San Francisco General Hospital to Expand the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative, “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing,” Following New Research Showing Early Literacy Program’s Effectiveness
Chelsea Clinton joined hospital leaders and staff to announce the expansion of the Talking is Teaching campaign at SF General Hospital, which will ensure every family who gives birth at the hospital will receive early literacy tools and resources.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Chelsea Clinton, the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative, and Kohl’s Cares Launch Local “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign
The New Orleans Talking is Teaching campaign includes collaboration with local pediatricians to counsel parents and distribute resources and signage to transform public spaces into more educational, language-rich environments for kids and families.
The National Diaper Bank Network, Too Small to Fail, and Penguin Young Readers Partner to Distribute 25,000 Children’s Books and Early Literacy Resources to Families through Diaper Banks for Mother’s Day
The diaper banks are distributing the children’s books and “Diaper Time is Talk Time” parent tip sheets to families along with their regular supply of donated diapers.
The LaundryCares Foundation - In Partnership with Too Small to Fail and Libraries Without Borders - Launches First-Ever Summit to Leverage the Role of the Laundromat to Promote Early Literacy Nationwide
CHICAGO, IL - Coinciding with Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the Coin Laundry Association’s (CLA) LaundryCares Foundation has launched the inaugural LaundryCares Literacy Summit. The convening, held in partn...
Univision to Air "La Fuerza de Creer," a First of its Kind Dramatic Miniseries that Combines Storytelling & Social Impact
The program, starring "La Piloto’s" María de la Fuente, is part of "Pequeños y Valiosos," Univision’s ongoing initiative with Too Small to Fail to boost early brain development among Hispanic children WHA...
Clinton Foundation partners with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Landscape Structures Inc., and local families to revitalize Burnett Street Park for children
Revitalization will bring the first “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” playground to Houston, with a focus on early health and language development Houston, Texas — Today, The Clinton Foundation’s Too ...
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges joins Frog and Toad for second phase of “Talking is Teaching” Early Literacy & Arts Campaign
Phase 2 of campaign seeks to boost language skills and brain development of young children. June 8, 2017 (MINNEAPOLIS) — This week Mayor Betsy Hodges kicks off the next phase of “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing&rd...
Too Small to Fail and Shane’s Inspiration team up with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to open “Rocket’s Universe” playground
“Rocket’s Universe” marks the 22nd “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” themed playground to be launched nationally Los Angeles, Calif.— Today, Too Small to Fail, Shane’s Ins...
Too Small to Fail Releases New White Paper and Parent Resources on Early Social-Emotional Development
Report demonstrates strong evidence base for young children’s social-emotional development as critical to learning and lifelong success; calls for greater investment in intervention programs and broad-based awareness efforts ...
ECA Onondaga Launches “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign to Help Children Succeed in School and Life
Too Small to Fail’s national campaign comes to Syracuse to promote early language and brain development SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Early Childhood Alliance of Onondaga (ECA) launched Too Small to Fail’s national “Talkin...
It’s “Diaper Time” with Country Star Martina McBride in New Spotify Playlist
McBride Urges Parents to Make Everyday Moments Memorable in Playlist of 25 Family-Friendly Songs and Early Learning Tips NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 17, 2017 – Acclaimed country singer and songwriter Martina McBride lends her voice ...
Romper and Too Small To Fail Partner On A Mother's Day Millennial Moms Survey
New York, NY — Thursday, May 11 — Romper, the leading website for millennial moms, and Too Small to Fail, an initiative of the Clinton Foundation and The Opportunity Institute focused on promoting children&rsqu...
National “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign Comes to L.A. County
Campaign Will Promote Importance of Early Language and Brain Development to New Parents LOS ANGELES – Celebrating National Reading Month, First 5 LA and Too Small to Fail today announced a strategic partnership that will bri...
Univision and Too Small To Fail Launch 4th Annual Pequeños y Valiosos Campaign to Support Early Brain and Language Development Among Young Hispanics
Efforts feature special in-show integrations on the hit children’s talent competition, “Pequeños Gigantes USA” on the Univision Network NEW YORK – MARCH 13, 2017 – Univision Communications Inc. (UCI),...
Mayor Libby Schaaf and Community Partners Unveil "Talking is Teaching: Talk Read Sing" Early Literacy Playground In Oakland
National Too Small to Fail Initiative to Promote Children’s Early Brain and Language Development Launches Next Phase of Oakland Community Campaign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2016 Oakland, CA – Too Small to Fail, a j...
Too Small to Fail Partners With BabyList to Provide Essential Literacy Tools and Resources to Oakland Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2016 CONTACT: [email protected] Oakland, CA – Too Small to Fail, a joint initiative of The Clinton Foundation and The Opportunity Institute, is partnering with BabyList to distr...
Mayor Hodges Launches Minneapolis "Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing" Campaign
Minneapolis Campaign Joins National Too Small to Fail Initiative to Raise Awareness about Early Learning and Brain Development in Children June 21, 2016 (MINNEAPOLIS) — Mayor Betsy Hodges announced today the launch ...
Too Small to Fail Launches “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign in Miami
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe, Univision Miami, and local leaders launch community and multi-media campaign to promote the importance of early language and brain development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2016Co...
MEDIA ADVISORY: The White House, Too Small to Fail, and Invest in Us Co-host Event on Importance of Supporting the Learning and Development of Young Dual Language Learners in Early Education Settings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2016Contact: [email protected], FL – On Thursday, June 2, Too Small to Fail will co-host an event with the White House and the Invest in Us campaign on the need to support early l...
New National Program Offers Unique Tools for Early Educators to Promote Young Children’s Brain and Language Development
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Too Small to Fail, the National Head Start Association, and the National Association for Family Child Care launch “STRIVE for 5: Talk, Read, Sing Early Learning Boot Camp” to provide educators with ...
Too Small to Fail, Coin Laundry Association & Partners Launch First National Effort to Provide Early Learning Resources in Laundromats for Low Income Families
“Wash Time is Talk Time” will deploy resources to 5,000 laundromats in underserved communities to help families use laundry time as meaningful opportunities to talk, read, and sing with their young children Oakland, CA &ndash...
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and Too Small to Fail Announce Expansion of “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign
Program expands to Main Hospital and launches “Reading Circles” OAKLAND, CA (Sept. 24, 2015) - UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Too Small to Fail will expand their innovative “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read...
Too Small to Fail Expands Focus on Early Language & Brain Development to Include Early Math
Partnerships with ZERO TO THREE and Highlights for Children, Inc will provide resources to encourage parents and caregivers to talk and engage in conversations about developmentally appropriate math concepts with their children NEW YORK ...
Too Small to Fail & Partners Announce Three New Commitments to Action at CGI America to Help Make Any Time “Talk Time” for Families and Young Children
At the fifth Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting, Too Small to Fail announced three new Commitments to Action to use local community settings to help raise awareness of the importance of talking, reading, and singing to young children.
Too Small to Fail Teams Up with Celebrity Moms to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Talking, Reading, and Singing to Support Young Children's Early Language and Brain Development
Amanda Peet, Jennifer Garner, Kelly Rowland, Salma Hayek, Lisa Ling, and Lena Headey collaborate in a series of humorous 30-second Talking Is Teaching Video PSAs New York—Too Small to Fail recently teamed up with well-known moms Am...
Too Small to Fail Releases 'Talking is Teaching Community Campaign Guide' to Activate and Enhance Local Word Gap Campaigns Nationwide
New York — Too Small to Fail released today its “Talking is Teaching Community Campaign Guide,” a how-to roadmap for local leaders across the country to initiate and enhance on-the-ground efforts to help close the word ...
Univision Contigo, Too Small to Fail and Vroom Launch Second Annual Campaign With Enhanced Tools To Mobilize Hispanic Families And Boost Brain Building Moments With Young Children
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 31, 2015 – Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, as part of its Univision Contigo empowerment platform, today announced the launch of the next phase of the &ldquo...
Half a Million New Children’s Books Will Be Distributed through Pediatric Clinics to Help Close the Word Gap
In total, 500,000 books donated by Scholastic will be given to young children at wellness checkups through Reach Out and Read, a program that educates parents and caregivers about the importance of reading aloud starting from an infant’s first days.
Too Small to Fail and First 5 California Announce New Partnership to Improve Early Learning and Well-Being of California’s Children
New Collaboration Will Share Materials, Information and Resources to Raise Awareness Among California Parents About Importance of Early Brain Development, and Encourage Talking, Reading and Singing With Children From Birth
Fresno Community and Business Leaders Launch ‘Talking is Teaching: Talk Read Sing’ Campaign
Local Multi-Media Campaign Joins National Too Small to Fail Initiative to Raise Awareness Among Parents and Caregivers About Early Learning, Boost Vocabulary Among Children Fresno, CA—Local business and community leaders, incl...
Too Small to Fail, Text4Baby and Sesame Street Launch First National Text-to-Parents Program to Support Young Children's Early Language Development
New York, NY — Too Small to Fail and Sesame Street launched today a new text-to-parents program in partnership with the free mobile health information service, Text4baby, to distribute research-based tips to new parents about the i...
Univision Communications, Inc. and Too Small to Fail Announce Expanded Multimedia Effort to Improve Early Learning For Hispanic Children
At White House Early Learning Summit, Partners Commit to Reaching Millions of Hispanic Families with Information, Tools and Resources to Promote Early Brain Development, Strengthen Early Literacy and Early Numeracy, and Reinforce the Ben...
White House Word Gap Event to Share Research, Best Practices Among National Experts and Advocates with Aim to Close Word Gap
Too Small to Fail Announces Support to Assist Communities in Building and Growing Local Campaigns to Close the Word Gap, Federal Agencies Announce Public-Private Actions On Twitter: #BridgetheWordGap Washington D.C.—From Oakland to...
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton To Kick Off Volunteer Event at Dreamforce 2014 As Part of Oakland Campaign to Close the Word Gap
Dreamforce Attendees Will Assemble Thousands of Tote Bags Filled With Books, Tips and Clothing for Oakland Parents and Caregivers On Twitter: #LetsTalkDF and #DFGives Open Press Event: Dreamforce Plaza, Moscone Center, near 4th Street an...
Hillary Rodham Clinton to Unveil Early Literacy Toolkit for Pediatricians and Parents at American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference
Pediatrician-authored toolkit aims to help doctors talk with parents and caregivers about the importance of early communication in order to build vocabulary and boost brain development SAN DIEGO – Former Secretary of State Hillary ...
Too Small to Fail Partners with Latino Media Company MiTú to Encourage Language-Rich Parenting Among Hispanics
Top Hispanic YouTube Content Producers Release Videos Highlighting Tips for Parents and Modeling Increased Engagement With Children LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2014 — In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, MiTú, the n...
Bay Area Community and Business Leaders Join Forces With National Too Small to Fail Initiative to Launch ‘Talking is Teaching: Talk Read Sing’ Campaign in Oakland
The local multi-media campaign will raise awareness among parents and caregivers about early learning and boost vocabulary among children.
Too Small to Fail Message on Closing the Word Gap to Appear in Episode of ABC Family’s 'The Fosters'
Hollywood Engagement Strategy Aims to Help Audiences Understand Importance of Talking, Reading and Singing to Children From Birth in Order to Build Vocabulary and Prepare Children for Success Follow the conversation on Twitter: @2Smallto...
Essence Partners with Too Small to Fail, a Joint Initiative of The Clinton Foundation and Next Generation, to Promote Early Vocabulary Development Among African-American Children, Ages 0 to 5
New Orleans — Today, to coincide with "Family Day" at the 20th annual Essence Festival, ESSENCE and Too Small to Fail announced a new partnership to deliver information and mobilize ESSENCE’s audience to improve the lives of ...
President Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Cindy McCain And Senator Bill Frist Release Video Messages Urging Parents to Talk, Read and Sing to Children to Close Word Gap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2014 Contact: ANASTASIA ORDONEZ [email protected] 415-523-8017 MIMI REISNER [email protected] 646-775-9124 Bipartisan Effort Builds on Momentum of National Too Sm...
Business, Medical, and Non-Profit Partners Launch New National Effort at CGI America to Help Close the Word Gap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Contact: Clinton Foundation: Mimi Reisner, [email protected], 646-775-9124 Next Generation: Anastasia Ordonez, [email protected], 415-523-8017 American Academy of Pedia...
Cindy McCain and Univision Share ‘Talking is Teaching’ Message with Parents and Community Leaders at Local Phoenix Event
Senator’s Wife and Philanthropist Meets With Dozens of Parents, Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Ways to Improve Early Learning for Young Children Phoenix, AZ—Cindy McCain, businesswoman, philanthropist, m...
Univision & Too Small to Fail Launch Month-Long Campaign Aimed at Mobilizing Parents to Help Young Children Develop Learning Skills Through Daily Engagement
The next phase of Univision Contigo’s “Pequeños y Valiosos” early childhood educational program, the “Acción por los Niños” campaign will be featured across all Univision platforms and in special ev...
Tulsa Community Leaders Join Forces with National Too Small to Fail Initiative to Launch “Talking is Teaching” Campaign
Multi-Media Campaign Will Empower Parents and Family Members of Young Children to Realize Their Potential as Their Children’s First Teachers by Offering Tools and Tips to Boost Vocabulary and Early Learning
Univision Highlights Early Literacy Goals of “Pequeños y Valiosos” (Young and Valuable) and Too Small to Fail at Austin's "Feria Para Aprender" (The Learning Fair)
Local Univision Personalities to Distribute and Read Books from Reading Garden
Univision destaca objetivos de la alfabetización a temprana edad de “Pequeños y Valiosos” y Too Small to Fail en la "Feria Para Aprender" de Austin
Personalidades locales de Univision distribuirán y leerán libros en el Jardín de Lectura
Too Small to Fail Joins Univision To Launch Early Childhood Development Program “Pequeños y Valiosos” (Young and Valuable)
“Pequeños y Valiosos” will direct its efforts at Hispanic parents and other caregivers of children ages zero to five, encouraging them to talk, read, and sing with their children in order to develop their language and vocabulary skills.
Too Small to Fail Joins Univision to Launch “Pequeños y Valiosos” (Young and Valuable), A Parent-Focused Effort on Early Childhood Development
The partnership will deliver expert research, commentary and information across Univision platforms to encourage Hispanic parents and families to actively engage young children to help build their vocabulary and language development in the early years.
Univision Communications Inc. Announces Partnership with Too Small To Fail
The Clinton Foundation and Next Generation join Univision, and over a dozen other organizations in efforts to boost educational attainment, increase civic engagement, drive financial literacy and entrepreneurship and raise health & wellness.
Vocabulary Gap Study: Parents and Caregivers are Critical to Children's Success
New research shows that by the time children are two years old, there is already a gap in language proficiency of six months between higher- and lower-income children. But income does not have to predict life long learning outcomes.
"Too Small to Fail" Releases Strategic Roadmap for New Campaign
Op-ed from Secretary Hillary Clinton and new report highlight action plan to help parents and children succeed, including initial public education campaign to raise awareness of the lifelong impact of a “poverty of words”
Clinton Foundation and Next Generation Launch "Too Small to Fail" Children's Initiative
Hillary Rodham Clinton announces new partnership to provide parents and businesses with cutting-edge research on how to improve the lives of children ages zero to five.
Too Small to Fail Announces Formation of Advisory and Leadership Councils
Hillary Rodham Clinton convenes expert group of advisors to set course of action for improving the health and well-being of children ages zero to five.
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