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Winter is coming, and that means that the holidays are on their way. It's the perfect time to feel the holiday spirit and try to help your fellow man. There are a lot of different ways to do that, so it's easy to find something that can make a difference for a small part of the world

The STARS in Keystone STARS stand for Standards, Training and Development Sessions, Assistance, Resources and Support. Keystone STARS is a program based in the state of Pennsylvania. It is built on an evidence-based reward system of four stars. The families can use it to help the early learning programs in their area improve. The four stars build

After school activities have been a topic of research in recent years. Specifically if after school activities can lead to academic success in the classroom. Research suggests that these types of programs can lead to: higher grades improved social skills preventing negative feelings like loneliness and boredom.   The Evidence: Recent research has found that after school

All too many children are entering public schools already unprepared for success. They don't have the tools, the foundations, or the background they need in order to succeed among classmates who may have been attending private preschools from their earliest days, whose parents can afford private tutors when they are unable to learn in a traditional classroom

Parents of toddlers worldwide surely all have a moment where, bewildered by reviews and testimonials and drowning in preschool registration forms, they wonder why pre-kindergarten education is important. Surely the process wouldn't be so demanding if it wasn't worth it, but what can you possibly teach ungainly two-year-olds and pushy threenagers? Building Blocks of Success Part of

Making child care choices as a parent can seem overwhelming. There is so much research out there and so many options. How do you choose what is best for your child and your family? Here are just a few of the benefits when parents choose to enroll their children in day care programs. Socialization at Day Care