PNG puts its finger on mathematic

Professor Geoffrey Saxe, of the Graduate School of Education, explains the method of counting using the traditional numerical system, Oksapmin, in Papua New Guinea to Radio Australia's Pacific Beat.

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The Latino Gap: Preschool Helps, But Not Enough Are Enrolled

Research conducted by Professor Bruce Fuller and graduate student Anthony Kim has found that public programs are not keeping up with demand for enrollment of Latino kids in preschool.

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Phil & Carolyn Cowan: Exploring family mysteries

The Cowans' research have set out to test whether interventions designed to strengthen a couple’s romantic and co-parenting relationship could have an impact on children’s emotional well-being and behavior in the longer term. Their work is featured in an article on Prevention Action.org.

http://www.preventionaction.org/people/exploring-family-mysteries/5621

Father’s Day, Mother’s Day. How about Co-Parents Day?

Phil and Carolyn Cowans' research on the important role that fathers play in their kids’ social and academic success is highlighted in the Berkeley News. The Cowans also emphasize that teamwork in parenting is the ideal.

http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2011/06/17/co-parents-day/

Prof. Stephen Hinshaw discusses the Triple Bind in relation to Aggressive Behavior among girls

http://www.examiner.com/public-education-in-seattle/news-about-bullying

Bruce Fuller's Study Finds Latino Children in Illinois Less Likely to Attend Preschool

Illinois Latino children less likely to attend preschool:
http://www.wbez.org/story/news/education/illinois-latino-children-less-likely-attend-preschool

Chicago Sun-Times:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/2896864,CST-NWS-latino16.article

Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-latino-preschool-access-20101115,0,826807.story

Jane Perry, Child Study Center Research Coordinator Retires

After having been with the University in various capacities for 29 years, Jane P. Perry has retired as a Preschool Teacher and Researcher Coordinator of July 1, 2010. She plans to continue consulting on the local and not so local level and continue her advocacy for children and teachers. Wendy Edelstein's article provides some highlights to the contributions of Dr. Perry to the Early Childhood Education Program and the Institute of Human Development.
www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2010/07/12_janeperry.shtml