Education Forum

Nov 6

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Early Childhood Education: One Answer to the Achievement Gap?

Thursday, November 13, 2014
7:00 p.m. (refreshments at 6:30 p.m.)

Columbia Public Library – Friends Room

PANEL:

Dr. Kathy Thornburg
MU Professor Emerita of Human Development & Family Studies

Dr. Stacey Preis
DESE Assistant Commissioner, Office of Early and Extended Learning

Belinda Masters
Director, Parents as Teachers Program for Columbia Public Schools

Moderator:  Dr. Vena Long

Free and open to the public.

Cosponsored by the Columbia Public Library

The League of Women Voters has taken a position in favor of expansion of early childhood education. This forum will consider our progress toward that goal as a nation, state and community.

About lwvcbc

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate. Any person of voting age may become a League member. The LWV of Columbia-Boone County is the League's local organization. We hold forums for local elections and advocate for local issues.

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