WHAT:
A briefing on the state of early childhood education issues in California, co-hosted by Preschool California and First Focus. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) has been invited to provide remarks.
Topics of discussion will include the current early learning landscape in California and opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels to strengthen educational outcomes for California’s children and the economy.
WHO:
Helen Blank, Director, Leadership and Public Policy, National Women’s Law Center
Samantha Harvell, Senior Director, Early Childhood and Juvenile Justice Policy, First Focus
Kris Perry, Executive Director, First 5 California
Larry Powell, Superintendent of Fresno County Schools
Susan Sifuentes-Trigueros, Regional Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Co.
Sandra Weese, Early Childhood Education Organizing Project Director, California Federation of Teachers
Catherine Atkin, President, Preschool California
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 28, 2010; 10:00-11:30 AM
WHERE:
United States Capitol
Congressional Meeting Room North
Capitol Visitors Center
Washington, DC