engaged at work, they also provide stimulating, responsive learning environments for children during critical periods of early development....
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 11, 2021 | Education
The following post was originally written by Rick Neal as an op-ed for Arkansas Money & Politics and published January 11, 2021. The original article can be found here. Starting at birth, children are constantly learning. Each interaction, no matter how seemingly...
