Article: Little learners, big responsibilities
February 8, 2011 - Pioneer Press. Report calling for improvements in childcare programs' infrastructure by the School Readiness Funders Coalition, of which McKnight is a member.
Getting children ready to learn by the time they enter kindergarten is important. Some believe it is vital to solving the problems in our K-12 system. The people upon whom this task falls are the child's parents. We should not lose sight of this as we look for ways that government and private philanthropy can help fill the gaps...