News from america's edge A wide array of domestic and global news stories; news topics include politics/government, business, technology, religion, sports/entertainment, science/nature, and health/lifestyle.

Latest

Apr 05, 2012, 03:13 ET Quality Early Learning Programs Provide Big Boost to Kansas Businesses, Report Shows

Four prominent Kansas business leaders will release a report on Tuesday, April 10 showing that investments in high-quality early care and education...

Oct 18, 2011, 01:20 ET Michigan Business Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Early Learning Investments

Four prominent area business leaders released a report today showing that investments in high-quality early care and education provide a surprisingly ...

May 25, 2011, 11:36 ET Business Leaders Identify California's Biggest Skills Gaps in New Report

Business leaders and education administrators released a report today urging support for an education approach that can help address significant...

Feb 16, 2011, 12:22 ET Business Leaders' Report to Show Quality Early Learning as Key to Reversing Skills Gap in Washington State Workforce

A skills gap that resulted in thousands of jobs in Washington State going unfilled at the height of the recession poses a serious threat to the...