Children's Advocate http://www.4children.org The Children's Advocate is a bilingual, bimonthly newsmagazine covering issues affecting children and families in California. en-us Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/rss.xml Action Alliance for Children info@4children.org (Action Alliance for Children) info@4children.org (Action Alliance for Children) http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/our_right_to_vote_is_a_gift/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/our_right_to_vote_is_a_gift/ <![CDATA[Our Right to Vote is A Gift]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/policy_smart/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/policy_smart/ <![CDATA[Policy Smart]]>
  • Budget Cuts for Children, Higher Taxes for Families
  • Two Tax-Increase Ballot Measures for Your Consideration in November
    • ]]>     Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/parents_say_no_more_cuts/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/parents_say_no_more_cuts/ <![CDATA[Parents Say No More Cuts]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/parents_recommendations_impact_oakland_schools_strategic_plan/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/parents_recommendations_impact_oakland_schools_strategic_plan/ <![CDATA[Parents’ Recommendations Impact Oakland Schools’ Strategic Plan]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/indoor_and_outdoor_play_build_math_skills/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/indoor_and_outdoor_play_build_math_skills/ <![CDATA[Indoor and Outdoor Play Build Math Skills]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/what_is_child_care_quality_anyway/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/what_is_child_care_quality_anyway/ <![CDATA[What is Child Care Quality Anyway?]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/early_learning_at_home_and_in_preschool/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2012/spring/early_learning_at_home_and_in_preschool/ <![CDATA[Early Learning at Home and in Preschool]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/too_small_to_fail/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/too_small_to_fail/ <![CDATA[Too Small to Fail]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/policy_smart/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/policy_smart/ <![CDATA[Policy Smart]]>
  • Blueprint for Great Schools
  • Legislators Focus on Boys of Color
  • National Parent Helpline
    • ]]>     Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/early_intervention_benefits_children_with_special_needs/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/early_intervention_benefits_children_with_special_needs/ <![CDATA[Early Intervention Benefits Children with Special Needs]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/parents_win_child_care_funding/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/parents_win_child_care_funding/ <![CDATA[Parents Win Child Care Funding]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/talk_with_your_child_about_her_questions/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/talk_with_your_child_about_her_questions/ <![CDATA[Talk With Your Child About Her Questions]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/your_child_was_born_to_count/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/your_child_was_born_to_count/ <![CDATA[Your Child was Born to Count!]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/parents_share_ways_to_limit_childrens_screen_time/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/parents_share_ways_to_limit_childrens_screen_time/ <![CDATA[Parents Share Ways to Limit Children’s Screen Time]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/children_and_electronic_media/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter_2011_2012/children_and_electronic_media/ <![CDATA[Children and Electronic Media]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/our_bright_round_moon/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/our_bright_round_moon/ <![CDATA[Our Bright Round Moon]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/policy_smart/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/policy_smart/ <![CDATA[Policy Smart]]>
  • Weigh in on Legislation
  • 2011-12 State Budget Aftermath
  • Help Shape Healthy School Policies
  • Free Lead Screening for Artificial Grass
    • ]]>     Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/vaccines_protect_children/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/vaccines_protect_children/ <![CDATA[Vaccines Protect Children]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/parents_get_more_involved_at_school/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/parents_get_more_involved_at_school/ <![CDATA[Parents Get More Involved at School]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/prepare_for_the_unexpected/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/prepare_for_the_unexpected/ <![CDATA[Prepare for the Unexpected]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/play_fun_with_a_serious_purpose/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/play_fun_with_a_serious_purpose/ <![CDATA[Play: Fun With a Serious Purpose]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/guess_what_is_science/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/guess_what_is_science/ <![CDATA[Guess What is Science!]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/math_is_everywhere_you_go/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/fall/math_is_everywhere_you_go/ <![CDATA[Math is Everywhere You Go]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/policy_smart/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/policy_smart/ <![CDATA[Policy Smart]]>
  • State Budget: Impact on Families
  • Parents Take Action for Children
  • New Funding for LA Child Care Facilities
  • Protect Children in the Federal Budget
    • ]]>     Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/programs_help_children_become_bilingual/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/programs_help_children_become_bilingual/ <![CDATA[Programs Help Children Become Bilingual]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/college_parents_keep_childrens_center/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/college_parents_keep_childrens_center/ <![CDATA[College Parents Keep Children’s Center]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/discipline_challenges_latino_parents_share_their_experiences/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/discipline_challenges_latino_parents_share_their_experiences/ <![CDATA[Discipline Challenges: Latino Parents Share Their Experiences]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/disciplineinvolvement_and_support/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/disciplineinvolvement_and_support/ <![CDATA[Discipline=Involvement and Support]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/explore_our_natural_wonders/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/explore_our_natural_wonders/ <![CDATA[Explore our Natural Wonders]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/recognizing_differences_is_a_math_skill/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/recognizing_differences_is_a_math_skill/ <![CDATA[Recognizing Differences is a Math Skill!]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/looking_back_to_move_ahead/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/spring/looking_back_to_move_ahead/ <![CDATA[Looking Back to Move Ahead]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/dear_readers_friends__supporters_of_childrens_advocate/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/dear_readers_friends__supporters_of_childrens_advocate/ <![CDATA[Dear Readers, Friends & Supporters of Children’s Advocate]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/policy_smart/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/policy_smart/ <![CDATA[Policy Smart]]>
  • Governor’s Budget Cuts Children’s Services
  • Child Care Activism Continues
  • Dream Big for Our Youngest Children
  • Funding Cutbacks Affect Child Care Inspections
  • AVANCE Programs Help Children Succeed
  • Lawsuits Seek School Equity
  • New Laws
    • ]]>     Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST     http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/leadership_by_immigrant_parents_strengthens_schools/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/leadership_by_immigrant_parents_strengthens_schools/ <![CDATA[Leadership by Immigrant Parents Strengthens Schools]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/fresno_parents_win_safe_place_for_kids_to_play/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/fresno_parents_win_safe_place_for_kids_to_play/ <![CDATA[Fresno Parents Win Safe Place for Kids to Play]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/everyday_math_and_science/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/everyday_math_and_science/ <![CDATA[Everyday Math and Science]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/early_math_and_science_key_to_later_learning/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/early_math_and_science_key_to_later_learning/ <![CDATA[Early Math and Science: Key to Later Learning]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/asking_why/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/asking_why/ <![CDATA[Asking Why?]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/counting_on_you/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2011/winter/counting_on_you/ <![CDATA[Counting On You]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/state_budget_delay_hurts_programs_and_families/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/state_budget_delay_hurts_programs_and_families/ <![CDATA[State budget delay hurts programs and families]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/parents_vote_for_kids/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/parents_vote_for_kids/ <![CDATA[Parents vote for kids]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/teachers_help_immigrant_children_adjust_to_life_in_the_us/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/teachers_help_immigrant_children_adjust_to_life_in_the_us/ <![CDATA[Teachers help immigrant children adjust to life in the US]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/north_richmond_residents_reduce_diesel_pollution/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/north_richmond_residents_reduce_diesel_pollution/ <![CDATA[North Richmond residents reduce diesel pollution]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_22/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_22/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 22]]> State could no longer borrow local funds

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_23/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_23/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 23]]> State would suspend law controlling air pollution

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_24/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_24/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 24]]> State would repeal corporate tax breaks

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_25/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_25/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 25]]> State would pass the budget with a simple legislative majority

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_26/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_26/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 26]]> State would require two-thirds vote to increase fees and taxes

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_20_and_proposition_27/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_proposition_20_and_proposition_27/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Proposition 20 and Proposition 27]]> Who should draw district lines?

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT     http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_nonpartisan_election_resources/ http://www.4children.org/issues/2010/fall/election_2010_nonpartisan_election_resources/ <![CDATA[Election 2010: Nonpartisan election resources]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT