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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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Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education

Posted on November 5, 2012 by kelly.burnes

Perspective – Thoughts from the Field Nancy Carlsson-Paige was recently featured on CNN’s Schools of Thought with her piece: My view: Obama, Romney need to know one thing about early childhood education – start over. If you haven’t read it, … Continue reading →

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The Role of Philanthropy in Early Childhood Education

Posted on October 10, 2012 by kelly.burnes

Perspective – Thoughts from the Field ECE NewsWatch had a chance to chat with Heather Filipowicz, Executive Director of The WNY Women’s Foundation. Here, Heather provides a glimpse into her work with women and girls in Buffalo, and shows how … Continue reading →

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Perspective – Thoughts from the Field

Posted on October 10, 2012 by kelly.burnes

As part of our efforts to provide relevant and timely information on a range of issues covering public policy, curriculum, teacher effectiveness, funding, etc.; we are launching a new series – Perspective – Thoughts from the Field. This series will … 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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CPAC Newsletter 2012: Advance Your Career with the CPAC Program

Posted on June 19, 2012 by pdi blogger

- Are you interested in advancing your career as an early childhood professional? – Are you interested in taking on a leadership role at your center? – Do you want to develop your leadership and management skills? If so, we … Continue reading →

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Having a Job Doesn’t Pay the Child Care Bills?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by kelly.burnes

This article on CNNMoney today really made me arch an eyebrow? It’s the complete opposite side of the story, do you buy it? I also think this is a perfect case for why employer-sponsored child care should be enacted. It … 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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We’re not the only ones…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by kelly.burnes

The U.S. is far from the only country struggling with child care demands and the quality of early childhood education. Take a look at this story from The Conversation. And then weigh in with your thoughts by leaving a comment. … Continue reading →

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New Study Sheds Light on Teachers’ Impact Beyond the Classroom

Posted on January 17, 2012 by pdi

Few topics cause as much debate and concern in education as teacher quality and effectiveness. Do teachers have a strong impact on a student’s performance? Can we measure this impact? How do we identify effective teachers? Last month, the National … Continue reading →

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