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Knowledge Learning Corporation today announced the launch of a new education blog, An Insider’s Guide To Education For Parents : , hosted by Dr.
Elanna Yalow, Executive Vice President, Knowledge Universe, and Vice Chair, Knowledge Learning Corporation. In the weekly blog, Dr. Yalow will tap into her expertise gained over more than 30 years as an early childhood education practitioner as well as her own personal experiences as a mother, to give parents insight into issues they face today. And, from time to time, she will call on other industry experts to address the latest trends in research, wellness, work life and other areas of interest to parents.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself

and to start a dialogue with parents about the most important topic in the world — their children,” said Dr. Yalow. “The opportunity to combine my work in education with my experiences in raising my own family has truly been a blessing. And now I look forward to sharing my thoughts, experiences, and expertise with families and to provide a forum where parents or anyone who is involved in the important work of raising a child can share their questions, concerns, and wisdom.”


Each week, a different discussion will take place from a range of topics facing parents today — from how to select high quality early childhood education to education research to political and economic issues, the latest in educational research, and practical parenting tips. Guest bloggers include Fran Durekas, Chief Development Officer from CCLC, known for innovative employer-sponsored early childhood education programs; Dr. Caprice Young, CEO, KC Distance Learning, a leading provider of online education, primarily for middle school and high school students, and Nina Rees, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Knowledge Universe and former Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the United States Department of Education.

Participate in the conversation at: An Insider’s Guide To Education For Parents : .

About Elanna S. Yalow, Ph.D., M.B.A


Dr. Yalow is Executive Vice President, Knowledge Universe, and Vice Chair, Knowledge Learning Corporation. In her capacity she is responsible for supporting the global expansion of early childhood education programs for KU. Previously Dr. Yalow served as President and Chief Operating Officer of KLC, which operates nearly 1800 early childhood education centers in 39 states, including KinderCare Learning Centers and Knowledge Beginnings centers. As President and COO, Dr.

Yalow was responsible for center operations, curriculum development and training, quality assurance, marketing and business development, mergers and acquisitions, and new center development, supervising a total workforce of approximately 40,000 employees.

Dr. Yalow is married and the mother of two sons. She is the daughter of Dr. Rosalyn Yalow, 1977 Nobel Laureate in Physiology and/or Medicine.

Read Dr. Yalow’s complete bio at: An Insider’s Guide To Education For Parents : .

About Knowledge Learning Corporation


Knowledge Learning Corporation is a leading national early childhood and school-age education and care company, serving more than 250,000 children in the United States and the District of Columbia. Knowledge Learning Corporation’s business lines include early childhood education and care operating under the KinderCare Learning Centers, Knowledge Beginnings, and CCLC brands as the nation’s leading private provider of early childhood education and care through approximately 1,800 community-based centers and employer partnerships; Champions, a leading provider of pre-K-12 supplemental educational solutions, operating more than 600 programs nationwide across core offerings including before- and after-school programs, summer camps and academic science programs. In addition, KLC is affiliated with KC Distance Learning, a leading provider of online learning solutions to school districts and online high school courses directly to families through Keystone National High School and Middle School, iQ Academies and Aventa Learning. For more information, visit www.knowledgelearning.com : .



Knowledge Learning CorporationBeth Daniels, 503-872-1519 bdaniels@klcorp.com : mailto:bdaniels@klcorp.com