Jan 23, 2018
Summary: Did North Carolina’s investments in pre-kindergarten programs like SmartStart make a difference for our state’s children? How long did the effects last? Did they make a substantial difference in…
Dec 8, 2017
Yet another compelling reason to join us in February to learn more on designing, implementing and funding early childhood initiatives in your local communities… A recent report released by the…
Oct 26, 2017
Leaders across the state are increasingly focused on—and investing in—early childhood development programs in their communities. Some communities are improving and expanding existing programs while others are working to get…
Jun 16, 2017
The groundswell of interest in early childhood development as an economic development strategy is bringing to light a host of important issues. Among these: how to better connect early care…
Jun 6, 2017
Summary: On the one hand, who could have predicted it? Laura Gerald grew up in Robeson County, went to Harvard and Johns Hopkins for her medical degree, then ignored the…
May 11, 2017
We’re grateful that Crystal Imes, NETworX Yadkin Coordinator, will join us at this month's RFCAI conference to answer important questions about Toxic Stress, stress resulting from trauma.
Feb 16, 2017
This past week, 35 rural faith leaders joined over 300 North Carolina government, business and nonprofit leaders at IEI’s 2017 Emerging Issues Focus Forum, kidonomics: The Economics of Early Childhood…
We’re grateful that Crystal Imes, NETworX Yadkin Coordinator, will join us at this month's RFCAI conference to answer important questions about Toxic Stress, stress resulting from