The web resource that I chose to study is National Black Child Development Institute and the web address is http://nbcdi.org/. The main reason that I decided to study this organization was because it was the only one list that I had not heard of and the news dealt with issues that are currently happening in the African American community. The primary focus of the organization is to "improve and advance the lives of Black children ad their families through advocacy and education, " (National Black Child Development Institute, 2011). The organization focuses on using the community to build up families and children through education because all the children deserve a chance to do better.
The one issue/trend from the newsletter that caught my attention was the report on cuts Head Start funding. I am a Head Start employee that works in a facility that is facing cuts and sending representatives to Washington to lobby for the funds to remain. The National Black Child Development Institute encouraged parents and teachers to advocate for the federal Pre-K program that is facing the cuts because it provides free services to many minorities and provides opportunities for education of young children that many families can't afford to pay other places.
The web page provides resources and other archives that focus on bridging the gaps between ESL students and American born students to better help teachers meet the needs of the students. There are also other articles that focus on diversity, demographics, family health care needs and literacy. The website is packed with tons of resources that will benefit families and other early childhood education professionals.
Reference
National Black Child Development Institute (2011). Retrieved on March 11, 2011 from http://nbcdi.org/
(Newsletter: http//nbcdi.org/support/sign-up-for-nbcdi-newsletters/)
The web page provides resources and other archives that focus on bridging the gaps between ESL students and American born students to better help teachers meet the needs of the students. There are also other articles that focus on diversity, demographics, family health care needs and literacy. The website is packed with tons of resources that will benefit families and other early childhood education professionals.
Reference
National Black Child Development Institute (2011). Retrieved on March 11, 2011 from http://nbcdi.org/
(Newsletter: http//nbcdi.org/support/sign-up-for-nbcdi-newsletters/)
Tasunda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great website. I am all for advocating for early childhood programs. It is sad when we cut funds from our most prized resource - our children. I think it is a sad reflection on our priorities.
Hi Tashunda,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. It is sad that early childhood education is being considered in the cuts. I am also feeling the effects of the state of Md putting a freeze on certain funding for early childhood programs. I agree with Johan, that this type of budget cuts are implications that priorities aren't on track.
I can't believe that a program such as Head Start is at risk for budget cuts. These are times when we all need to lobby for children's rights! This organization has done things for black children and families for 40 years and advocates for early childhood.
ReplyDeleteTaShunda,
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!! I'm going to add this site to to my favorites. I love when organizations get together for a good cause and go straight to Washington. I can't believe that our government does not understand the importance of early childhood developmene. It's also amazing how when government needs to balance the budget the cuts are always to education.