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How Babies" Brains Develop
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (817+ words) By Katie Dukes, director of early childhood policy, Ed NC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact " and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood " is largely shaped…...
TS Jordan Foundation Uplifts Communities with the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt
2+ week, 1+ day ago (400+ words) By CW, The Freelancer Laughter, music, and the sound of kids racing across the grass filled the air on March 21 at John F. Kennedy Park in Southeastern San Diego, where the TS Jordan 2026 Easter Egg Hunt brought the community together for…...
Students Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Parade of Nations
3+ week, 6+ day ago (379+ words) More than 300 students were in attendance, including Alice Gutierrez, a fifth grader and No Place for Hate student leader at Ibarra Elementary. "A people without a voice cannot be heard." The Voice & Viewpoint delivers content that matters to you. Stay…...
What Parents Should Know About Early Childhood Dental Care
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (990+ words) By Lettecha Johnson There's nothing like seeing your child smile at any age, and you can ensure they have a beautiful one by taking their oral hygiene seriously from infancy. Childhood dental care involves establishing good oral hygiene using proper…...
Mattel Adds an Autistic Barbie to Doll Line Devoted to Showcasing Diversity and Inclusion
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (512+ words) Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with'autism. The goal: to create a Barbie…...
Bell Middle School Becomes a Holiday Hub
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) By Olivia Clark, Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer Assemblymember Dr. La Shae Sharp-Collins, her volunteer team, and several community partners took over Bell Middle School on December 20 for the 79th District Holiday Giveaway, drawing hundreds of community members. The campus became a…...
Caregivers of Young Children Report Difficulty Accessing Essentials from Food Pantries
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) By RAPID Survey Project One in four parents of children under age 6 look to food pantries for support Types of things parents of young children need from food pantries, overall Caregivers of young children express concerns about some of the…...
Trump's Crackdown on Immigration is Taking a Toll on Child Care Workers
4+ mon, 4+ hour ago (714+ words) By Moriah Balingit, AP Education Writer And in October, the school scrapped its beloved Hispanic Heritage Month parade, when immigrant parents typically dressed their children in costumes and soccer jerseys from their home countries. ICE had begun stopping staff members,…...
Students Lead Fourth Annual Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) PHOTOS: Cate Cook, Parent Volunteer " data-medium-file="https: //i0. wp. com/sdvoice. info/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PXL_20251114_153657122. TS-000-e1764707324989. jpg? fit=222%2 C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https: //i0. wp. com/sdvoice. info/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PXL_20251114_153657122. TS-000-e1764707324989. jpg? fit=521%2 C705&ssl=1" />Hundreds of students, families, and community members from Gage Elementary, Pershing…...
Why A Child's "Next 1, 000 Days" Are Critically Important
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (457+ words) By National Institute for Early Education Research via NNPA Newswire The National Institute for Early Education Research reports that a robust and growing body of international research shows that too many children across the globe are not receiving nurturing care…...