It’s no question that decisions about early education are made not only by parents and elected officials but also by those in the philanthropic world. Some of the biggest nonprofits have chosen early learning as a priority. KCTS 9 host Enrique Cerna talks with representatives from Thrive by Five, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Talaris Institute.

http://www.kcts9.org/video/role-non-profits-and-philanthropy-early-education

Katie Simons, former Director of Brewed Coffee at Starbucks and a Project Leader for Boston Consulting Group, has joined local nonprofit organization Talaris Institute as their new General Manager. Simons will be responsible for all aspects of general operations, planning, research, product development, distribution and evaluation. As the mother of a toddler, Katie understands the value of the Parenting Counts products. With her experience in the retail marketplace, she is uniquely qualified to take Talaris from its “proof of concept” stage to a new platform of large-scale distribution and effectiveness.

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Seeds of Compassion, an initiative to bring world attention to the importance of nurturing kindness and compassion beginning with children and extending to all who touch their lives, today announced the unprecedented support of four organizations committed to creating more compassionate communities. Casey Family Programs, KING 5 Television, Talaris Institute and the Kirlin Charitable Foundation have together donated more than $2.75 million in cash and in-kind support to the Seeds of Compassion program.

http://www.seedsofcompassion.org/media/pressDocs/Seeds%20Title%20Sponsors.pdf