The programs are recognized as national models for early childhood initiatives to address early academic disadvantage. (sciencedaily.com)
For years after that, conservatives blocked many early childhood initiatives, but resistance has diminished in recent years. (atlanticphilanthropies.org)
Over 100 long day care centres and preschools across Australia were selected to participate in piloting the KidsMatter Early Childhood initiative throughout 2010 and 2011. (kidsmatter.edu.au)