The name of the organization I chose is Pre K Now - The Pew Charitable Trusts: http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067\
This website is organized to campaign for high quality pre-k programs. They want to take the current K-12 system and change it to Pre-K-12. "The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life."
This caught my attention because I am a Pre-K teacher. We are not mandated in our state and I think it would be awesome if we were mandated!!! That's the reason I chose to research this website. I just recently signed up for the newsletter, so when I get it I will be sure to update my blog!
Hi Shanda! We are both watching the same website. I signed up for the RSS feed and I get the newsletters in my RSS mailbox in my email. When I signed up, PEW automatically delivered about 30 of them. I look forward to getting to know you in this class. I work in a program that is not mandated either. I often wonder if it would be a good thing to be mandated or not. I am guessing if parent education was mandated, many parents would not come because of an implied stigma that comes with a mandated parent education program. Mandating to me means paperwork! Thanks so much for posting early this week! Katy Smith
ReplyDeleteI love your verse on your blog. It is one of my favorites. I have worked in a small christain school for many years and nursery school teacher do not have to be mandated. However, I believe that some people work with children just for the money and not becuase they truly care about children's well being.I am not sure if being mandated would help but, I do not think I person would go through all the troubles of getting mandated if they truly do not care. I could be wrong. Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteShanda,
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a Pre-K Now magazine I took years ago. I loved it but have been unable to find it recently. I guess it isn't published anymore. I believe there can't be too many organizations and publications promoting the importance of early childhood education. I look forward to what you discover on their cite.
Laurie Parker
Hi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteI am interested in learning more about PEW. It sounds like an organization committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Magretta