MENOMONIE, Wis., Aug. 31 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release: A new child care rating system approved by the state will raise the bar for centers throughout Wisconsin, according to education experts at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. "It's definitely in the best interest of all children. It raises the standards in quality for care and education," said Judy Gifford, director of the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center, a child care on campus. Young  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following news release: No question about it, parenting is a tough job! And whether you are parenting one or more children there are always those times when you might need a helping hand. NJ Parent Link, New Jersey's first comprehensive, early childhood web site offers one-stop shopping for both parents and professionals seeking information, government resources, and an opportunity to connect with ot  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The office of Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01) and Vic Snyder (AR-02) today announced that the Arkansas Department of Transportation will receive $68,478 for the On-the-Job Training Supportive Services Program, which is intended to move women, minorities and disadvantaged individuals into skilled positions to address the historical underrepresentation of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark. (4th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along with U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02) and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced that Arkansas will receive $1,174,518 in Recovery Act funding to establish a designated Head Start Advisory Council for the state. The funds are allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Arkansas Early Childhood Commi  more