May 2011 - Kiddie Yaps - The Network of Care

Philip Morris International CEO Claims It Isn’t Hard to Quit Smoking

Download image WASHINGTON, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) [...] Read More...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 9:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Oregon Farm to School Bill Would Benefit Health Through Job Creation, Study Finds

Health Impact Assessment Uncovers Unexpected Benefits, Continues Growing Trend WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A bill in Oregon that would provide incentives to deliver fresh local food to schools would improve the health of the...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 9:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Big Sunday to Mobilize 50,000 Volunteers Across California and Help Nearly 500 Organizations

In what has become the nation’s largest regional volunteer service event, Big Sunday draws more than 50,000 volunteers to participate in a number of community service events across California on May 14 and 15. Following the mantra of its founder...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 3:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, President of LA Board of Education Monica Garcia and Southern California Students to Join NBC News at Official Opening of the "Education Nation Experience"

State-of-the-art exhibit open to visitors Friday, May 13th through Thursday, May 19th NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the President of the Los Angeles Board of Education Monica Garcia will...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 3:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Big Sunday movilizará a 50,000 voluntarios en todo California y ayudará a casi 500 organizaciones

En lo que se ha convertido en el evento regional de servicio voluntario más grande del país, Big Sunday (Domingo de Servicio Comunitario) atraerá a más de 50,000 voluntarios que participarán en una variedad de eventos de servicio comunitario en California...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 3:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

La presidente de la Junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles Mónica García, el congresista retirado Esteban Torres y otros funcionarios destacan la crisis en las escuelas del sector este

Los estudiantes latinos son los más afectados por los cortes presupuestarios estatales LOS ÁNGELES, 11 de mayo de 2011 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La organización Stand Up for California ha dado a conocer hoy la siguiente información: Qué: Read...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 3:17 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia, Retired Congressman Esteban Torres, Other Officials to Highlight Crisis in Eastside Schools

Latino students hardest hit by State Budget Cuts LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being released today by Stand Up for California: What: Latino elected officials will lead a “kitchen table conversation”...