DOUG ROSS: Pre-K builds bridge between Obama, Pence

President Barack Obama spoke of building bridges during his State of the Union address Tuesday, which ought to be popular in Northwest Indiana.

Hobart Parents as Teachers showcases preschools Feb. 7

HOBART | Parents as Teachers will present the Showcase of Preschools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at George Earle School, 400 N. Wilson St.

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Dems' views on education merit consideration

As the House Democratic members of the Education Committee, we are privileged to serve as the standard-bearer for new Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz.

Hobart Family YMCA helps promote healthier lifestyles for kids

HOBART | Sandy Chandler and her daughter, Madison Svitek, 9, are both sold on the Hobart Family YMCA after-school program.

ANDREA NEAL: Reading 20 minutes a day is reform that works

Before lawmakers throw money at the thorny issue of early-childhood education they should consider an experiment in Richmond aimed at getting parents to read to their children daily.

Screening at Family Development Center in June

UNIVERSITY PARK | The Family Development Center at Governors State University is opening its doors for tours, information, and pre-enrollment screening for pre-kindergartners.

Center for Possibilities inclusion camp blends youngsters with, without disabilities

HOBART | Michelle Higel's daughter was born at 25 weeks and weighed less than 2 pounds when doctors told the family a brain hemorrhage may have left her with severe disabilities.

Let's All Play inclusion camp registering for July 23 start

HOBART | Registration is now available for preschool age children with disabilities for the Let's All Play preschool inclusion camp.

Time for tea for three

CALUMET CITY | Jaylah Wilson, age 4, Francine Scott and Jeremy Riordan, both 5, take a tea break in the Calumet Memorial Park District's Lil' Geniuses preschool program.

Time for tea for three

Playtime is an integral part to a preschooler's first foray into education.

House Democrats propose tax credits, small business help to get Hoosiers working

INDIANAPOLIS | House Democrats believe the way to create jobs for Indiana's nearly 300,000 unemployed workers isn't a right-to-work law, but instead a package of tax credits, worker assistance programs and new resources to support small businesses.

Tri-Creek strives to provide opportunities to learn

All students can learn and should be provided with the opportunity to learn. Tri-Creek School Corp. provides learning opportunities to all students regardless of their ability.

Fall registration begins at K'Ton Ton Preschool

Children play at the K'Ton Ton Preschool in the facility's fenced-in playground with soft rubber mulch ground. The K'Ton Ton Preschool at the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana in Munster offers classes for 2-year-olds up to pre-kindergarten.

Fall registration begins at K'Ton Ton Preschool

MUNSTER | K'Ton Ton Preschool is accepting fall registration applications for its 3- and 4-year-old and pre-K classes, as well as its toddler programs Mommy 'N Me and Me "Two," the school has announced.

Volunteers present anti-bullying program to South Haven kids

SOUTH HAVEN | Portage Township Schools home school advisers used a bit of song, some reading and puppets Wednesday to get across an important message.

Law enforcement officials endorse more education dollars

SPRINGFIELD | Some of Illinois law enforcement leaders say the best way to fight crime is by investing money into classrooms to prevent at-risk and low-income children from becoming future troublemakers.

Lake Station schools will hold sign-ups beginning Tuesday

LAKE STATION| Lake Station Community Schools will host registration for kindergarten and preschool students for the 2011-12 school year Tuesday through Friday at all four elementary schools.