by Jennifer Glasgow | Mar 17, 2021 | E8 Communities, Health
When we’re hungry, it can be difficult to think of anything but our next snack or meal. Without a refuel, our moods, behaviors, and well-being soon begin to suffer. For far too many Arkansas children, this feeling of persistent hunger is their everyday reality....
by Jennifer Glasgow | Feb 13, 2021 | Health
The following post was originally written by Chrissy Chatham as an op-ed for Talk Business & Politics and published February 13, 2021. The original article can be found here. if we’re sick or in pain, it can be difficult to focus on or complete work-related...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 14, 2021 | E8 Communities, Education, Health
Building a strong foundation for children’s success starts with taking a look at where they are now. Enter the Early Development Instrument (EDI), which offers a comprehensive view of how children are developing in neighborhoods and census tracts across...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 12, 2021 | Education
Arkansas’s economy depends on quality early care and education. These programs not only allow parents to return to and stay engaged at work, they also provide stimulating, responsive learning environments for children during critical periods of early development....
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jan 11, 2021 | Education
The following post was originally written by Rick Neal as an op-ed for Arkansas Money & Politics and published January 11, 2021. The original article can be found here. Starting at birth, children are constantly learning. Each interaction, no matter how seemingly...
