2019 FTF Impact Reports give detailed look into regional work
The 2019 FTF Impact Reports give insight into how First Things First is supporting families and their young children in your community.
Tag: early childhood
School officials share why early literacy starts well before the first day of kindergarten
By the time children are 3 and 4 years old their vocabulary, attention and general knowledge are predictors of third- and fourth-grade reading comprehension.
Child care center director gets lifeline from the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
The FTF-funded Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry helps early childhood professionals grow their skills and advance their careers.
Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning
A city-funded high-quality preschool program is showing other Arizona cities and towns that investing in its youngest residents pays off.
How bias plays a part in early childhood expulsion
Walter Gilliam presented Early Childhood Expulsion and Bias: How We Can Do Better for Our Children, at the 2019 First Things First Early Childhood Summit.
FTF’s 2019 Annual Report details how young lives are impacted throughout Arizona
The FTF 2019 annual report details working with communities and families to promote school readiness in Arizona’s young children.
First Things First, Bashas’ and Food City partner to support Arizona’s youngest children
Arizona grocery shoppers will have the opportunity in September to help Arizona’s youngest children learn, grow and succeed through a register promotion.
Making sure young children are counted in the 2020 census
U.S. Census officials are asking early childhood supporters to help ensure all infants, toddlers and preschoolers are counted.
Taking a look at early childhood expulsion
The long-term implications of expulsion and suspension for early elementary school students show that they are at a greater risk of being expelled again.