Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything

Request a DVD of this video at http://bit.ly/eLKm7s. If we invest in programs that promote learning beginning at birth, the statistics will change, the stories will change, the future will change.

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[theounceofprevention]

Early education programs do not supplant parents, but support them as their childs first and most important teacher. The sad reality is that many low-income parents grew up in poverty and may not have the tools to support their childs education. Evidence-based programs coach low-income parents on how to best support their childs education at school and at home starting before the child is born. Only by supporting the family can we narrow the achievement gap and break the cycle of poverty.

[bppascual]

Love the killer ending. It says it all!

[Leslie Tinning]

It is not just about the early education programs that are offered by the education system, but what can also be offered by neighbourhood associations. If we work together with all the stakeholders, we can provide for children and their families.

[perkyc123]

Dont get too upset, the same child was very happy only a minute later. It's called the power of acting.

[perkyc123]

@kennedy8s

[carrotmint]

@g8rboy001 You said it all. I'm an early childhood educator.

[Les Ham]

That is so touching. We are new grandparents and love our newest additions to our family. I can't imagine a little child being without family, without food, without a home or both parents. The reality is..... changeable! SELF is looking to help make those kinds of changes right here in Clark County, Washington. (Selfwa.org)

[kako23003]

Just cute..!!!

[redcappra]

The world is lead forward by idealism but driven forward by pragmatism - unfortunately its 10% idealism and 90% pragmatism.

Pragmatically the adults have all the power and 90% of them will use that power to look after Number One - themselves.

(I thought St Ignatius said '"Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man"....')

[tamarikiaroha]

Love this video and enjoyed reading all comments and opinions. Reminds me of why I loved being a teacher in the first place, although it can be frustrating when u get a child that u know is suffering and u try to help them feel confident and happy only to have it all unravelled when they go home makes u wanna scream.... WTF????!!!!

[Kennedy Stapleton]

That's just heart breaking...."I dont know when my dad's coming home,but im hungry and miss him". All of those kids deserve a good life, and education....:( sad................