Below is a selection of stories that illustrate the work being done on behalf of young children and their families in Connecticut by our grantees and partners.
Meriden Parents Work with Seniors to Help Kids with Reading
August 1, 2008 We all know there are not enough resources to help students these days, but many of us just shake our heads and wish that things were different. Not Meriden parents Cathy Lewis and Donna Mordarski. Cathy Lewis was frustrated because her niece, who was having reading problems, was on a waiting list to get extra help in school. Help did not come quickly enough, though, and her niece was held back a grade. Rather than dwell on the lack of services, Cathy, a Meriden Parent Leadership Training Institute graduate, and Donna Mordarski decided to do something to help children who were struggling with reading.
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Enriching the Community - Parent Leadership Community Benefits All
November 22, 2007 Article from The News Times - Informal chats for those learning English. Swim lessons for children with disabilities. Cultural classes on Vietnam. A book swap at the library. A support group of children with epilepsy. These disparate activities have one thing in common. All were started by graduates of the Parent Leadership Training Institute, which celebrates its 10th year in the community.
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Learning at ‘Truck Day’
May 4, 2007 From fire engines and Army trucks to school buses and talking robotic utility vehicles, the variety of vehicles on display this past Saturday made for an exciting day for children and parents who attended the first Truck Day event.
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Early Childhood Listening Forums Held Across the State
January 11, 2007 What is your vision for young children in our community? What are the most important community assets for children and families in our communities? How do these assets match the goals and strategies defined by the Governor’s Early Childhood Education Cabinet? What might hinder our progress in reaching the goals? What challenges do you foresee?
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