A blog post on newamerica.net points out how technology would benefit early childhood education and how teacher can utilize computers to assess students and customize instruction to individual needs.

Author: Sara Mead
Original Article post at: newamerica.net

Cutting edge technological innovation isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when we think about early education. Many of the things we associate with young children’s learning—caring adult-child interactions, alphabet blocks, the caterpillar-in-the-jar—are decidedly low-tech. For better or for worse, early education seems like one area unlikely to be revolutionized by the kind of technology-driven productivity increases that are transforming modern life. (more…)

A report from National Association for the Education of Young Children indicates how techonology can substantially benefits children’s learning and development. Some points well addressed:

“Technology plays a significant role in all aspects of American life today, and this role will only increase in the future. The potential benefits of technology for young children’s learning and development are well documented (Wright & Shade 1994). As technology becomes easier to use (more…)

Recently read an article on CaliforniaProgressReport.com which I believe says what most parents have in mind. Excerpts:

“… As Citicorps to Bear Stearns to Countrywide compete for front-page headlines, left to isolated local news stories is the nationwide slashing of public education funding.

The “trickle down” impact of failing to properly educate children — increased incarceration, a growing class-based achievement gap, and the exodus of skilled teachers from the profession (more…)