NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
July/August 2011
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Nationwide Rollout of “Cops & Kids” Trainings Begin
Working with the National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families, with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, we’ve begun a nationwide rollout of our award-winning professional development training for police “One on One: Connecting Cops and Kids.” more>>
Presenting at National Professional Development Institute
We were once again honored, for the 8th consecutive year, to be selected to present at the prestigious Professional Development Institute of NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children). Director of Early Childhood Initiatives Hedda Sharapan focused her session on Fred Rogers' approach to STEM. more>>
Starting Kindergarten
We’ve recently updated the Resources for Parents section of our website which offers parents Fred Rogers’ timeless wisdom on typical concerns about childhood and family life, each illustrated by a video message. At this time of year, parents might find Fred’s thoughts about Starting Kindergarten especially helpful. More>>
Dear Mister Rogers
In the summertime, when lots of libraries have special reading programs, we often received letters like this one:
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July 9
Daniel wonders if he is a mistake
July 16
A Visit with Andre Watts
July 23
Mistakes: Nobody's perfect
July 30
Mister Rogers gets a shot
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August Episodes
A Star for Kitty Opera
Mister Rogers rides a school bus
Learning: Ella Jenkins play the kazoo
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