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From ReadyNation: STEM and Early Childhood

Posted on April 3, 2013 by pdi

ReadyNation.org has posted a new brief about the importance of quality Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) preparation in the early years. Visit ReadyNation.org or Download the PDF of the brief Then make sure to come back and let us … Continue reading →

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The Best Screen-Free Week Ever!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by pdi

Screen-Free Week is an annual event organized by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. This year's is the week of April 29 – May 5. CCFC has lots of great ideas and materials to help you make your Screen-Free Week … Continue reading →

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From WNYC’s Schoolbook: Pre-K in NYC is Expanding

Posted on March 11, 2013 by pdi

Access to Pre-Kindergarten is expanding in NYC, which is great news. Read more at WNYC's Schoolbook: http://www.schoolbook.org/2013/03/05/pre-k-aligned-to-common-core-still-pretty-fun/

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The New York Times Asks: Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by pdi

I think you know what PDI's answer would be! Read voices from select contributors on the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/02/25/is-public-preschool-a-smart-investment

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PDI at the 2013 NYSAEYC Annual Conference

Posted on February 26, 2013 by pdi

The NYSAEYC Annual Conference is always a fantastic event for the field, and this year is no different. We wanted to take a moment to highlight PDI's involvement in this year's conference. So jbe sure to join us there! You … Continue reading →

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On the KaBOOM blog: Beautiful Schools

Posted on September 5, 2012 by pdi

If you haven’t checked out the blog of KaBOOM, the great non-profit dedicated to bringing play into children’s lives, this article is a great entry point. KaBOOM profiles playful, beautiful schools from around the world to invite us to dream … Continue reading →

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The Latest Issue of Early Childhood News

Posted on April 5, 2012 by pdi

Welcome to the latest issue of Early Childhood News! We hope you enjoy this latest issue of our quarterly newsletter. A preview of the stories in this latest issue are after the jump, click the “Read Early Childhood News” link … Continue reading →

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Exciting New Read: “Seeing Children with New Eyes”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by pdi

Sydney Gurewitz Clemens is releasing Part One of her new book, Seeing Children with New Eyes: What we’ve learned from Reggio Emilia about children and ourselves, to generously insure the broadest access possible! Sydney has written about young children throughout … Continue reading →

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Must Watch! A New Video About the Importance of Play

Posted on April 4, 2012 by pdi

From KaboomPlay and The Gesell Institute of Human Development comes a new video about the importance of play for children, and the ever-increasing push for more academics in Kindergarten: “The Role of Play in the Overly-Academic Classroom” The Gesell Institute … Continue reading →

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Reflections on “Dine and Discuss: Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by pdi

Last Thursday’s Dine & Discuss Networking event held at the Murphy Institute focused on careers in early intervention and preschool special education.  The event features a panel made up of professionals working in all levels of the field including higher … Continue reading →

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