Early Childhood Education News Section

120. Why San Antonio’s Future Starts with Early Childhood Education
Bob is joined by Peter J. Holt (chair of Early Matters and CEO of Holt Group and Spurs Sports & Entertainment), Mark Larson (Executive Director of Early Matters), and Dr. Sarah Burey (CEO of Pre-K 4 SA), for a candid discussion about the opportunities and gaps that remain.

How to Start Building Math Confidence in Preschool
Teachers can get kids comfortable with math concepts by using numeracy-focused vocabulary in everyday classroom activities.

Mythbusting Early Childhood Education: How the Earliest Interactions Predict the Future and What’s at Stake Today
Presented by Dr. Dan Wuori, Author of The Daycare Myth, and Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions; Anna E. Williamson, M.A., Ed., and H.D., Chief Program Officer, Agenda for Children; Dr. Bridget Hamre, Co-Founder and Board Chair, Teachstone; and Dr. Veronica Fernandez, Vice President, Content Development & Social Impact, Teachstone

Preschool students relish the outdoor learning environment at San Antonio’s Zoo School
Less than a mile from the San Antonio Zoo stands a children’s learning oasis where “nature becomes the teacher.” The Will Smith Zoo School is a private preschool for children ages 3-5 that was established by the San Antonio Zoo in 2004 to build on the menagerie’s two pillars: conservation and education.

Stapleton receives certification for their outdoor classroom
STAPLETON, Ala. (WALA) - Stapleton School in a rural part of Baldwin County received certification Wednesday for its outdoor classroom from the Alabama Wildlife Federation.