April 2011 - Kiddie Yaps - The Network of Care

Education Secretary Arne Duncan Joins NIEER To Unveil New Preschool Report

The National Institute of Early Education Research (NIEER) releases annual survey of state pre-K programs showing severe cuts to some state preschool programs WASHINGTON, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The annual survey of state funded...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 8:18 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Amtrak Designates Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the Fourth Annual National Train Day Charity

The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight headlines benefit concert, Amtrak offers Clubs members a National Park summer adventure WASHINGTON, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the cornerstone of this year’s National Train Day celebration, Amtrak is...

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Communities Nationwide Gear Up This Weekend for Annual March for Babies®

Celebrities, Sports Stars and More Than 7 Million People to Take Part White Plains, NY, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — More than 900 communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will take part this weekend in March for Babies...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 8:18 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Ford Survey: Parents Say They Drive Safe but Teens Observe Troubling Risks

Hide NEW YORK, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly all (95 percent) parents believe they’re safe drivers yet 82 percent of teens report seeing their parents be careless when driving More than three quarters of tweens say they will [...] Read...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 8:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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America’s Top Baby Doc Swaps Focus From Colic Woes to Toxic Risks

Download image LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — “Colic can directly trigger abuse, depression and SIDS. And, while chemical risks are less [...] Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 8:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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FDA Acts to Protect Public Health by Extending Authority over Tobacco Products, Including E-Cigarettes

Download image WASHINGTON, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: [...] Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 2:18 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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News: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to Keynote National School Choice Summit, May 9, 2011

Corbett to Speak at Event of American Federation for Children (AFC) WASHINGTON, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett will deliver a major policy address on school choice at the second annual National Policy...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 2:18 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Law Enforcement Leaders Nationwide Oppose Early Childhood Education Cuts

Download image More than 600 law enforcement leaders sign letter supporting early care and education, proven way to reduce crime and lower prison [...] Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 2:18 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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The Weinstein Company is Bullish on Lee Hirsch’s Acclaimed Documentary THE BULLY PROJECT

Acquires All Rights For North America, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa And Germany, Plus Pan-Asian Satellite TV Distribution Rights NEW YORK, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 2:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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U.S. Releases Fifth Annual Malaria Report; Efforts Estimated to Save 485 Children’s Lives Each Day

Download image WASHINGTON, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Each year, World Malaria Day is observed to call attention to the disease and to [...] Read More...

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MonoSol Rx and KemPharm to Develop Novel PharmFilm® Product for ADHD

KemPharm’s KP106 to be First ADHD Therapy Targeted for Oral Film Drug Delivery WARREN, N.J., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — MonoSol Rx, LLC (”MonoSol Rx”), the developer of PharmFilm® drug delivery technology, today announced that...