In an address to reporters, Education Secretary Arne Duncan concluded that the formula to closing the achievement gap between Latino and white students could be enrolling children in preschool. “Less than half of Hispanic children attend any kind of preschool – that’s kind of staggering,” said Duncan. “This is the fastest-growing […]
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Preschool Enrollment Can Minimize Latino-White Achievement Gap
May 31, 2013 By Latinovations Staff
Filed Under: Today's Feature Tagged With: Achievement Gap, Education, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Hispanics, Latinos, Preschool, President Barack Obama, The Furture of Children, Zero to Five Plan
HITN Early Learning Collaborative Provide New Tablet-Based Application for Preschoolers
March 21, 2013 By Latinovations Staff
The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) announced their new tablet-based Pocoyo PlaySets project yesterday that helps engage young children develop their English, reading and math skills. Yesterday’s announcement included a panel session on child development, tying into the launch of the Pocoyo PlaySets, whose mission is to “provide preschoolers […]
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