Educational First Steps Urges Lawmakers and School Districts Not to Cut Early Childhood Education Funding

DALLAS, TX – January 25, 2011 – Texas legislators released a budget draft that makes significant cuts in public education funding. Educational First Steps (EFS) urges lawmakers to take another look at the budget and find ways to reduce the proposed cuts to early childhood education (ECE). EFS also encourages state school districts to take the steps necessary to continue funding early childhood education.

DALLAS, TX – November 5, 2010 – The stories in the media regarding the sometimes horrible consequences of students bullying other students is quite disturbing. Most people believe that bullying is only a problem for older children. However, the truth is that bullying does occur in preschool classrooms and on playgrounds with three and four year olds.

DALLAS, TX – August 10, 2010 – The first day of kindergarten is just around the corner for many north Texas children. In addition to traditional school supplies, Educational First Steps (EFS) says that 10 key ingredients are essential to include in kindergartners’ backpacks. Quality early childhood education prepares both children and parents with the skills and knowledge to pack all 10 necessary elements in a child’s backpack.

FT. WORTH, TX – June 14, 2010 – Educational First Steps (EFS) works with existing child care centers to improve early childhood education for economically disadvantaged children. Based in north Texas, EFS recently expanded its services to include five child care centers in Ft. Worth. Bank of Texas donated office space at 309 West 7th Street, Suite 100 for EFS staff members. In addition, furnishings for the offices were donated by Barnes Oil and Gas.