By Isabel Nieves It came down to a choice between providing preschool education to disadvantaged children in San Antonio Texas or fixing the city’s roads, and it was on the ballot last November 6. Julian Castro, San Antonio’s mayor and the son of a single mother of Mexican origin, staked the rest of his mayoral term and possibly his political future on a proposal to … [Read more...] about Early Childhood Education wins big in San Antonio, Texas
Children of the Americas
By Mirta Roses Periago The vital importance of the comprehensive development of girls and boys from the very beginning of life has strengthened the alliance between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Division of Social Protection and Health. That’s why we feel like proud aunts and uncles as we celebrate the first … [Read more...] about Children of the Americas
Sons and Daughters
Do you know who you are? This question, the old standby of the group HIJOS, which aims to restore the identity of siblings and family members, reminds me of two of my son’s favorite books, ¿Cómo es tu mamá? (What’s Your Mom Like?) and ¿Cómo es tu papá? (What’s Your Dad Like?). … [Read more...] about Sons and Daughters
Child Development: A Priority for the IDB
By Santiago Levy In recent years, many countries in the region have prioritized early childhood care on their public policy agendas. … [Read more...] about Child Development: A Priority for the IDB
Our First Year of Life
This week, First Steps celebrates its first year of life. On the occasion of our first birthday, we’d like to share some reflections with you, our readers, in this post. In addition, we’d like to take the opportunity to announce an exciting schedule of guest posts that will be published throughout the week. … [Read more...] about Our First Year of Life