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Early Childhood Education Remains Top Priority for American Voters

by ChuckS | Aug 21, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Early Childhood Education Remains Top Priority for American Voters   ST.AUGUSTINE, Fla., August 15, 2013 – Early childhood education still remains a top priority in the eyes of America, second only to increasing jobs and building a stronger economy. A survey was...

Special to the St. Augustine Record: ELC’s Toddler Fest

by ChuckS | Jun 24, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Toddler Fest Friday at Anastasia Library Posted: June 23, 2013 – 12:00am Erica Bauserman and Elmo read to a group of children at a recent literacy event sponsored by the ELC. Special to The Record Toddler Fest, a free children’s event, begins at 10:30 a.m....

Six Early Literacy Skills Article Featured in Palatka Daily News

by ChuckS | Jun 12, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

[PRESS RELEASE] Toddler Fest Provides Free, Educational Fun for the Family

by ChuckS | May 29, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

  CONTACT: Joan Whitson, Early Literacy Coordinator 904-342-2267 jwhitson@elcpsj.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTO CAPTION: Erica Bauserman and ELMO reading to a group of children at a recent literacy event sponsored by the ELC. ELMO will share his love of reading...

Palatka Daily News Recently Featured Story Time Programs

by ChuckS | Apr 29, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

[PRESS RELEASE] Story Time Programs Hit the Road

by ChuckS | Apr 19, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

  CONTACT: Joan Whitson, Early Literacy Coordinator 904-342-2267 jwhitson@elcpsj.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTO CAPTION: ELC volunteer reader Peggy Hunter, dressed in a Mother Goose costume, reads a jungle story to children at Castle Brook Academy in St....

[PRESS RELEASE] Local Child Care Centers Revved Up Their Engines During Literacy Week

by ChuckS | Feb 7, 2013 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

  CONTACT: Joan Whitson, Early Literacy Coordinator 904-342-2267 jwhitson@elcpsj.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTO CAPTION: The VPK class at Family Partners Child Care Center in St. Augustine, proudly display their hot rods built out of boxes as part of the theme...

Volunteer Spotlight: Cheryl Dollar

by ChuckS | Dec 20, 2012 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Thank you to the Palatka Daily News for featuring Cheryl Dollar as the volunteer spotlight. December 15, 2012 Click on the photo to read more. Article is also available online with subscription to the Palatka Daily News.

[PRESS RELEASE] ELCPSJ Receives Grants for Book Bag Project

by ChuckS | Nov 10, 2012 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:         Joan Whitson, Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties, 904-819-3544 Target Media Hotline, (612) 696-3400     Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties Receives Grants for Book...

Tools4Schools Resource Day Success

by ChuckS | Oct 3, 2012 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting

Thank you for helping make this weekend’s Tools4Schools Resource Day hosted by THE PLAYERS a success! More than 500 lives were touched by your generosity this weekend. Whether you were an organizer, a donor or a volunteer, please know tha t you made it possible...
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