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Every Kid Matters: Great Start To Quality, June 24, 2015

WWJ Newsradio 950, in partnership with the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The Kresge Foundation, hosting a special broadcast focused on early childhood development on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 7-8 p.m.

Every Kid Matters

WWJ's Newsradio 950's Vickie Thomas hosts the discussion on quality early childhood education programs and how to gain access to those programs.  How many quality spots are there? How many are needed? Where is Michigan with a quality program rating?

Panelists include:
Steve Barnett, National Institute for Early Education Research
Dr. Marijata Daniel –Echols, Chief Executive Officer, Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Richard LowerDirector of Preschool and Out-of-School Time Learning, Office of Great Start of the Michigan Department of Education

WWJ City Beat Reporter Vickie Thomas will host "Every Kid Matters: The Case for Early Childhood Investment"  at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month.  This year-long series will bring awareness to the important issues that affect early childhood, and the steps needed to ensure  that Michigan's children have an equal opportunity to realize their full potential in school, work and life.

 

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