Craig Ramey: The Crisis in Early Childhood Education

Podcast Interview with Craig Ramey In this episode, Dr. Craig Ramey discusses how our conception of education needs to change to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing economy and world. He analyzes investing in early childhood education, the military's interest in early childhood, and advice for early educators and parents. Craig T. Ramey is a distinguished research scholar of human development at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, professor of psychology at Virginia Tech, and professor of pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He specializes in the study of factors affecting children's health and the development of intelligence, social competence, and academic achievement. Interviewers: Lyusyena Kirakosyan, Ph.D. student; Kristi Snyder, Owner & Director of Rainbow Riders Childcare Center Presented in partnership with Wells Fargo, New River Valley Smart Beginnings, VTIPG, NRVAEYC, VT SPIA, Appalachian Power, The Floyd Country Store, VT Grad School, CSECP, and The Community Foundation of The New River Valley.