June 2007

New Research Shows Pre-K Programs Increase High School Graduation Rates by 10 Percentage Points, Cut Murders by 20 Percent.  Press release (Fight Crime Invest in Kids, 6/28/07)

The governor has named the leaders of his new Children’s Cabinet and announced that health care for New York’s uninsured children and higher quality pre-kindergarten would be the panel’s top priorities.
Priorities set, chairs named for Children’s Cabinet (Legislative Gazette, 6/25/07)

The Winning Beginning New York Children's Art Project was displayed in the Legislative Office Building and the Capitol.  Art display shows importance of early education (Legislative Gazette, 6/25/07)

Pediatricians Ask Senate for Vote on Loan Forgiveness Bill for Early Childhood Professionals: Over 100 doctors sign-on to letter.  Loan Forgiveness Sign-on Letter (6/14/07);  Press Release (6/14/07)

Save the Date: June 18-20 - Albany, NY.  Visit the Children's Art Project display near the Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Come see the developmental and creative process unfold through the art of our youngest learners! (Winning Beginning NY, 6/1/07)