Last month President Obama was interviewed on the Today Show. The state of American education was one topic addressed. What drew my attention was his view on the American school calendar and the length of our school day. Our President raised some unpopular views. Allow me the liberty to paraphrase and illustrate his message. After [...]
I am happy and alarmed to report about an ongoing study which has been tracking over 1,300 children in group care since 1991. So far, the study’s findings found obedience and academic problems among those who received low-quality care during their first 4½ years of life and persisted through their 15th birthday. The quality care profile included: The caregivers’ warmth, sensitivity, emotional support and the amount of cognitive stimulation they provided. Children receiving higher-quality care displayed fewer behavioral problems than children receiving lower-quality care. The type of care, whether inside or outside the home did not seem to matter.
Every so often I get a call from a niece or nephew, looking for guidance in choosing the right preschool program for their child. I gather the necessary checklists and brochures and send them off. In my heart I have such an empty feeling, because I know that all the written material I can [...]
Grace L. Geller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Queens College, and an Advanced Level Director’s Credential. Ms. Geller has been a validator for NAEYC and A.I.S.F. as well as a DCF trainer for Nova Southeastern University. She has authored articles on childcare, parenting and curriculum featured in: “Our City Weston”, “City Magazine”, “Today’s Parent”, and “Broward Family”.
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