Friday, July 26, 2013

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The Early Childhood and The Baby College Programs seemed particularly relevant to my current professional development because researchers confirm that the early-childhood years are key to building a strong foundation for future educational success Harlem Children's Zone has been bolstering its work with children and families in these critically important first years. Like all of HCZ’s programs, our early childhood programs provide their services free to the public, which is possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. The Baby College offers a nine-week parenting workshop to expectant parents and those raising a child up to three years old. Among other lessons, the workshops promote reading to children and verbal discipline over corporal punishment. Over the past two years, more than 870 people graduated from The Baby College.

I didn't find any ideas/statements/resources to be controversial, but the website made me think about an issue in new ways. For example, I see that there programs are free of charge. Whereas if this was in the United States, I feel as though some of our programs would charge and want a donations at the same time. The Baby College and The Promise Academy Charter Schools were good programs that focus on children getting a high-quality well-rounded education.

I learned that their last newsletter was from Spring 2009. It was very informative information about TEAM HCZ. The newsletter was titled 100 DAYS OF PEACE AND PURPOSE. The purpose was a look back at some of the people and events that made 100 Days a success. It had numerous of topics such as Public-service campaign helps Harlem community; Volunteers help HCZ; Chess team scores big at national tournament; Promise students excel on statewide exams; Bringing $7 million to Harlem taxpayers; Preventive programs launch Quality Assurance Team; College news; Multi-media arts show; Getting ready for college; Financial Summit for high school students; New initiative to create role models for boys; Showtime Tournament nets several winners. I like this quote by the president: 
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been
waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
- President Barack Obama

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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Very interesting information! I particularly love the quote at the bottom by President Obama. If we wait on change to come, we will be waiting endlessly. We are the change! Love it!

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  2. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Hi LaCasa,

    I enjoyed reading your blog. I think the Baby College Program sounds very promising when educating parents. This sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Amy

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  3. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Hello LaCasa,

    I like the Baby College information also. This should be a program offered everywhere to all parents. It is early information for both parent and child. I also love that they do a graduation when parents complete the program. Nice.

    Pam

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  4. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Hi LaCasa
    You posted a lot of good information, I to think that early childhood programs should be free of charge but free of charge for everyone not just for those who are considered low income. I think that the programs are very good and all should take advantage if they can. Good Post!!

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  5. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    LaCasa,
    Thank you for sharing so much about the Early Childhood and Baby College Programs. It seems like a great program. I agree that there should be early childhood programs for all children, no matter their income.

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