Tag: early childhood development

Talk of the Towns 10/13/17

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Engineer: Amy Browne

Community concerns and opportunities: Investing in children builds the future workforce, economy and community

Key Discussion Points:
What is the Maine Community Foundation, how do you promote philanthropy and promote community building?
What led to MCF’s choice for the November 14 summit on early childhood development and its connection to workforce development and communities?
What do we know about children’s development and how early experience affects the rest of their life and how they learn?
What do we know about the connection of early childhood development and Maine’s economy?
How do you help prepare the youngest to be more ready to learn as they progress into school settings?
What advice do you have for parents, hoping to help their children along life’s learning path?
What has convinced business leaders to focus on early childhood issues?
What are some of the problems bringing young adults into the workforce?

Guests:
Steve Rowe, President and CEO of Maine Community Foundation
Stephanie Eglinton, Senior Program Officer, Maine Community Foundat
Marsha Stone, Family Futures Downeast, Machias
Jim Clair, TriCast… leadership team for Maine Early Learning Investment Group

Family Corner 6/25/14

Producer/Host: Sue Mackey Andrews
Engineer: Amy Browne

Program Topic: Early Childhood Development Discussion for Parents and Early Care Providers

Key Discussion Points:
a) Academics vs. Executive Functioning Skills (Galinsky’s 7 essential skills)
b) What parents can do to promote Executive Functioning Skills
c) Roles and relationships between parents and teachers

Guests:
A) Mary Ellin Logue, EdD – UMaine/Education and Human Development
B) Jessica Jessie Meisner works as the Center Coordinator for Bucksport Early Care and Education Center

United Way of Eastern Maine Presents 6/23/12

United Way of Eastern Maine Presents 6/23/12
Host: Adam Lacher, Director, Communications and Community Engagement for United Way of Eastern Maine .
Guest: Marie Cota, Childcare Director of the Sharing Place for the Housing Foundation in Orono
Issue: Childcare, Early Childhood Development
About: United Way of Eastern Maine Presents is a weekly radio program featuring the the voices of Maine community organizations from Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock and Waldo counties. More info at: www.unitedwayem.org

Baby Talk 12/28/11

Issue: Early Childhood Development
Broadcast Time: 10-11 a.m.

Program Topic: Maine Children’s Growth Council

Key Discussion Points (list at least 3):
a) What is the Maine Children’s Growth Council?
b) Why is the research on early brain development important?
c) What are some current issues faced by our state that concern babies and young children?

Guests by name and affiliation:
A) Karen Heck, Senior Program Officer at the Bingham Program and member of the Maine Children’s Growth Council

Call In Program: Yes

Host: Cathy Jacobs
Engineer: Amy Browne