The American dream, suspended
In the midst of a war in which 7,000 children have died, the American Dream has been suspended for many. Among them are millions of Syrian child refugees.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Invisible wounds: Amena’s story
Last year alone, more than 800 refugee children escaped the horrors of war, only to drown in the Mediterranean Sea. This is Amena’s story.
Photo of the month: Oumar, 1, survived malnutrition in Nigeria
Oumar turned one year old in August. This is a big deal: in Nigeria, half a million children’s lives are threatened by famine.
The Valentine’s Day gifts that children really need
Tanya, an early ed advocate and mom of three, would like to give these Valentine’s Day gifts to her children: discovery, curiosity and a voice.
Call for Submissions: “The Quality of Early Childhood Education in the U.S.”
Have you advocated for early childhood education in the U.S.? Consider submitting a piece to our blog about your experiences as an advocate for kids.
Why are you using your voice for kids, advocate?
“My cousin and I are hip and hip all the time; she’s my best friend. She ended up having severe scoliosis.”
Best job ever: helping Americans become political advocates
In college, Diana Onken never expected that she’d be able to make a career out of inspiring people to advocate for kids. Now she does it every day.
Mr. President: Early Education Will Make America Great Again
Education has always been our path to success. It is the American way.
Photo of the month: 5-year-old Neveah from Mississippi
When Neveah began in Head Start, she only knew 12 letters of the alphabet.
What does the health of moms and babies have to do with national security?
As the world becomes increasingly globalized, each country is depending more on each other than ever before.