Many involved in education say that what happens to a child before entering kindergarten can have profound effects on the rest of the child's academic career. This discussion takes a look at what is being done in mid-Missouri and elsewhere to help children get off to a good start.
Panelists:
Jack Jensen, director of First Chance for Children and former assistant superintendent for elementary education at Columbia Public schools
Wayne Mayfield, senior research analyst at MU’s Center for Family Policy & Research
Mernell King, early childhood programs director for Central Missouri Community Access; also runs the Early Head Start and Head Start programs for the region (joining by phone)
Jack Jensen, director of First Chance for Children and former assistant superintendent for elementary education at Columbia Public schools
Wayne Mayfield, senior research analyst at MU’s Center for Family Policy & Research
Mernell King, early childhood programs director for Central Missouri Community Access; also runs the Early Head Start and Head Start programs for the region (joining by phone)
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