The North Texas Area United Way presented the most recent results from the Early Development Instrument Community Profile for Wichita Falls and Burkburnett on Thursday.
The EDI community profile provides local-level information on children's developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year. The information is then mapped back to neighborhoods in order to help understand possible factors contributing to the observed outcomes in children. Over time, the data in the profile can be tracked to help assess the impact of investments made on behalf of young children and families and to demonstrate the importance of sustaining resources dedicated to early childhood education in our community.
The original EDI data, presented in 2009, was used to form United Way's School Readiness Project. This grant-funded project helps our community ensure children ages birth to five are developmentally ready to succeed when they enter Kindergarten.
United Way is providing the EDI data to parents, leaders and related organizations to raise community awareness of the importance of school readiness, encourage residents to become involved in improving their neighborhoods for children, and build collaborations among organizations to create better outcomes for school readiness.
The EDI is part of the national initiative, Transforming Early Childhood Community Systems (TECCS), developed to help match proven school readiness solutions with the unique needs faced by communities. TECCS represents a partnership between the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities and United Way Worldwide. The TECCS initiative is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the communities in which TECCS is being implemented.
Saturday, December 7 2013 4:29 PM EST2013-12-07 21:29:29 GMT
A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect Thursday morning at 6:00AM and last through Friday evening at 6:00PM. You should have already made preparations in advance of the impending winter storm. There
Saturday, December 7 2013 11:49 AM EST2013-12-07 16:49:38 GMT
People can learn about topics such as scholarships and financial aid and helping children go to college. It is primarily focused on helping Hispanic students but all are welcome to attend.
People can learn about topics such as scholarships and financial aid and helping children go to college. It is primarily focused on helping Hispanic students but all are welcome to attend.
Friday, December 6 2013 8:53 PM EST2013-12-07 01:53:34 GMT
Texas Department of Transportation crews have been working round the clock to clear off all roads, bridges, and overpasses during the recent ice storm.
Texas Department of Transportation crews have been working round the clock to clear off all roads, bridges, and overpasses during the recent ice storm.
Friday, December 6 2013 7:29 PM EST2013-12-07 00:29:38 GMT
When the winter weather hits most of us are concerned about catching a cold or getting the flu, but there are other health risks you should be concerned about. Frostbite and hypothermia can be very dangerous and sometimes deadly.
When the winter weather hits most of us are concerned about catching a cold or getting the flu, but there are other health risks you should be concerned about. Frostbite and hypothermia can be very dangerous and sometimes deadly.
Friday, December 6 2013 2:31 PM EST2013-12-06 19:31:56 GMT
The Windthorst Sausage Meal is coming up on Sunday, December 8th. It will be held in St. Mary's parish hall in Windthorst 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.Raw sausage will be sold for $4 per lb while it lasts.Home made baked goods will be sold by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The menu will consist of 100% home made pork sausage, sauerkraut with spare ribs, plenty of trimmings, and desert. The event is sponsored by the Windthorst Knights of Columb...
The Windthorst Sausage Meal is coming up on Sunday, December 8th. It will be held in St. Mary's parish hall in Windthorst 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.Raw sausage will be sold for $4 per lb while it lasts.Home made baked goods will be sold by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The menu will consist of 100% home made pork sausage, sauerkraut with spare ribs, plenty of trimmings, and desert. The event is sponsored by the Windthorst Knights of Columb...
Friday, December 6 2013 2:31 PM EST2013-12-06 19:31:29 GMT
Kiowa Casino's Annual Toy Drive begins December 8th and runs through December 13th. Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from December 8 - 13 daily,donate a minimum of two new toys worth at least $5 each and receive freeplay valued up to $200.The Kiowa Casino's TOY DRIVE donations go to benefit: • Children's Aide Society • Sheppard Air Force Base • Toys for Tots • Children's programs of Randlett, Devol and Big Pasture • Wichita Falls Fire Department • Burkburnett Fire Department • Child Advocates ...
Kiowa Casino's Annual Toy Drive begins December 8th and runs through December 13th. Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from December 8 - 13 daily,donate a minimum of two new toys worth at least $5 each and receive freeplay valued up to $200.The Kiowa Casino's TOY DRIVE donations go to benefit: • Children's Aide Society • Sheppard Air Force Base • Toys for Tots • Children's programs of Randlett, Devol and Big Pasture • Wichita Falls Fire Department • Burkburnett Fire Department • Child Advocates ...
Thursday, December 5 2013 11:57 PM EST2013-12-06 04:57:13 GMT
The winter weather has definitely made its presence known here in Texoma and homeless shelters are expecting to see an increase of patrons Thursday night.
The winter weather has definitely made its presence known here in Texoma and homeless shelters are expecting to see an increase of patrons Thursday night.
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