Becoming a Voice for Kids: A Year in the Life of a SCAN Intern
What’s it like to intern with Save the Children Action Network? Mattie Cryer spent a year working with SCAN in Colorado. Here are her biggest takeaways from that experience.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
We can give kids a more promising future
Though some children will face hurdles in their lives, it’s essential as a parent to recognize when your children need a little extra support, and understand how you can provide them with resources that will help them thrive.
How I realized the importance of early education as a teacher in the city of Chicago
When I began my first read aloud with the class, one student named Julio raised his hand and asked me what I was holding. When children aren’t given the tools to learn prior to kindergarten, they are then expected to retain all the information they might’ve missed in one year.
Celebrating State Victories for Kids
As many state legislative sessions wrap-up across the country, we’re taking a moment to recognize the many investments states have made in early childhood education.
Join Us for 100 Days of Reading!
Reading is powerful. It changes lives. It grows minds. That’s why I’m so excited to take part in Save the Children’s 100 Days of Reading campaign to help improve literacy for children across rural America.