Sunday, March 29, 2009
Other - Stimulus Providing Big Funding Boost For Early Childhood
This is an article I found on edweek.org. It basically talks about the stimulus package and how it is being used to boost early childhood education. Things have been looking pretty grim for us lately after hearing about all the jobs local school districts are cutting, but if states keep receiving these funds for early childhood education then hopefully schools will be able to hire more teachers. The article also discusses Early Head Start, and all that President Obama has promised to do for the program. It's interesting to see how much money has been sent to the program and to other early childhood programs. Another interesting point the article discusses is Pre-K programs. Most of the stimulus money goes to state elementary schools, so Pre-K schools have to receive funds from other places. Now, they are predicting a high competition as Pre-K educators fight for funds for their schools. Here's a link to the article.
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I am grateful that stimulus money has been designated for early childhood eduation. However in the State of South Carolina we may not benefit from those funds if Gov. Sanford continues to refuse the funds unless they are used to pay down the debt. Hopefully a compromise can be reached between the SC Senate and Gov. Sanford.
I just read your post and the Herald article... it's hard to understand where Gov. Sanford is coming from. I know why he's refusing the funds, but I feel like he should reexamine the situation and make a decision based on the needs of South Carolina schools instead of on politics.
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