Episode # 13: Investing Early in Education feat. St. James' Children's Center

Why is early childhood education so important? In this episode, we sit down with Diahann Whittington (Executive Director) and Winnie Canup (Development Director) from the St. James' Children's Center to discuss this topic. They share with us the impact early childhood education has on their students and how it's preparing them for lifelong learning. Bullet points of key topicsSt. James Children's Center HistoryBenefits of early childhood educationIncorporating Social Emotional Learning into their curriculum Limited access to ece programs  Effects the pandemic had on student learning How St.James' Children's Center is moving forwardList of resource(s)Benefits of Early Childhood Education  Link:https://azearlychildhood.org/resources/articles/the-13-key-benefits-of-early-childhood-education-a-teachers-perspective/Childcare DesertsLink: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/early-childhood/reports/2018/12/06/461643/americas-child-care-deserts-2018/Call to actionVisit our website and subscribe to our newsletterFollow us on Instagram and see what’s new @schoolafterhoursShare us with your friends, family, and network. Leave us a review so we can have some feedback about the show at podchaser.comConnect With Us Website: www.schoolafterhours.netNewsletter:  Afterschool CultureFacebook - @schoolafterhoursInstagram - @schoolafterhoursLinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast