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Room to Grow
New report provides look into design and funding of early childhood facilities
"Room to Grow" is a compilation of articles about the design and financing of early childhood facilities. The easy-to-read publication provides a glimpse of what is possible in Oregon. Perhaps most importantly, it explains why we don't need to wait for a grand solution to begin developing early childhood facilities that are conducive to positive outcomes for children and families.
Voices for Quality
Directors of the child development programs at Nike, Portland State University and Mentor Graphics describe how their facilities facilitate early learning.
Gillian Brune
Director, Child Development Center
Mentor Graphics
Marilyn Harrison
Executive Director of Child Development Programs
Nike
Will Parnell, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education
Pedagogical Director, Helen Gordon Child Development Center
Portland State University
Is Oregon a State at Risk?
Report emphasizes need to build social and emotional health of young children
From Risk to Resilience highlights why and how the social, emotional and behavioral health of young children provides the foundation for success in school and beyond. The report calls attention to the individual and societal consequences of young at-risk children not having access to prevention strategies that can change the trajectory of their lives.
Report | Press Release | The Oregonian
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