News 2008
12/17/2008 | $1 in pre-K brings $7 return on investment.
Commercial Appeal | $1 in pre-K brings $7 return on investment. Getting children ready for school is as important as getting them through high school, and poverty is the biggest obstacle to that goal.
12/10/2008 | Traffic Accidents Top Cause Of Fatal Child Injuries
National Public Radio
12/02/2008 | Memphis City Schools considers deal with Head Start
Commercial Appeal | District's preliminary plan would create 55 classrooms in city schools within 3 years.
11/19/2008 | When we help children, everyone wins
Commercial Appeal | "A 'system of care' approach provides a foundation of assistance for youngsters with mental health issues..."
10/15/2008 | America concerned with effects of campaigns on children...
Commercial Appeal | Campaigns should think about children.
02/20/2008 | Wharton says parents must step up if helped
Commercial Appeal | The idea came to Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton in church on a Sunday -- help parents get involved in their children's education and punish those who don't.
