by Sarah Green | Aug 2, 2017 | News, Student Issues
America is failing its kids when it comes to early education. One of the best practices that the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has identified for educational success is an early start, and in this arena, the United States falls...
by Sarah Green | Jan 23, 2017 | Student Issues
Ever wonder if there’s a way to predict how well you’ll do in your career? Turns out the earliest days of your life can have an extensive impact on what the rest of your life will look like—including your job prospects. In Professor James Heckman’s recent study, The...
by Sarah Green | Oct 23, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
Literacy is one of the things children most need to learn to be successful in today’s world. A child who doesn’t learn to read properly can fall behind quickly in school, miss out on opportunities, struggle even throughout adulthood. But literacy isn’t just something...
by Supporting Education | Oct 7, 2013 | Parent Issues, Profiles
Remember the days when you had endless hours to lie in the grass and read a great book? Maybe not. Want to start now? Visit the public library. There you can gain access to thousands of wonderful books just waiting for you to pick them up. Children who have access...
by Supporting Education | Oct 29, 2012 | News
“With one in three of Mississippi’s children living in poverty, a dedication to early childhood education and community engagement enables children and families to thrive.” I recently watched a short documentary about one mother’s personal experience of raising three...
