I appreciate this guest post from Marian Combs
Who would have
thought that living here would inspire me to become an artist? Well, not
a paint and canvas kind of artist but the graphic design kind – I love
owning my own business and working for myself! I can only imagine what
my life would be like if I still had to sit in a cubicle all day and
stare at a computer screen to make money…I can’t believe I ever lived
that kind of life!
I got wireless internet Seattle
to help me communicate with my customers from my home office and I met
with an accountant to make sure I had all the logistics under control
before I got started. I thank God everyday I moved here and met Sam who
encouraged me to follow my dreams because with his support, both
emotional and financial, I never would have been able to do this for a
living. I can’t imagine doing anything else and I’m happier than I’ve
ever been so I can be grateful for everything I’ve got in life!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Nine states to share early learning grant
Studies show that youngsters who participate in strong early childhood programs have a much greater chance of succeeding in their academic and professional careers. Public schools are trying to stay ahead of the game.
Nine states will get a chance to jump-start their early childhood initiatives, thanks to $500 million in federal grant money. The funds are available through the U.S. Department of Education's program, Race to the Top. In this initiative, states compete for federal dollars to create programs that make schools more effective. The $500 million will be shared by the following states:
A long-term study by the Chicago Public Schools found that "children who attended a high quality early childhood program were more likely to graduate from high school, more likely to stay out of jail and less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol than students who did not attend such a program."
Sources: The Associated Press, Chicago Tribune
Nine states will get a chance to jump-start their early childhood initiatives, thanks to $500 million in federal grant money. The funds are available through the U.S. Department of Education's program, Race to the Top. In this initiative, states compete for federal dollars to create programs that make schools more effective. The $500 million will be shared by the following states:
- California
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- Washington
A long-term study by the Chicago Public Schools found that "children who attended a high quality early childhood program were more likely to graduate from high school, more likely to stay out of jail and less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol than students who did not attend such a program."
Sources: The Associated Press, Chicago Tribune
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