@EarlyMatters

Working to raise awareness about the importance of high quality early education and to make a strong case for increased investment in this critical area.

 Houston, Texas
earlymattershouston.org/
Joined September 2014
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High-quality, statewide preschool is possible–just look to Michigan brook.gs/2jYwqgq via @BrookingsInst
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Texas Lawmakers Could Trim Funding for Pre-K, Despite New Research houstonpublicmedia.org/artic…

Texas Lawmakers Could Trim Funding for Pre-K, Despite New Research | Houston Public Media

Advocates hope to see strong support from Governor Greg Abbot soon. He made early education a top priority last session.

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By the book: Empty school libraries get new resources, staff houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @HoustonChron

By the book: Empty school libraries get new resources, staff

Thousands of new volumes and learning resources were unveiled Wednesday at three southside schools in some of Houston's poorest neighborhoods, following an uproar from parents last fall about...

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Advocates push to double funding for pre-K grants chron.com/local/texas-politi… via @houstonchron

Advocates push to double funding for pre-K grants

Advocates for kids are pushing hard for more investment in pre-kindergarten knowing full...

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It Turns Out Spending More Probably Does Improve Education nyti.ms/2hfz5kf via @UpshotNYT
Via @NPR: How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down n.pr/2h1xvlJ
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Want to increase childhood literacy rates? Getting kids to school may be a good place to start. brook.gs/2fPQfjX via @BrookingsInst
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Via @NPR: 6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education n.pr/2dPBbFz

6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education

Kids are showing reading gains in dual-language classrooms. There may be underlying brain advantages at work.

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How long can stingy Texas short public education and remain a business juggernaut? dallasnews.com/business/busi… via @dallasnews

How long can stingy Texas short public education and remain a business juggernaut? 

How long can stingy Texas short public education and remain a business juggernaut?

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Via @NPR: A Lesson For Preschools: When It's Done Right, The Benefits Last n.pr/2fx0rBb
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Because #EarlyMatters,The Science of Early Childhood Development developingchild.harvard.edu/…

InBrief: The Science of Early Childhood Development

Explore why child development—particularly from birth to five years—is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

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Watch 'Why Talking To Little Kids Matters | Anne Fernald | TEDxMonterey' Video at TEDxTalks tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Why-…
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Via @NPR: Poll: Cost Of Child Care Causes Financial Stress For Many Families n.pr/2ezUCjA
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Supporting Early Learning through the Every Student Succeeds Act ed.gov/news/press-releases/u…
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TEA seeks input on ESSA implementation in Texas tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News…
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Attention HISD parents! You now have FREE access to ReadyRosie, online educational resources for children ages 0-6 houstonisd.org/readyrosie
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