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Early Education
Ari Brown // Oct. 24, 2011 // 1:46 PM

The author of a recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics explains why you should turn off the tube when your baby or toddler is around. More



Gael Levin-Simon // Oct. 14, 2011 // 10:52 AM

Learning occurs constantly during the preschool years – pick up some tips on extending education through everyday activities from Sprout. More



Patricia Raina // Sep. 25, 2011 // 10:00 AM

Ten contestants will be subjected to a classroom of 32 Kindergarteners for one day. Do you have what it takes to be the next “Kindergarten Teacher?” More



Arne Duncan // Sep. 15, 2011 // 9:00 AM

The Secretary of Education explains why Race to the Top will be focused on early education this year, with the $500 million Early Learning Challenge. More



Patricia Kuhl // Sep. 14, 2011 // 12:20 PM

Infants who live in bilingual households are more open to language learning for longer and are more flexible thinkers. More



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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
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Education Nation On-the-Road was in Los Angeles May 13-19. Check out highlights from the Teacher Town Hall and Job One panel discussion, and find out more about the challenges and opportunities for LA’s school system. More
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Education Nation On-the-Road’s first stop was Chicago, Illinois! Chicago locals visited us at the Education Nation Experience on NBC Plaza, and 250 teachers came together for a Teacher Town Hall to talk about challenges and opportunities inside and outside the classroom. NBC News also convened Chicago civic and business leaders for a discussion on how best to prepare our students for the jobs of the future. More