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As I have been reviewing the National Black Institute Website  there is a recent statement that the organization posted in regards to President Obama's State of The Union address.  As an early childhood professional this was an important issue. The fact that the government is recognizing the importance of education from birth supports our efforts.

"NBCDI supports the idea that increased investments should go to programs in a mixed delivery system that provide highquality care and education – but substantial funding should also be available to help programs move up the quality 

ladder through both environmental improvements and professional development. Indeed, because teacher-child 

relationships make the most difference in child outcomes, funding should be directed towards increasing the quantity, 

quality, affordability, efficacy, flexibility and cultural relevance of professional development, training and higher 

education programs for new teachers and for the existing early childhood workforce, many of whom have worked 

heroically for years to care for children in their communities. 

As we work in a bipartisan way across the country to build and invest in an early childhood system that effectively and h the organizations 

successfully allows children to learn and parents to work, we encourage taking what we know works and building a 

foundation in which culturally competent staff across early childhood settings are engaging in strengths-based practice 

with high expectations in order to achieve positive outcomes for all of our children and invest in our country’s economic 

future."

The organizations is also establishing new chapters in other states,highlighting the new chapter in Jackson Mississippi.

Resource:http://www.nbcdi.org/sites/default/files/uploads/NBCDI%20Statement%20on%20High%20Quality%20ECE%20for%20All.pdf