December
Editorial
Welcome to the Third Edition of the Champion of Children Education Journal
  Guest Editor Dr. Bob Bowers     CEO of the Educational Council Nonacademic barriers create roadblocks to learning for children and youth,...Read More >>
  
Editorial
Moving Education Forward
Guest Editorial by Dr. Bob Bowers Nonacademic Barriers Hinder Student Success Much discussion is taking place regarding pending changes in the “No...Read More >>
  
COC Awards
And the 2012 CoC Award Recipients Are...
Champion of Children is excited to announce  Patrick Losinski, Executive Director of The Columbus Metropolitan Library, as the individual 2012 Champion...Read More >>
Research
The Price Poverty Exacts On LearningThe Price Poverty Exacts On Learning Children in poverty face a unique set of academic challenges.  Hunger, stress, homelessness and high rates of mobility all take...Read More >>
 
Events
Save The DateSave The Date  Mark your calendar for the 19th Annual Champion of Children Signature Event, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at...Read More >>
Editorial
Helping Students Get Their DiplomasHelping Students Get Their DiplomasSometimes kids need a little extra assistance to graduate from high school. Some local programs are doing great work in helping...Read More >>
 
Funding
Grant Gives the Gift of LearningGrant Gives the Gift of Learning  Early childhood educators have long known that play is a child’s work. When children are actively and meaningfully engaged in...Read More >>
Feature
Keeping Bullying In PerspectiveKeeping Bullying In PerspectiveBy Rick Reiser, MS, JD   It is every parent’s fear that their child is or could become the victim of...Read More >>
 
Research
Increase In Bullying Attributed To Decline In EmpathyIncrease In Bullying Attributed To Decline In EmpathyMost people agree that we need to work harder to reduce bullying in schools, online, in our homes and in...Read More >>
Feature
Feature: A New League for Him: Quincy Sowell and the Columbus Urban LeagueFeature: A New League for Him: Quincy Sowell and the Columbus Urban LeagueQuincy Sowell became a member of the Columbus Urban League’s APLAT (African American Peer Leadership Alliance Against Tobacco) youth group...Read More >>
 
Research
New Findings On How Preschoolers Learn Language SkillsNew Findings On How Preschoolers Learn Language Skills Laura Justice, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University, found that preschoolers with below-average...Read More >>
Volunteering
Education Volunteer SpotlightEducation Volunteer SpotlightIn each issue of the Education Journal we highlight an education volunteer opportunity that helps youth succeed in central Ohio....Read More >>
 
Research
Your Tool Kit for Preventing ViolenceYour Tool Kit for Preventing ViolenceSafe Neighborhoods, Safe Lives: Things that Prevent or Reduce the Impact of Violence in the Community When violence is pervasive,...Read More >>
Media
EdWeek Highlights I Know I Can and The Ohio State UniversityEdWeek Highlights I Know I Can and The Ohio State UniversityEducation experts say that combining the efforts of parents, schools and the community is key in helping youth to move...Read More >>
 
Media
Dont Miss It: American Graduate, Part 2Don't Miss It: American Graduate, Part 2 Dr. Nancy Nestor-Baker Dr. Nancy Nestor-Baker of The Ohio State University’s P-12 Project recently joined South-Western City Schools Superintendent and...Read More >>
Media
Top Reading Picks for Children from Our Friends at the Columbus Metropolitan LibraryTop Reading Picks for Children from Our Friends at the Columbus Metropolitan LibraryPICTURE BOOKS How to Teach Your Slug to Read by Susan Pearson Moo by Matthew Van Fleet Pete the...Read More >>
 
Feedback
From Our ReadersFrom Our ReadersThank you to all who responded to last month’s interactive questions: Q:  “If you had $1 million dollars to...Read More >>
Media
Heres What Were Reading...Here's What We're Reading... There are numerous helpful books available for teachers, parents and youth that deal with the subjects of homelessness, poverty and...Read More >>
 
Feedback
December Interactive QuestionsDecember Interactive QuestionsWe would like your input on our interactive questions, please respond below......Read More >>
Newsletter
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