August 2007

New York City needs to take universal pre-k programs seriously. Widely embraced by educators and parents alike as excellent preparation for primary school, it is also a good investment.
Teach the toddlers (New York Times, 8/26/07)

Dr. Dina Lieser's letter-to-the-editor was published in Newsday. 
Kids learn by interacting (Newsday, 8/20/07)

Governor Spitzer names Dr. Dina Lieser to appointment in Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board
Press release (Governor's Office, 8/9/07)

Governor Spitzer Encourages Child Health Plus enrollment to insure New York's Children.  Effort underway to enroll 400,000 children in health insurance program.
Press release (Governor's Office, 8/9/07)

New York state data from the Lynch cost-benefit analysis of pre-k have been summarized into a 2-page fact sheet.  (Economic Opportunity Institute, August 2007)  

At the federal and state level, across the country, preschool is increasingly part of political agendas.
As States Tackle Poverty, Preschool Gets High Marks (Wall Street Jounral, 8/9/07)

Broome County's community-wide, early childhood development initiative called "Building Brighter Futures for Broome" (BBFFB) uses research-based strategies to give children the best start possible.
Agencies team up for 'front lines' support of early childhood development (Press & Sun Bulletin, 8/8/07)