Early childhood education marked as priority for legislative session

CT Mirror – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Jessika Harkay

Last December, an expert panel created a five-year plan to overhaul Connecticut’s early childhood education system — and now, nearly a year later, despite challenges with funding, stakeholders are reemphasizing their commitment to make child care more accessible as the 2025 legislative session approaches.

In a panel hosted by the Office of Early Childhood Tuesday morning, state commissioners, national experts and lawmakers gathered to stress the importance of a family-centered model that, beyond providing care and education for children, also targets workforce development for both parents and educators.

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