/tags/pre-k pre-k en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:35:58 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-19/early-childhood-education-in-ohio Today we’ll look into the state of early childhood education in Ohio and what it means for parents and their children. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:35:58 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-19/early-childhood-education-in-ohio /ideastream/2021-01-26/ohios-early-child-care-providers-left-out-of-vaccine-rollout Ohio’s educators could start getting the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week, but there’s a group conspicuously missing from the list: the early child care providers who look after Ohio’s infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday his team will continue to evaluate the state’s COVID-19 vaccine priorities after early child care workers submitted a petition with 11,000 signatures asking to be included in the upcoming vaccination tier for teachers. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:52:41 GMT /ideastream/2021-01-26/ohios-early-child-care-providers-left-out-of-vaccine-rollout /news/2021-01-19/report-ohio-must-invest-in-child-care-to-address-rural-poverty A new report from the nonprofit Council for a Strong America Ohio calls on state lawmakers to increase funding for child care and early education programs… Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:52:48 GMT /news/2021-01-19/report-ohio-must-invest-in-child-care-to-address-rural-poverty Adora Namigadde /ideastream/2020-09-03/families-torn-on-how-to-meet-child-care-needs-during-pandemic Many Ohio day cares have remained open for much of the pandemic, with protections in place to help limit the risk of an outbreak. Staff and children have to wear masks and wash their hands more frequently, many centers have taken additional steps to sanitize buildings, and the number of children in one room has been reduced. But all that extra work doesn’t erase Northeast Ohio parents’ concerns about sending children to day care. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:50:59 GMT /ideastream/2020-09-03/families-torn-on-how-to-meet-child-care-needs-during-pandemic Taylor Haggerty /news/2019-10-28/columbus-library-closes-two-locations-for-renovations Two branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library closed over the weekend and won't reopen for about a month. The Franklinton and Livingston branches will… Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:01:00 GMT /news/2019-10-28/columbus-library-closes-two-locations-for-renovations Clare Roth /news/2018-07-10/richard-cordray-responds-to-dewine-with-his-own-kids-agenda Ohio’s two gubernatorial candidates are laying out their plans for how to help children succeed. Both Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray… Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT /news/2018-07-10/richard-cordray-responds-to-dewine-with-his-own-kids-agenda Andy Chow /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-10-24/universal-pre-k-worth-the-cost Remember pre-school? Rolling clay snakes, playing with blocks? Evidence shows that pre-K instruction teaches kids not only how to learn, but how to… Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:00:45 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2013-10-24/universal-pre-k-worth-the-cost admin