“Implementation Progress Report” Shows Progress on Early Childhood Education
"This implementation report charts progress toward ensuring that all children birth to five in Mecklenburg County have access to high-quality early childhood education to: foster equal opportunity among children to learn, grow, and thrive; and promote economic...
2019-2021 Governor’s Recommended Budget Invests in Early Learning and Development
Click the button below to read the Health and Human Services recommended appropriations: Health and Human Services Appropriations "Investing in Early Learning and Development - Invests more than $95 million from 2019-2021 in early education and child development. Adds...
Chairman Dunlap Delivers State of the County Address
"Decades of research has shown that pre-kindergarten makes a difference in school readiness not just in the short-term by preparing children for kindergarten, but in the long-term as children grow up, become employed, and contribute to the strength of the economy."-...
Video Invitation to The Importance of Nonverbal Communication Workshop | Feb 2
Video Invitation to The Importance of Nonverbal Communication Workshop | Feb 2
Leandro | Key Ways North Carolina Could Boost Learning in Early Childhood
A sound, basic education begins at birth. The court in Leandro has affirmed what educators and the early childhood community know: “a high-quality early foundation for learning is critical for later success in school and beyond.” To meet its obligations, the state...
How You Can #BeAConnection During COVID-19
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is focused on bringing awareness to increased levels of stress for families with young children as a result of the social, health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Calls regarding domestic violence are up, although calls to child...
Turn Five Ready to Thrive
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