Ounce Stories
The Ounce's programs, training, research, and advocacy activities reach from Illinois across the country. Read the articles below to learn more about the work that we do and the people we serve.
Educare of Chicago to be featured on the Today Show
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On Monday, January 10, 2012 - The Today Show came to Educare of Chicago and correspondent Jenna Bush Hager and the NBC crew filmed at Educare as part of a story about the importance of high quality care and education in the first years of life. |
Senator Mark Kirk visits Educare of Chicago
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Illinois Senator Mark Kirk visited Educare of Chicago Wed., Dec. 21, to learn more about early childhood education. |
Mayor Emanuel visits Educare of Chicago
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While visiting Educare of Chicago last November, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to improve the quality of the city's early childhood education programs. |
More stories from the Ounce
- Educare of Chicago mother to meet White House officials
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- Ounce Doulas Create Strong Parent-Child Bonds
- Ounce VP to be honored by Chicago Foundation for Women
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- Ounce doula guides young mother into parenthood
- Ounce doulas get young mothers and babies off to healthy start
- Ounce partnering with University of Chicago's Urban Education Institute
- Gov. Quinn visits Educare to sign bills protecting Illinois children
- Educare hosts Math Carnival for children and families
- Preschool Programs Speak Out Against Budget Cuts
- Ounce celebrates Week of the Young Child
- Parents Oppose Possible Preschool Closures
- Tenth Educare school opens in Seattle