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Jul 27
4 min

How to Prepare For, Respond to, and Recover From Tornados

Tornadoes are the most destructive weather-related natural disaster, and they can destroy school buildings and cause irreparable damage.

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Jul 20
3 min

Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned

On October 1, 2017, Lacey Newman’s life changed forever.

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Jul 10
2 min

A Wave of Mass Shootings During 4th of July Weekend Causes Safety Concerns for Child Care Programs

Gun violence continues to rise at a historical rate as the United States tries to recover and develop reopening procedures from COVID-19.

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Jun 30
2 min

Protecting Children: Preventing Deaths From Hot Cars

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Kids and Cars have teamed up to educate the public.

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Jun 24
3 min

Using Social Stories to Introduce Concepts and Emergency Preparedness Drills to Children

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Autism Little Learners have teamed up to collaborate on a series of social stories.

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Jun 11
3 min

Una mujer pide una pizza a domicilio para comunicarse con el 9-1-1 en una respuesta de emergencia

Puede que no parezca algo importante, pero usar palabras de código durante una llamada telefónica al 911 puede salvarle la vida.

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Jun 11
2 min

There Has Been A Surge In Active Shooter Events During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

As many as 41% of all school attacks occur within one week of returning after a break.

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May 29
4 min

Una carta de nuestro Director Ejecutivo sobre ejercicios de disparos activos no anunciados y disparo

grandes sindicatos de docentes se han unido para condenar los simulacros de disparos activos que causan trauma a los docentes y estudiantes

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May 29
4 min

Safety and Security Protocols for Child Care Programs During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus

Stay-at-home orders have been lifted in over 25 states, and that means that more child care programs are set to reopen soon.

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May 19
5 min

Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus COVID-19

Todavía hay mucho que no sabemos sobre el coronavirus.

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May 15
4 min

COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources for Early Childhood Professionals and Families

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented change and uncertainty to the early childhood community.

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Apr 17
9 min

Coronavirus: es hora de cerrar los programas de cuidado infantil

Estos son tiempos sin precedentes. En todo el país, hemos visto cierres masivos de una amplia variedad de empresas, desde cines, bares...

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Apr 16
3 min

Consejos de una maestra de kinder

Durante este tiempo sin precedentes en Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo, el Institute for Childhood Preparedness se compromete a proporcion

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Apr 15
4 min

Child Care Professionals Demand Action: An Interview With Phyllis Johnson

COVID-19 coronavirus has upended the daily lives of millions of individuals across the United States.

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Apr 15
4 min

Acceso completo o puertas cerradas en instalaciones de cuidado infantil familiar

Durante nuestros recientes viajes a Kansas y California, surgió un tema alarmante entre los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar.

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Mar 31
2 min

Senators Ask Office of Child Care for Answers on Coronavirus

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Mar 27
4 min

COVID-19 Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions

There is still much we do not know about the coronavirus. As new cases are identified we are learning more.

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Mar 24
3 min

Tips From a Kindergarten Teacher While You’re Staying Home During the COVID-19 Coronavirus

During this unprecedented time in America and across the globe, the Institute for Childhood Preparedness is here.

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Mar 23
8 min

Coronavirus: It is Time for Child Care Programs To Close

These are unprecedented times. Throughout the country we have seen mass closures of a wide variety of businesses.

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Mar 13
4 min

What Early Childhood Professionals Need to Know About COVID-19 Coronavirus Online Training Courses

Our COVID-19 coronavirus online training for early childhood professionals is now available and open for enrollment.

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