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25

By HITN Early Learning Collaborative on March 25, 2013
A New App Aims to Reduce the Education Gap

Two media companies are partnering to launch a series of iPad and iPhone apps aimed at preparing low-income, Spanish-speaking three- and four-year-olds for school. The apps feature Pocoyo, a popular character from an animated Spanish children’s show, and are partially … Continue reading

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Mar

25

By HITN Early Learning Collaborative on March 25, 2013
Digital Education Tool Launched for Spanish-Speaking Preschoolers

Today, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) unveiled its mobile application for Spanish-Speaking preschoolers at Washington, D.C.’s Newseum. The Pocoyo PlaySet application, which is funded by a grant from the Department of Education’s Office of … Continue reading

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Mar

22

By HITN Early Learning Collaborative on March 22, 2013
HITN Early Learning Collaborative Provide New Tablet-Based Application for Preschoolers

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) announced their new tablet-based Pocoyo PlaySets project yesterday that helps engage young children develop their English, reading and math skills. Yesterday’s announcement included a panel session on child development, tying … Continue reading

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Mar

15

By HITN Early Learning Collaborative on March 15, 2013
Zinkia Entertainment's "Pocoyo™" to Serve a Third Term as Global Kid's Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour 2013 Campaign

To Support This Year’s “I Will If You Will” Campaign, Pocoyo & His Friends Will Help Clean Up Over Two Tons of Trash from the Ocean Through a New Charity Partnership with Ocean Defenders Alliance – A Mission Blue Collaboration … Continue reading

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