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A Century of Service: Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab celebrates 100 years

In late 1924, Oklahoma A&M College became the second land-grant institution to establish a nursery school. A century later, the CDL is the nation's second-longest continuously operating on-campus lab school, serving children from 12 months to 6
A Century of Service: Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab celebrates 100 years
A Century of Service: Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab celebrates 100 years

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

In late 1924, Oklahoma A&M College became the second land-grant institution to establish a nursery school. A century later, the CDL is the nation's second-longest continuously operating on-campus lab school, serving children from 12 months to 6

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Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab Centennial recognized during OSU football game

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences celebrated the Centennial of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab during a special on-field recognition at the OSU-Utah football game.

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Shaping Oklahoma Youth: Child Development Lab celebrates centennial

Wed, May 8, 2024

Housed within Nancy Randolph Davis West, the lab offers an innovative, educational and inclusive learning environment for children. In addition to shaping Stillwater youth, the CDL provides invaluable hands-on learning experiences for Oklahoma State

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OSU Child Development Lab to celebrate centennial in 2024

Fri, Feb 9, 2024

In 2024, the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory will mark a full century on the Oklahoma State University campus, serving children and families as well as preparing future early childhood educators.

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CDL enjoys first harvest from new raised garden beds

Mon, Dec 2, 2019

Thanks to the generosity of the Bobby and Claranne Hayes Family, children attending the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab (CDL) have had the opportunity plant, harvest and eat from their very own garden this fall.

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Child Development Lab names new director

Fri, Apr 5, 2019

Longtime educator Sandy Major is the new director of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory effective August 1, 2019, the Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences recently announced.

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OSU Child Development Lab earns NAEYC Accreditation

Wed, Feb 7, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory has achieved a new five-year term of accreditation from National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Less than 10 percent of all child care centers,

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Stillwater Bowl-Fest to raise funds for Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab

Fri, Jan 12, 2018

For the second straight year, Stillwater Bowl-Fest will raise funds to support the Oklahoma State University Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab (CDL). The Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 4, will feature the game on big screen projectors,

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Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory celebrates outdoor classroom opening

Fri, May 5, 2017

In addition to the Cleo L. Craig Foundation, other donors to the project include: John and Margie Harris, Piyush and Lisa Patel, Jim Rutledge, Wade and Michal Shaw and the 2016 CDL Parent Teacher Organization.

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Stillwater Super Bowl-fest to support children’s therapy needs

Mon, Jan 23, 2017

When Sarrah and Zach Owens moved to Stillwater in January, 2016, one of the first things they looked for was a school for their son Jaxon. The Child Development Lab in the College of Human Sciences was just what they needed for the three-year-old as

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