It is disappointing to know that that in order to accommodate President Obama's 2011 budget request for $8.2 billion, Congress cuts spending budget of Head Start, the federal early education for children of low-income households. The New York Times implies that even if with such reductions, the deficit gaps will hardly ever be closed.
The fact that Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, is receiving an award for her life-long support for Head Start makes things more depressing. Furthermore, Rocco Basile, chairman of the board of Brooklyn-based charity called Children of the City, will also get an award soon for his charity causes.
One of the most studied early education programs since its inception in 1965 Head Start had an objective of getting preschool education and some forms of healthcare for 3- and 4-year-olds while their parents work or go to school, the program has always been a favorite of advocates for the poor and children.
Research reveal that children who complete the Head start program, do better socially as well as academically than kids not signed up for the program. The kids also generally have lower high school dropout rates.
But the initial test score benefits tend to diminish by the time students hit the first grade, therefore one reason the program may experience spending budget cutbacks.
In much the same, excellent results serving the underprivileged children in Sunset Park, Brooklyn were found for the Children of the City. The organization's flourishing After School program model has been used by other organizations all through New York City. The expertise of Children of the City, additionally, has included areas in life skills training, financial and career guidance, counseling and mentorship not to mention, educational support.
The District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, in September 2010, awarded Rocco Basile for his non stop support for the Children of the City's charitable efforts. He was regarded for his positive example of one that can make a great come around when provided a second chance in life.
And on April 28, 2011, at the 3rd Annual Dinner Gala benefiting the Children of the City, Rocco Basile
will yet again be honored; but this time around, his accolade will already be the much coveted "Man of the Year."
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