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Margaret McCain pushes for expanding education to include 4 year olds

Margaret McCain pushes for expanding education to include 4 year olds

CBC News, June 22, 2016 Excerpt: "Former lieutenant governor Margaret McCain says if the provincial government is serious about fixing its literacy problems it needs to make radical changes that could mean an expansion of public education. McCain said it's time to adopt the Finnish model and expand public education...

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It’s wise to turn child care into credible early learning

It’s wise to turn child care into credible early learning

The Chronicle Herald, June 6, 2016 Excerpt: "This isn’t about patching up a floundering program or even getting more parents into the workforce. More than any baby box, good, caring early education is fuel for young minds and healthy bodies. What children learn during this period of rapid brain development...

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Nova Scotia’s Early Years Centre Research Advisory Committee

Nova Scotia’s Early Years Centre Research Advisory Committee

Nova Scotia’s Early Years Centre Research Advisory Committee meets at Rockingstone School, Halifax

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Nova Scotia’s Early Years Centres Welcome Children and Families

Nova Scotia’s Early Years Centres Welcome Children and Families

Day one of school had a different set of first timers in eight Nova Scotia regions. Four-year-olds were among those marking their first day of school in the new full day Early Learning Program.

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Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc. visit the Early Years Centre at New Germany Elementary School

Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc. visit the Early Years Centre at New Germany Elementary School

Representatives from the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc. enjoyed a visit with students and staff of the Early Years Centre located at New Germany Elementary School on Friday, September 25, 2015.

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