Contact Name
Cecilia Zalkind, Executive Director
Amount
$50,000
Category
Early Childhood Development
Year
2010
Location
Newark, NJ
Reading at grade level by grade 3 is a clear marker for later academic success. Children who participate in high quality preschool programs are more likely to read at grade level by grade 3 when there is alignment between the pedagogy, curriculum and parent engagement practices in preschool and the early elementary years. Our grant supports ACNJ’s work with three New Jersey school districts to align these key components
Center for Children and Childhood Studies – Rutgers University
Contact Name
Angela Connor, Program Coordinator
Amount
$70,000
Category
Early Childhood Development
Year
2010
Location
Camden, NJ
The Center for Children and Childhood Studies at Rutgers University’s Camden Campus works to connect the academic resources of the university to the real-life needs of the city’s children and parents. Our grant supports the Center’s professional development programs for early childhood teachers.
Contact Name
Stephanie McGencey, Executive Director
Amount
$5,000
Category
Early Childhood Development
Year
2010
Location
Washington, DC
The Early Childhood Funders Collaborative is an affiliation of foundations and corporate giving programs that have substantial grantmaking interest in early childhood care and education. The organization provides opportunities for information sharing, networking and strategic grantmaking. Our grant provides operating support.